The Melanated Social Work Podcast

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Episode 21: Reimagining with Rachel Cargle Aug 24, 2020

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In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the honor of sitting down to chat with Rachel Cargle. Check out the episode to hear about her experience as a public academic, her perspective on anti-racism work within social work, and how declaring her highest values has cultivated her self-care.

Episode 20 with Kim Young: Dope and Black Social Work Things Aug 12, 2020

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In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the honor of being joined by Kim Young, MSW, LCSW (IG: @dopeblack_socialworker). We discuss her path toward becoming an LCSW, being a revolutionary before a therapist, and why she was recently blocked on Instagram by the NASW.
Make sure to check out her website: www.dopeblacksocialworker.com

Episode 19 with Tigist Kebede: Melanated Melbourne Jul 21, 2020

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On this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the honor of being joined by Tigist Kebede (IG: @thecolouredtherapist) of Melbourne, Australia. We explored the experience of anti-blackness in Australia and how this connects back to the Movement for Black Lives in the US. In addition, we discussed Australia's response to COVID-19 and the racial disparities in their response. Please make sure that you donate to support Tigist and the work she's doing! (Paypal: www.paypal.me/thecolouredtherapist)

Episode 18: White Supremacy at Work Pt. 2 Jul 13, 2020

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By request, this episode is a follow up to "Episode 2: Microaggressions and White Supremacy at Work". In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work discuss how white supremacy is coming up in the workplace and explore what is anti-racist social work.

Episode 17: Q&A with Recent MSW Grads Jun 30, 2020

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On June 25th, 2020, the folks of Melanated Social Work hosted a live Q&A for the class of 2020 MSW graduates. This episode is portions of the live recording.

Episode 16: Justice for George Floyd Jun 01, 2020

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The folks of Melanated Social Work process their thoughts and feelings together about the the recent murder of George Floyd and outpouring of community response.

Episode 15: Relationships & COVID-19 May 11, 2020

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In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work respond to your questions about relationships and discuss how to maintain a healthy relationship during shelter in place.

Episode 14: Real Talk with Feminista Jones Apr 20, 2020

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In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work have the honor of interviewing the phenomenal activist, author, journalist, and podcast host (the list of accolades goes on and on), Feminista Jones! Tap in to hear her thoughts on "white people whisperers", experiences within the non-profit industrial complex, and discuss her book Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminists Are Changing the World from the Tweets to the Streets.

Episode 13 with Soco Rey: Therapy that's Chill AF Apr 07, 2020

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In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work interview Soco Rey of Soco Rey Therapy in Inglewood, CA. Hear about her journey of becoming a therapist, starting and running her own practice, and why Soco Rey Therapy is chill AF.

Episode 12: Physical Distancing & Social Solidarity Mar 24, 2020

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In this episode, the folks of Melanated Social Work discuss the impact of COVID-19, how they're coping during this difficult time, and answer a question from a listener. (Note: This episode was recorded on March 19th, 2020)

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