HeyJaredGrandStories: Profiles in Aging
Sponsored by the Howard University School of Social Work's Multidisciplinary Gerontology Center and hosted by Dr. Robert Cosby, GrandStories: Profiles in Aging features interviews with social justice leaders and community members. In each episode, Dr.
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Episode 31: Lastenia Brathwaite-Pretlow Part 2 (opens the original)
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In part two of this interview, Dr. Robert Cosby continues his conversation with Lastenia Brathwaite-Pretlow, social worker and longtime District of Columbia child welfare professional. Pretlow reflects on the people and experiences that shaped her, her commitment to civil and human rights, and the social justice issues that concern her today, including education, truancy, healthcare, voting, and more. She also shares wisdom about aging, finding purpose, staying connected, and making time to appr
Episode 30: Lastenia Brathwaite-Pretlow Part 1 (opens the original)
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In part one of a two-part interview, Dr. Robert Cosby interviews Lastenia Brathwaite-Pretlow, social worker and longtime District of Columbia child welfare professional. Pretlow shares stories from her decades-long career, reflecting on the complexities of working with and caring for children and families. She reflects on lessons learned regarding the way issues like substance use, mental health challenges, and family separation can affect the families in our care. She also discusses her role in
Episode 29: Dr. Linda Whitby (opens the original)
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Dr. Robert Cosby interviews Dr. Linda Whitby, physician, president of the Oasis Foundation, and advocate for equitable healthcare. Dr. Whitby shares insights from her decades-long career in medicine, discussing health disparities, maternal health, preventive care, addiction, and the importance of empowering patients through education. She also reflects on challenges involving trust in the healthcare and insurance systems and how communication in healthcare can improve outcomes for individuals an
Episode 28: Rev. Raymond Jetson PART 2 (opens the original)
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"Decision-making needs to be closest to the people." Dr. Robert Cosby continues his conversation with Rev. Raymond Jetson, founder of Aging While Black, in Part 2 of this two-part interview. Jetson reflects on lessons from leading Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts, the importance of community-centered decision-making, and the values that have shaped his leadership. He also shares wisdom for those working to address systemic inequities, strengthen intergenerational communities, and create meanin
Episode 27: Rev. Raymond Jetson PART 1 (opens the original)
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Dr. Robert Cosby interviews Rev. Raymond Jetson, whose career has spanned ministry, public service, state government, and national advocacy as founder of the national movement Aging While Black, in Part 1 of a two-part conversation. Jetson reflects on growing up in segregated Baton Rouge, the lasting impact of Jim Crow, and the community that shaped his values. He also discusses the experiences that guided his lifelong commitment to leadership, expanding community-based services for people with
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