Faye Z. Belgrave

Faye Z. Belgrave is a psychologist known for her research conducted for the benefit of the African American youth, specifically in the areas of substance abuse and HIV. She is currently a professor of Psychology and the founding director of the Center for Cultural Experiences in Prevention (CCEP) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).

Belgrave received awards and acknowledgement for her research including the 2018 Psychology and AIDS Distinguished Leadership Award from the American Psychological Association. She is the 2014 recipient of the VCU Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment (PACME Award), which recognizes Belgrave's significant contributions to enhance VCU's commitment to diversity. Belgrave also received the 2014 Riese-Melton Award from VCU for her outstanding contributions to cross-cultural relations. In 2010, Belgrave received the Minority Fellowship Program Achievement Award: James Jones Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Psychological Association for her experience in teaching and training. In 2008, Belgrave received the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia's Outstanding Faculty Award. In 2016–17, CCEP under Belgrave's tenure as the director, was honored with the Currents of Change Award for Exemplary Partnership in Research from the VCU Council for Community Engagement which recognizes the CCEP's exceptional university-community partnerships.

Belgrave is the author of ''Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness and Disability Among African Americans'' (1998), ''Sisters of Nia: A Cultural Enrichment Program to Empower African American Girls'' (2008), ''African American Girls: Reframing Perceptions and Changing Experiences'' (2009), and ''Brothers of Ujima: A Cultural Enrichment Program to Empower Adolescent African American Males'' (2011). She is the co-author of ''African American Psychology: From Africa to America'' (2013), and ''African American Boys: Identity, Culture, and Development'' (2014). Provided by Wikipedia