Background
Abdullah, Samella B. E. P. was born on March 9, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Samuel Richard and Addie Loraine (Jordan) Berry.
Abdullah, Samella B. E. P. was born on March 9, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Samuel Richard and Addie Loraine (Jordan) Berry.
Bachelor of Science, Howard University, 1955. Master of Social Work, Howard University, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, Heed University, Florida, 1978.
Legal aid social worker United Charities Chicago, 1962—1964. Instructor medical social work Northwestern University Medical School Clinic, Chicago, 1964—1967. Director social work Near North Children's Center, 1967—1969.
Coordinator children adolescent service Englewood Mental Health Center, 1972—1975. Director Woodlawn Mental Health Center, 1975—1977. Private practice, since 1979.
Community professor Governor's State University, Park Forest. Lecturer Jane Addams College Social Work, University Illinois, Chicago. Instructor Central Young Men’s Christian Association Community College.
Member of American Association Group Pschotherapists, Chicago Association Commerce and Industry, Howard University Alumni Association, League Black Women, Association Black Psychologists.