Public Profile

Media Appearances, Keynotes, Guest Lectures, Panel Discussions

Dr. Lassiter brings his expertise in mental health for people from racial and ethnic groups and LGBTQ+ communities; African-centered psychology; social justice; health inequities (e.g., unequal burden of HIV, depression, suicide); and the interplay of health, religion, and spirituality to an array of diverse audiences.

Diverse Audiences

Dr. Lassiter is a sought after media personality, mental health expert, and social justice advocate. He has appeared on several TV and radio shows discussing everything from mental health stigma, finding a therapist, self-care, presidential elections, narcicissm among Black gay men, to the dual pandemics of racism and COVID 19. Such shows that have welcomed him have included but are not limited to the Today Show, Openly LGBTQ+ News in the UK, iHeart Radio, NextNation with Sylvia Alston on Sirius XM, and PBS39 News Reports. He has delivered keynote speeches and guest lectures at an array of institutions including Stanford University School of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Judson Memorial Church, Harlem Hospital, Connecticut College, Winston-Salem State University, and the Opportunity Conference. He has given book talks at venues such as the Ruth Ellis Center, the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center, and City University of New York. He has also shared his scholarly research at numerous conferences of professional organizations including the Association of Black Psychologists, American Psychological Association, the American Public Health Association, and the Society of Behavioral Medicine.

Engaging Discourse

Dr. Lassiter’s talks, and the question and answer periods that follow them, challenge audiences to engage in critical thinking. He warmly welcomes participation and shared discourse. He especially enjoys participating in town halls with community members discussing issues of social justice and health.

Sample Topic List

• How To Harness Your Culture to Heal and Thrive

• Anti-Racism and Afrocentric Psychology: Reimagining Education and Mental Health

• Racial Justice, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Mental Health

• Black LGBT Health: Resistance, Resilience, and Risk

• Black Actors & Mental Health

• We’re All Family: Ending Homophobia and Transphobia in Black Communities

• Religion, Spirituality, and Sexuality in the Lives of Black Gay and Same Gender Loving People

• Whiteness in the Psychological Sciences and Mental Health Practice

• Afrocentric Spirituality and Its Healing Potential for Black Americans

• Afrocentric Psychology and Healing Racial Trauma

• Navigating Mental Health Stigma in Communities of Color

• Diversifying Healthcare in the 21st Century and Beyond

• Wellness in the Workplace