GrandStories: Profiles in Aging

Howard University Multidisciplinary Gerontology Center
GrandStories: 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. Robert Cosby speaks with a featured guest about social justice topics related to aging and legacy, particularly in the African American community.

  1. 20.09.2023

    Episode 24: Dr. Andrew Billingsley

    Dr. Andrew Billingsley, Sociologist, Author, College Provost, Vice Chancellor, President and Professor shares with Dr. Robert Cosby his rich history. Starting with his childhood in Marion, Alabama and his recognition of what he needed to expand his intellect. He shared that thirst for knowledge and explained how "his intellect began" when transitioning to Birmingham, Alabama due to his father's injury. Dr. Andrew Billingsley touches on some of his greatest contributions including his writing "Black Families in White America." He discusses his promotion of peace and anti-poverty, and his love for former slave and U.S. Congress Representative Robert Smalls. Dr. Billingsley, recognized as a giant and scholar in the field of Sociology and Social Work, is the author of over ten books, four co-authored books, numerous edited books and journal articles. Dr. Billingsley received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in political science in 1951 from Grinnell University.  In 1956, he graduated with his MS degree from Boston University and his PhD from Brandeis University in 1964. He is a former Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of California at Berkeley, Provost at Howard University, President of Morgan State University, and senior scholar and leader at other universities including University of Maryland and the University of South Carolina. He is recognized for his leadership and authorship. To learn more about Dr. Andrew Billingsley, please select here.

    44 мин.
  2. 04.02.2022

    Episode 18: Don Clarkson Part 2

    In Part 2 of this interview, Dr. Robert Cosby speaks with Don Clarkson about his work as a social work pioneer in the modalities of group work and psychodrama, including a discussion of his work training trial lawyers and their clients in psychodrama in order to improve client outcomes. You will be riveted by many of his stories about vulnerability, empowerment, and the ways that attachment experiences as a child can impact attachment styles throughout adulthood. He also discusses his time at Howard University and some challenges with aging, including dealing with ever-changing technology and recently transitioning into a senior living community. Listen now to learn about Mr. Clarkson's illustrious career and the impact he has had on the field of social work. Don Clarkson received his M.S.W. from Howard University. He is certified as a Trainer-Educator-Practitioner by the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy and was a member of the original Board of Examiners. After his psychodrama training, he joined the psychodrama staff of St. Elizabeths and later the Washington Psychiatric Institute. He then joined the faculty of Howard University as well as the staff of the Student Counseling Center. During the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, Don pioneered psychodrama training for trial lawyers through the National College for Criminal Trial Lawyers. The podcast features music performed by the Howard University Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Fred Irby III.

    39 мин.

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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. Robert Cosby speaks with a featured guest about social justice topics related to aging and legacy, particularly in the African American community.

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