Juneteenth, also known as African American Emancipation Day, commemorates slavery’s official end in America. On June 19, 1865 in Galveston Texas General Garner delivered this official proclamation (juneteenth.com). Today Juneteenth is celebrated around the world! This day can be utilized to self- reflect on ways that we can improve conditions in the Black community. Yesterday […]
Racial and Ethnic Injustice Denouncement
It’s heart breaking to have these racial injustice conversations with my 8 and 12- year old boys. Having the courage to move past the dissociation of my own experience of prejudice, racism, and discrimination, with the goal of breaking the silence, to equip my beautiful, creative, and witty Black boys with the tools they need […]
Dr. Harry J. Aponte’s Person of the Therapist Training and Trainer
Dr. Harry J. Aponte I am eternally grateful for this 30- week culmination of my Person of The Therapist (POTT) Mentorship and Training experience! During this 30- week POTT experience we train Drexel University Master of Family Therapy students to identify their signature childhood themes. We then ask students to critically examine the pro’ and […]