- For 30 years, the Association of Black Psychologists has published scholarly contributions on the experience of Black and other minority populations from an Afrocentrist perspective. The JOURNAL OF BLACK PSYCHOLOGY records the most outstanding contributions within the field of psychology toward the understanding of the experiences and behavior of Black populations. Articles cover such issues as cognition, personality, social behavior, child development, education, and clinical application. The journal discusses policies and decisions that affect the mental health of the African American community (Katz).