FREE Webinar Recording: Beyond the Stigma: Understanding ADHD in the Black Community with Larry A Jones, Dr. Diane Miller, Felicia Kerney, & moderated by Kamala Randhawa

This panel explores the impact of ADHD in the Black community, focusing on stigma, misdiagnosis, and systemic inequities like the school-to-prison pipeline. Experts and individuals with lived experience will discuss how undiagnosed ADHD contributes to educational and social challenges, while offering solutions to foster awareness, advocacy, and support.

Who: Larry A Jones, Dr. Diane Miller, Felicia Kerney, & moderated by Kamala Randhawa

Biographies

Kamala Randhawa – Moderator

Kamala is a certified ADHD coach, speaker, consultant and community advocate. In addition to her professional capacities she adds the lived experience of being a late diagnosed ADHD woman and mother to five neurodivergent children. Due to this late diagnosis and its impact on her life she is passionate about advancing the interests of people with ADHD. She has had the privilege of coaching adolescents through to adult ADHD individuals internationally. Speaking to teachers, parents, and government groups, she has seen first hand what happens when people with ADHD get overlooked and conversely, the positive impact that education and support can have for people with ADHD. She believes deeply in approaching the problem with an interventionist model of education around early detection and support for women with ADHD. She works closely with schools to support students with ADHD. Having experienced the difficulties that accompany late diagnosis and with ADHD children, she is heavily invested in this area and is passionate about breaking the pattern of generational trauma associated with undiagnosed and unmanaged ADHD.

She adds to her work by volunteering on the ADDA Education Committee, Advisory Board member for Womens ADHD Centre, pro bono coaching work with single mothers, women with addiction and founding the ADHD Family Cafe, a community organization that serves as a hub for families impacted by ADHD. In her spare time she can be found frantically trying to complete the reading for her monthly book club, volunteering in her church, West Coast Swing dancing and walking her dog in the river valley.

Visit Kamala’s Website Here: reWriteADHD.com

Larry A. Jones, MD, MBA, AACC
Pediatrician, ADHD & Life Coach, Author and Presenter

Known as Dr. Larry, he is an inspirational coach for parents, children, adolescents, and adults, who supports and encourages his clients to succeed by helping them to acknowledge and appreciate their talents and gifts, which in many cases have not been acknowledged.

Dr. Larry A. Jones is a retired pediatrician trained at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD and Washington University in St. Louis, MO. After his postgraduate education, Dr. Jones remained in St. Louis where he opened a general pediatrics practice including a specialty in children’s learning disabilities, namely, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

Dr. Jones served as the chief administrator for childhood lead poisoning and all child and maternal health activities for the St. Louis Department of Health. Most notably, he coordinated the treatments for childhood lead poisoning, a known cause of childhood ADHD. He coordinated all the lead remediation efforts for St. Louis, including St Louis Building Division, the health department and the Urban League, while reporting lead test results to the state, hospitals and insurance plans to assure appropriate follow up of lead affected children.

Upon leaving his practice after 25 years, Dr. Jones has been a child advocate, using his platform to engage parents and educators in better communication and closer collaboration. This passion culminated in co-authoring Falling Through the Ceiling; Our ADHD Family Memoir with his wife Audrey Jones, about the challenges of raising their three ADHD sons in the 1980’s and 90’s. Written to guide parents and educators through the trials of ADHD childhood and adolescence, the book provides amusing stories to encourage and support parents through this period.

As an ADHD and Life Coach he uses his extensive lived and professional experience to support individuals with ADHD and other neurodiversities. As the founder of TASTE of Success Coaching, Turning ADHD from Stigma to Stability is his mission.

He was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from CHADD (Children and Adult ADD Association) in 2022. Dr. Jones was honored for his tremendous impact on raising such awareness of ADHD in minority communities. “The stereotypes of ADHD,” he says, “have been particularly daunting for children of color in public and private educational spaces, requiring the constant diligence of parents to prevent inappropriate treatment and mislabeling.”

Visit Larry’s Website Here: http://Enabletables.com

Dr. Diane Miller

Dr. Diane Miller, a dedicated clinical psychologist, specializes in adult ADHD, racial identity issues, and sex therapy, holding a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s in Human Sexuality from Widener University. With over a decade of expertise, she has dedicated her career to serving marginalized communities across various settings such as community mental health, and psychiatric hospitals. Currently at The Center for ADHD in Philadelphia, she empowers individuals to navigate ADHD’s complexities, fostering self-acceptance and proactive living. Dr. Miller’s approach is deeply informed by her extensive work with underserved populations, offering a therapeutic space of trust, equity and support.

Felicia Kerney

Felicia Lynn Kerney: Advocate for Justice, Educator, and Author

Felicia Lynn Kerney is an accomplished attorney with over two decades of experience in litigation, case development, and courtroom advocacy. Her career spans roles as a prosecutor, defense attorney, educator, and community leader. A graduate of Morris Brown College and Thurgood Marshall School of Law, she brings a wealth of expertise and a deep passion for justice to every role she undertakes.

A Career Rooted in Justice

Felicia began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney, where she prosecuted complex cases, including murder, child abuse, and robbery. She rose to supervisory roles, serving as Chief of multiple felonies and misdemeanor divisions. Her tenure included groundbreaking contributions such as training law enforcement officers and leading high-profile prosecutions that resulted in justice for victims and communities.

Transitioning to defense, Felicia now applies her deep knowledge of the law to represent clients facing criminal charges. She specializes in case evaluation, witness preparation, and pre-trial and post-trial motions. Known for her ability to combine analytical precision with persuasive courtroom arguments, Felicia is a formidable advocate for her clients.

Educator, Author, and Advocate

Felicia’s commitment to justice extends beyond the courtroom. She has a long history of community engagement, creating programs like The Write Connection to enhance literacy among young students. As a Chief Prosecutor, she launched initiatives to mentor at-risk youth
and improve relationships between law enforcement and communities.

Her role as an educator includes training law enforcement on topics ranging from animal cruelty investigations to legal updates. These efforts reflect her dedication to fostering accountability and compassion within the justice system.

Felicia is also the author of Josie Dreams of Justice , a children’s book that introduces young readers to the legal system and inspires them to pursue fairness and equity. As a late diagnosed adult with ADHD, she advocates for neurodivergent individuals by sharing her personal journey on panels, including appearances on ADHD-focused podcasts.

Professional Memberships and Community Impact

Felicia is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the State Bar of Texas, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. She is also a founding member of the Dallas-Fort Worth National Black Prosecutors Association and the North Texas Link Coalition.