Why We Need More Black Psychologists in Schools

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Why We Need More Black Psychologists in Schools

Originally appeared in Word In Black by Maya Pottiger Representation matters everywhere, and less than 5% of school psychologists are Black. From nearly one million Americans dead due to the pandemic and the stress of weighing the risks of every outing, to the burden of code switching, dealing with microaggressions, and fear of police violence, Black folks’ mental health has taken a hit during the pandemic. And we’re not just talking about adults. The past two years have been especially hard for kids. Along with the stressors we’ve all experienced, they’ve dealt with the transition to remote learning and then back to in-person classes.

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