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Tuesday, August 3, 2010

1 - The Association of Black Psychologist - Dr. Joseph White Interview

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Dr. Joseph White Interview with Le Ondra Clark
Powerful people cannot afford to educate the people that they oppress, because once you are truly educated, you will not ask for power. You will take it. John Henrik Clarke
Joseph White has enjoyed a distinguished 48-year career in the field of psychology and mental health as a teacher, mentor, administrator, clinical supervisor, writier, consultant, and practicing psychologist. His is currently professor emeritus of psychology and psychiatry at the University of California, Irvine, where he spent most of his career as a teacher, supervising psychologist, mentor, and director of ethnic studies, and cross-cultural programs.

White was a pioneer in the field of Black psychology and is affectionately referred to as the 'Godfather' of Black psychology by his students, mentees, and younger colleagues. His seminal article in Ebony magzine in 1970, 'Toward a Black Psychology,' was instrumental in beginning th emodern era of African American and ethnic psychology. He is author of several papers and seven books, including, The Psychology of Blacks: An African-American Perspective (1984); Black man Emerging: Facing the Past and Seizing a future in America (1999); and Building Multicultural Competency; Development, Training, and Practice (2008).

In addition to his teaching and research, White has been a practicing psychologist and consultant, working with school districts, universities, private organizations, and government agencies. White was appointed to the California State Psychology Licensing Board and served as chairman for three years. He is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of the Menninger Foundation in Houston, Texas.

On May 10, 2007, he received an honorary degree, Doctor of Laws, from the University of Minnesota, which is the highest award conferred by the University of Minnesota, recognizing individuals who have achieved acknowledged eminence in cultural affairs, in public affairs, or in a field of knowledge and scholarship. He was also inducted into the San Francisco State University Hall of Fame as Alumnus of the Year in 2008.

1 - The Association of Black Psychologist - Dr. Joseph White Interview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXTak9G-StA

2 - The Association of Black Psychologist - Dr. Joseph White Interview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg2Q0SmsOJ0&feature=related

3 - The Association of Black Psychologist - Dr. Joseph White Interview with Le Ondra Clark
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oslv13LxhC4&feature=related

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