Linda James Myers

Biography

Linda James Myers (born 1948) is an American psychologist of African American and Native American ancestry, who is best known for developing a theory of optimal psychology. Optimal psychology theory relies on African and Native American worldviews to promote interconnectedness and anti-racism. James Myers has offered significant contributions to the field of African Psychology. She has won numerous awards, including the Distinguished Psychologist Award from the Association of Black Psychologists, the Bethune/Woodson Award for Outstanding Contributions in the Development of Promotion of Black Studies from the National Council for Black Studies, and the Oni Award from the International Black Women’s Congress.

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