Dr. Alvin F. Poussaint, Harvard psychiatrist who studied racism’s impact on Black mental health, dies at 90
As a professor and writer, Dr. Poussaint helped shape how the nation understands the ways racism affects Black lives.
Alvin F. Poussaint, 90, Dies; Saw Racism Affecting Black Mental Health
A psychiatrist at Harvard and an adviser to Jesse Jackson and Bill Cosby, he challenged Black Americans to stand up to ...
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Alvin F. Poussaint, who probed racism’s grip on Black psyche, dies at 90
Alvin Francis Poussaint was born in Manhattan’s East Harlem neighborhood on May 15, 1934. His father was a printer, and his mother managed a household that grew to eight children. At age 9 ...
Alvin F. Poussaint, who probed racism’s grip on Black psyche, dies at 90
Dr. Poussaint helped widen debate about Black culture and identity in books, essays and as adviser for the popular sitcom ...
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Alvin F. Poussaint, Pioneering Expert on Black Mental Health, Dies at 90
"I always wonder, whenever I talk to Dr. Poussaint, why he isn't better known," Herbert wrote. "He's one of the smartest individuals in the country on issues of race, class and justice." Alvin Francis ...
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Alvin Poussaint, Advocate for Black Mental Health and Social Justice, Dies
Alvin Francis Poussaint, professor of psychiatry, emeritus, at Harvard Medical School, died on Feb. 24 at age 90 after a short illness. He died peacefully at home in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, with ...
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Dr. Alvin Poussaint, Notable Black Mental Health Expert, Dies At 90
Dr. Alvin Poussaint studied the tendrils of systemic racism and Black self-sufficiency along with serving as a consultant to ...
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Alvin F. Poussaint: Pioneer in Black Mental Health (80 characters)
A Remarkable Legacy in Black Mental Health. Alvin F. Poussaint, a revered psychiatrist and influential figure in the realm of ...
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Alvin Poussaint, noted psychiatrist and author, dies at 90
Alvin F. Poussaint, a psychiatrist and author who helped expand perceptions of the Black experience in America with research into the effects of racism on mental health and as script adviser for ...