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Day 1 preconference at #GSA2023 Antonius D. Skipper, PhD Dr. Candi Nwakasi HBCU Aging Conference

Day 1 preconference workshop at #GSA2023 HBCU Aging Conference Antonius D. Skipper, PhD sharing the importance of “conducting research in Black communities and strengthening collaborations.”

🗣️ “Give strength-focused research a try: you may find it helps with recruitment.” — Antonius D. Skipper, PhD

🚨GSA praise break🚨… Many thanks to Journal of Religion, Spirituality, & Aging for the publication of our newest manuscript, which examines communal coping and religion among romantically-involved older African Americans. Check it out here: tandfonline.com/eprint/BQSQAPY…

And we’re live! It’s a box for caregivers and persons living with dementia to engage in faith-based dementia-friendly activities AT HOME!! Contact me for more information and how to purchase!

At ages 102 and 98 this Arkansas couple celebrates 84 years of marriage, possibly the longest active marriage in America.

Rest in sweet peace to the amazing Rosalynn Carter. She did so much for so many and definitely represents a life well lived.

Janel gave me my start in gerontology. She hired me in aging resident services when I was just a student in GSU Gerontology with some of the knowledge and none of the experience. She was an amazing woman with a heart of gold, and she will be missed dearly. wabe.org/heart-of-the-m…

Apply for MIWI Today! Applications due 2/15 for the 5th cohort. We provide mentorship, a residential institute, & network building support to researchers studying the intersection of physical & mental health and health disparities. Learn more & apply: shorturl.at/hqB39

Excited to serve as a guest editor for the Marriage and Family Review (since 1978) special issue on Exemplary, Strong Black Marriages and Families. It’s time we counter the deficit-based, stereotypical narratives! Join me in spreading the word! youtu.be/HoAM3yLPKl8?si…

Exciting Announcement! Join us as we delve into the vibrant world of exemplary Black marriages and families in our upcoming special issue! Check out our video for all the details and submit your manuscript by May 6! Antonius D. Skipper, PhD GSU Gerontology GSU Arts & Sciences

Are you researching Black marriages and family? Share your insights with us in the Marriage & Family Review Special Issue! Let's amplify diverse voices in academia! MFR Special Issue Call for Papers: youtube.com/watch?v=HoAM3y… #familyscience Antonius D. Skipper, PhD GSU Gerontology GSU Arts & Sciences

Don’t forget to submit! The call is still open.

Guess who won the Distinguished Faculty Award for 2024? Our own Dr. Skipper! Congratulations Dr. Skipper. We are so lucky to be your colleagues and our students are so lucky to have you in their corner.

Excited to share my latest publication with some amazing colleagues. The paper examines sexual sanctification and relational satisfaction for Black Americans. Read, share, cite! tandfonline.com/eprint/JXNQWQ8…

So many amazing students in this cohort. Congratulations all! Return often!

Check out this podcast on trauma informed care. It features an awesome student who, even though she attends VCU, I kind of claim her as a GSU Panther. I’m proud of you, Morgan. blogs.vcu.edu/pryorjm/2024/0…

Thank you Jason Ashe for your leadership and vision on this manuscript. It’s wonderful to see it published.

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Have you registered for this webinar, "Empowering Communities: Black Perspectives in Gerontology and Geriatrics?" If not, please check it out. We hope to see you there. Registration Link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…