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HU Intersection of Social Work & the Arts -Two Deans Dialogue in 2024

Dean Sandra Edmonds Crewe, an influential figure in the field of social work, and Dean Phylicia Rashad, a trailblazer in the arts, engage in a dynamic conversation delving into the many facets and pathways connecting social work and the arts historically, in present times and suggest what may be opportunities for the future. Their discussion highlighted the ways in which these two disciplines intersect and contribute to meaningful social change.

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Deans Crewe and Rashad discuss intersections of social work and the arts.

The State of Black Men in America

MSW alumnus Kevin Thomas led a panel of distinguished male figures in the Black community for an essential discussion on "The State of Black Men in America." The panel also featured Dr. Robert Cosby, Associate Professor, Assistant Dean of Administration at the Howard University School of Social Work and Director of the Multidisciplinary Gerontology Center at Howard University.

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State of Black Men in America Presentation

An Intellectual Sit-In: Dr. John E. Jacob and Mildred “MIT” Joyner

On April 21, 2021, HUSSW alumnus. Dr. Mildred “Mit” Joyner, our inaugural 2021 John E. and Barbara S. Jacob Social Work Endowed Professor, sat down to speak with Dr. Jacob for an intellectual sit-in.

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