Clinical Notes: Unpacking the American Psychological Association's Apology for Perpetuating Systemic Racism

I recently talked with Dr. Maysa Akbar, Chief Diversity Officer at the American Psychological Association about their bombshell apology around perpetuating racism and their plans to amend.

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The American Psychological Association failed in its role leading the discipline of psychology, was complicit in contributing to systemic inequities, and hurt many through racism, racial discrimination, and denigration of people of color, thereby falling short on its mission to benefit society and improve lives. APA is profound…