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APA Division 45 @apadivision45.bsky.social · Jul 26

Thank you to Dr. Char Newton for organizing a lovely community engagement event centered on healing from racial trauma. We’re grateful to George Floyd’s family members, Thomas Mclaurin and Dr. Lisa Allen-Mclaurin, and Dr. Matisha Williams and @drscarter.bsky.social for sharing their insights!

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Yara Mekawi, PhD @yaramekawi.bsky.social · Jul 26

So grateful to have had the opportunity to moderate this discussion with such insightful, funny, and wise panelists! Thank you to the audience for your attention, engagement, and questions! @apadivision45.bsky.social thanks for having us!

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helenneville12.bsky.social @helenneville12.bsky.social · Jul 24

Thank you Drs. Al-Dajani, Atari-Khan, Salim, @yaramekawi.bsky.social & @drgigiawad.bsky.social for modeling what it means to name & speak out against antiPalestinian racism. We can’t afford to be quiet about genocide & ongoing dehumanization. Excellent @apadivision45.bsky.social panel discussion

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Yara Mekawi, PhD @yaramekawi.bsky.social · Jul 18

Join the most wonderful group of academic mama panelists for a discussion on academic motherhood at the @apadivision45.bsky.social research conference in Ann Arbor next week! See you on Friday at 1:30-4pm. @drscarter.bsky.social @nathaliephd.bsky.social

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Liz Conradt, PhD @lizconradt.bsky.social · Jun 10

Hi friends. The families we serve via our research studies need our support, now more than ever. Our pregnant participants are asking for help with baby supplies. If you are able to, please consider donating so we can stock up on baby supplies for these families: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

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Michael W. Kraus @mwkraus.bsky.social · Dec 17

I wrote a little reflection on objectivity and diversity in science. Could be useful if you are teaching research methods, as is the companion paper on objectivity interrogation.

communities.springernature.com/posts/in-sci...

In science and in backlash, identities matter

In this political moment, anti-science and anti-diversity social forces are resurgent, and they threaten diversity within our disciplines. In this reflection, I discuss why diversity matters by summa...

communities.springernature.com

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Sierra Carter, PhD @drscarter.bsky.social · Dec 13

Proud of you on every social media platform I see this on lol 🥰 @drjasminbstephens.bsky.social

Jasmin Brooks Stephens, Ph.D. @drjasminbstephens.bsky.social · Dec 4

I am so proud to announce I have been named to the 2025 @forbes.com 30 Under 30 list in Healthcare!

I never could have imagined my dream to empower my community would bring me here.

To my husband, family, friends, and community—thank you. This achievement is OURS.
#ForbesUnder30

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Dr. Lauren Mims @drlaurenmims.bsky.social · Dec 12

Addressing Anti-Blackness in Education Through Psychological Approaches to Racial and Radical Healing - Seanna Leath, Lauren Mims, Sheretta Butler-Barnes, 2024 journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...

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Jasmin Brooks Stephens, Ph.D. @drjasminbstephens.bsky.social · Dec 4

I am so proud to announce I have been named to the 2025 @forbes.com 30 Under 30 list in Healthcare!

I never could have imagined my dream to empower my community would bring me here.

To my husband, family, friends, and community—thank you. This achievement is OURS.
#ForbesUnder30

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