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First Quarter 2026 Newsletter

To download the newsletter PDF, click here. Executive Director’s Address In 2025, the Black Psychiatrists of America (BPA) proudly hosted events at both the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) annual meetings, marking a milestone year of collaboration, connection, and celebration…. read more BPA’s 2025 Transcultural Conference: […]

Fourth Quarter 2025 Newsletter

To download the Fourth Quarter 2025 Newsletter PDF, click here. President’s Address As I write this final message to you as President of the Black Psychiatrists of America, I am filled with gratitude for the enduring spirit and dedication that defines our organization. It has been an honor to serve alongside so many committed professionals […]

Third Quarter 2025 Newsletter

To download the Third Quarter 2025 Newsletter PDF, click here. President’s Address Much has happened since our memorable Spring Conference in Atlanta. Though many of these events have been troubling or tragic, I am reminded of the strength, unity, and purpose which define the Black Psychiatrists of America. The connections we forged and the knowledge […]

Second Quarter 2025 Newsletter

To download the Second Quarter 2025 Newsletter PDF, click here. President’s Address It was an honor and a privilege to be present at our recently concluded Spring Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Though I was not able to attend the entire conference due to a death in my family (thank you to those of you who […]

First Quarter 2025 Newsletter

To download the First Quarter 2025 Newsletter PDF, click here. President’s Address Dear esteemed members of the Black Psychiatrists of America, Initially the US presidential election results may feel disheartening, considering the rhetoric which targeted people of color and the potential threats to safety net programs disproportionately utilized by Black people. However, I urge you […]

Fourth Quarter 2024 Newsletter

To download the Fourth Quarter 2024 Newsletter PDF, click here. President’s AddressWe stand at a critical juncture for Black mental health and our nation as a whole. The upcoming presidential election in November looms large, bringing with it heightened tensions and significant impact on the communities we serve. Yet, in the face of these challenges, […]

Third Quarter 2024 Newsletter

To download the Third Quarter 2024 Newsletter PDF, click here. President’s AddressJune, the beginning of summer, concluded with a number of events featuring members of the BPA. June was Men’s Health Month and many of us participated in lectures, webinars, and podcasts sharing our expertise on Black male mental health. The aim of raising awareness […]

Second Quarter 2024 Newsletter

To download the Second Quarter 2024 Newsletter PDF, click here. The Spring 2024 Meeting in LA!Dear Members of the Black Psychiatrists of America (BPA), I am thrilled to share with you the remarkable success of our recent Spring Conference held at the UCLA Psychiatry Department in Los Angeles. Supported by the Charles Drew psychiatric department […]

First Quarter 2024 Newsletter

To download the First Quarter 2024 Newsletter PDF, click here. President’s MessageGreetings, Black people! We stand at the threshold of a new year, bearing the scars of a fraught past and facing a challenging present. Dr. June Jackson Christmas, a titan of our field, has transitioned. Our Treasurer, Dr. Ikwunga Wonodi, a remarkable intellect and […]