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Black History Month

February 2026

A Century of Black History Commemorations

50 Years of Negro History Week (1926-1975)
50 Years of Black History Month (1976-2026)

ADHD affects children and adults of all races, ethnicities, ages, socioeconomic groups, and genders.

Twelve percent of African-American children and around 7 percent of Hispanic/Latino children have ever been diagnosed with ADHD.

ADHD is also present in the military community, with almost one in ten service members screening positive for ADHD.

Click on the images below to find a variety of resources including articles, podcasts, and videos on ADHD for each of these three large communities.

September 15th–October 15th

 Hispanic
 Heritage
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African American
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African American
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Podcasts

How to Improve the Educational Experience of African American StudentsDr. Joy Banks
ADHD and the Increasing Suicide Rate Among Black YouthDr. Napoleon B. Higgins, Jr.
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Living Black with Undiagnosed and Untreated ADHDDr. Brandi Walker
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African Americans, ADHD, and Dysregulated Eating: What's Going On?Dr. Roberto Olivardia
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Is it ADHD? Disparities in ADHD Care of Black ChildrenDr. Nekeshia Hammond
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Part 1: Challenges in ADHD Care for Children of ColorDr. Roberto Olivardia
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Part 2: Challenges in ADHD Care for Children of ColorDr. Roberto Olivardia
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Health Disparities: Barriers to ADHD Diagnosis and TreatmentDr. Brandi Walker
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Helping African-American Students with ADHD SucceedDr. Anita Stoddard
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For a full playlist of podcasts on ADHD and Black Culture, please visit SoundCloud at https://bit.ly/ADHDBlackCulture2022.

Videos

Why Is Untreated ADHD Contributing to the Increasing Suicide Rate Among Black Youth?Dr. Delane Cassiano and Dr. Napoleon B. Higgins, Jr.
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Disparities in ADHD Care for BIPOC Children and AdolescentsDr. Adiaha Spinks-Franklin
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Ask the Expert: Promoting Mental Health for Black CommunitiesDr. Harolyn Belcher
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Treating ADHD in the African American CommunityCheryl Hamilton, MA
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ADHD, African Americans and Success: The Lived Experience of Actress Wendy Davis
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For a full playlist of videos on ADHD and Black Culture, please visit YouTube at https://bit.ly/ADHDBlackCultureYouTube.

Articles

Living Black with Undiagnosed and Untreated ADHDMajor Brandi Walker, PhD, gives insight into the Black community’s reluctance to discuss mental health matters, myths about diagnosis and treatment, the consequences of undiagnosed and untreated ADHD, the importance of comprehensive assessment, and much more.
ADHD and the Increasing Suicide Rate Among Black YouthPsychiatrist Napoleon Higgins, MD, makes recommendations for educators and healthcare providers about cultural sensitivity and offers advice for parents on ADHD diagnosis, treatment, and suicide prevention.
Healthcare Disparities and ADHDBy coming to a shared understanding, caregivers, providers, and advocates can continue working collectively to reduce barriers to ADHD diagnosis and disparities in treatment.
PART ONE: Challenges in ADHD Care for Children of ColorAfrican Americans of all ages face many barriers in getting a proper evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
PART TWO: Challenges in ADHD Care for Children of ColorWe still have a way to go in educating teachers and healthcare practitioners about ADHD and communities of color, and in making sure parents know how to advocate for their children in medical and educational settings.
Black Adults Who Live with ADHDCultural concerns need to be addressed for Black adults to receive proper evaluation and effective treatment for ADHD.
Beyond Black History Month: Addressing Barriers in ADHD Care for People of Color
Addressing Barriers and DisparitiesBlack Americans and ADHD
Tackling Myths and MisinformationGina Pera interviews Rahn Bailey, MD , FAPA
New Study Highlights Motivation for Healthier Lifestyles

Additional Resources

2025 Black History Month Resources
Hispanic/Latino
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Military
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