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[APA Public Interest @APAPublicInt]

Mark your calendars for our #EquityFlattensTheCurve virtual check-in tomorrow at 4pm ET.

[American Psychological Association @APA]

Join us on Thursday at 4PM ET for a virtual check-in to hear the latest from our #EquityFlattensTheCurve efforts, including a dialogue with APA President @JFK4APA on her health equity initiative and ways for you to get involved.

Register now: https://t.co/H6US5I1tXg

[American Psychological Association @APA]

We’re on the lookout for a Chief Diversity Officer who can lead a transformational agenda to infuse equity, diversity, and inclusion into the fabric of APA.

Think you, or someone you know, would be a good fit? Apply today: https://t.co/2GFC8ty4bp

[APA Public Interest @APAPublicInt]

Join @NatUrbanLeague on Thursday (Aug. 13, 2-5pm ET) for their live virtual series, State of Black America--Unmasked.

Tune in to hear from @rianaelyse, a member of the @APA Children, Youth, and Families committee and RESilience Initiative. #SOBAUnmasked #EquityFlattensTheCurve

[National Urban League @NatUrbanLeague]

🦠 Surviving #COVID19 while #Black is too often a matter of life + death.

Tune in on 8/13 as an esteemed panel covers how the #pandemic has affected us mentally + physically as well as entrepreneurs, #smallbiz, and the economy.

Moderated by @marclamonthill. #SOBAUnmasked (1/2)

[Dr. Thema @drthema]

Looking forward to giving an invited address next Saturday @apa. Mental health professionals must be equipped to respond to the psychological consequences of racial trauma. @APAconvention Register at https://t.co/BhRD1j4Aub

[APA Public Interest @APAPublicInt]

What can be done to diminish racial injustice in health? Our own @BrianDSmedley will join policy experts on Thursday to discuss how we can address the #healthdisparities that are being spotlighted by #COVID19.

#EquityFlattensTheCurve

https://t.co/2dwpek4ARd

[Georgetown Law @GeorgetownLaw]

VIRTUAL EVENT | #COVID19 has spotlighted the correlation of health disparities w/ class & race in the U.S. How do we diminish racial injustice in health? With policy experts @SheilaRFoster @daynamatthew3 @YaelBCannon @BrianDSmedley @greggbloche. RSVP: https://t.co/hOWZOzAKIs

[Citizens @CitizensBank]

4%. That’s how many psychologists in the U.S. are black (source: @APA). Learn how @AskDrCharmain of @InnoPsych is changing the diversity landscape in psychology.

[Dr. Erlanger "Earl" Turner, Ph.D. @DrEarlTurner]

Thanks to Patti Neighmond for interviewing me for this @NPR.

How To Help Black Children Cope Amid Stress Of Racial Protests https://t.co/8TG8v5dHtW @APA

[AASAChildrenProgram @AASATotalChild]

Join #STRYVE Action Council members @SafeStates, @PublicHealth, @APA, and @preventioninst for the first in a series of critical conversations on June 29 at 2PM ET. Get registered for Unpacking the Impacts of Structural Racism on Youth. https://t.co/tk8flH8fdX @CDCInjury

[American Psychological Association @APA]

“As psychologists, we are deeply committed to policies that support the mental and physical well-being of all individuals. The Supreme Court’s decision in this case upholds those values.” — @sandyapa2020 on today's #SCOTUS ruling upholding #DACA https://t.co/hLBlLcuauz

[American Psychological Association @APA]

Tune in tonight at 6pm ET for an Instagram Live with APA CEO @ArthurCEvans, @YO_RANDYJACKSON & @DhaniJones, hosted by @3rdgeers, #BlackHealthNow

[Arthur C Evans, Ph.D @ArthurCEvans]

Energized and inspired to join @BarackObama, @repjohnlewis, @eji_org founder Bryan Stevenson. #unmuteyourfeelings @APA @Jeffsnation

[American Psychological Association @APA]

Many families in America, especially White families, are not having conversations about race. Dr. Candice Hargons offers advice to parents on how to foster a productive, ongoing dialogue. https://t.co/iajJnqXmx9

[American Psychological Association @APA]

“Psychological research can provide direction for law enforcement efforts to reduce crime and increase community trust.” — APA CEO @ArthurCEvans, in written testimony for today's House Judiciary Committee hearing on racial injustice and police brutality https://t.co/ccBVyrsjxv

[Health Disparities Institute @UConnHDI]

Announcement🔊
Join @APA @SPSMM_D51 President & @UConnHDI Director, Dr. Wizdom Powell @Wizdomisms
in the 1st of 3 webinars on #COVID19 disparities among boys & men- to reimagine masculinities, transform systems, & advance health equity
#HoldingSpace4BMOC #EquityFlattensTheCurve

[American Society Aging @ASAging]

Many people may be feeling an immediate mental health impact in the wake of the murder of #GeorgeFloyd. Here’s a resource we hope can help: African American Older Adults and Race-Related Stress How #Aging and Health-Care Providers Can Help from @APA https://t.co/iqecCMTM99

[American Psychological Association @APA]

How can psychology help address the complex issues of systemic racism and police brutality? Join @ArthurCEvans @sandyapa2020 @TigerBingham and @JFK4APA Thursday at 7PM ET for a Town Hall discussion on the work that lies ahead.

Register now: https://t.co/nEfZLPgR5I

[American Psychological Association @APA]

For decades, research has shown that ageism undermines both the mental and physical health of older adults. Now, #COVID19 is revealing that ageism endangers all of us by dividing generations at a time when unity is particularly important. https://t.co/n83hLT4u6A

[American Psychological Association @APA]

Be sure to also check out all of our #COVID19 resources online at https://t.co/A94WSjs4lL. Thanks everyone! #EquityFlattensTheCurve

[American Psychological Association @APA]

You can keep the conversation going by using the hashtag #EquityFlattensTheCurve and by joining our network. https://t.co/OwTv9NOmtE

[American Psychological Association @APA]

That wraps up our chat for today. Thanks to all who participated, especially our Chief of Psychology in the Public Interest @BrianDSmedley, for a great conversation and for sharing this important information! #EquityFlattensTheCurve