#17 - Healing from Trauma in Philadelphia with Brother Robb Carter

In Episode 17, we welcome Brother Robb Carter, a leading expert on African and African American history and culture, racial socialization, and the effects of trauma and white supremacy. We ask Brother Robb Carter about his experiences with healing from the trauma of racism, working as a mentor for young men, connecting to the younger generation, and much more. We talk about why trauma is a taboo topic, the stigma around mental health and therapy in the Black community and recovering from dehumanizing situations. Also: the N-word, Trump, implicit biases, the police, microaggressions, spirituality and poetry.

Episode Links:

Police take a Black toddler from his family’s car and use his picture for propaganda:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/10/30/philadelphia-fop-posts-toddler/