ABPsi 57th Annual International Convention | The Illumination: Freeing the African Spirit

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am UTC-04:00

Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland | Baltimore

Association of Black Psychologists
Publisher/HostAssociation of Black Psychologists
ABPsi 57th Annual International Convention | The Illumination: Freeing the African Spirit
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The Association of Black Psychologists, Inc. (ABPsi) proudly announces its 57th Annual International Convention, taking place July 29 – August 1, 2026, at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland.
🔗 https://abpsi.org/57thconvention
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▶︎ Name of the Event:
The 57th Annual International Convention of The Association of Black Psychologists, Inc. (ABPsi)
▶︎ Theme:
“The Illumination: Freeing the African Spirit”
▶︎ Dates:
Convention: July 29 – August 1, 2026
Pre-Convention: Writing Bootcamp – July 28, 2026
▶︎ Location:
Morgan State University
1700 E Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore, MD 21251
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For over five decades, the ABPsi Annual Convention has served as both an intellectual and spiritual gathering space where scholars, clinicians, students, and community leaders from across the global African diaspora come together in alignment with African-centered knowledge and ancestral wisdom.
This year’s theme,
“The Illumination: Freeing the African Spirit,”
calls us to move beyond imposed limitations and reconnect with the spirit as a source of healing, clarity, and liberation.
Held in collaboration with Morgan State University, a leading HBCU and urban research institution, this year’s convention continues ABPsi’s legacy of advancing African/Black psychology and the well-being of our people.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
• Distinguished keynote speakers advancing African-centered psychological thought and liberation praxis
• Scholarly presentations, panels, and symposia exploring cutting-edge research and methodologies
• Honoring elders and pioneers in African/Black psychology
• Community engagement and dialogue addressing critical issues impacting Black communities
• Workshops, healing spaces, and cultural experiences grounded in African traditions
PRE-CONVENTION:
Writing Bootcamp – July 28, 2026
POST CONVENTION:
Post-Convention – August 2, 2026
REGISTER + LEARN MORE:
🔗 https://abpsi.org/57thconvention
Registration: https://bit.ly/57thconventionregister
Hotel: https://abpsi.org/57thconvention/hotel-accommodations
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