Seeking Sakhu: Introduction to Pan-African Black Psychology
Seminar, one hour. Introduction to Pan-African Black psychology, focusing on African-centered psychological theories and concepts to mental health of continental and diasporic African peoples. Evaluation of socio-historical development of African-centered Black psychology, from historical roots in ancient Egypt, to present. Emphasis on radical school of thought in African American psychology, and discussions of Pan-African psychological science are applied to diverse cultural and social experiences of continental and diaspora Africans. In depth discussion of dialectic relationship between traditional African worldview and African philosophies such as Ma'at, Ubuntu/Botho, and Kawaida with Pan-African Black psychology. Students gain understanding of Africentric research methods and psychological interventions. P/NP grading. Facilitated by Thyra Cobbs, with Caroline A. Streeter as faculty mentor.
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