Depression is the leading cause of disability and illness for individuals ages 10 to 19 (World Health Organization, 2014) and, despite inconsistencies regarding prevalence rates among racial groups (Merikangas, Nakamura, & Kessler, 2009), non-Whites are often affected by this diagnosis at higher rates than White youth (Wagstaff & Polo, 2012). Depression during adolescence is associated with a number of negative outcomes that can impair multiple areas of functioning (Reynolds, 1990). While the etiology of depression may stem from numerous genetic and environmental contributors, the experience of stressful events (e.g., divorce, illness, bereavement) is a critical risk factor for adolescents (Casey et al., 2010). For minority youth in particular, discrimination is an important, but often overlooked, stressor commonly linked to depressive symptoms. The purpose of this paper is to provide schools with universal strategies that may alter the trajectory of African Americans' risk for depression.