Dr. Patricia Newton, Rest in power tribute
Honoring Dr. Patricia Newton We pour libation for Dr. Patricia A. Newton, an African-centered psychiatrist, traditionalist, elder, & our dear sister in honor of her passing and her life. Her spirit will live on eternally through her contributions to getting our people’s minds right. About Dr. Patricia A. Newton Dr. Patricia A. Newton was an […]
The Black Community Gets a new, Innovative Online Platform
A Beacon to Support Black Unity, Healing, and Solutions Now there is an innovative new platform where Black people get to engage in culturally-rooted, interactive activities, self-guided healing programs, expert-led webinars, and insightful quizzes. BlackTherapyCentral.com (BTC) is a digital platform bringing a novel approach to mental wellness in Black communities. It is the only online […]
Correctly Framing the Moment: Our Legacy of Fighting back in the Name of Restoring Humanity
“Framing the Moment” The killing of any Black person is an attempt to murder us all. Echoing in my mind is Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye’s refrain, “fighting on arrival and fighting for survival.” “What’s going on.” The answer requires deep thought. In the beginning of the human experience, Africa stood up and was the […]
Speak Out! Rage, Resistance, Rebellion, Revolution, Restoration: Global Black Forum
Speak Out! Voice your opinions and solutions for resistance, rebellion, revolution, and restoration. We of the Black Therapy Central network share in our collective rage against the ongoing global injustice to our humanity. Murder by police is but one of the many violent acts against us. We stand in support of our people who […]
Thousands of Black People Around the World Simultaneously “Experienced Healing”
Meda Ase/Thank You The community feedback has been overwhelming from the presenters and the town hall participants. Everyone was moved and grateful for the information exchanged by the presenters and by those actively sharing resources via chat. The Level of Engagement People began registering by the hundreds when word got out there was a State […]
The New Mental Health Awakening in the Black Community
There once was a stigma around mental health in the Black community. In the last decade, that old way of thinking has started to fall away and a better way of seeking healing has emerged. Black Therapy Central was formed by a group of Afrikan-centered psychologists who came together to create a unique resource for […]