Black and African American representation is essential in human service and social work, and even more critical is Black and African American male representation. This week Dr. Cherie is sitting down with special guest Johnathan Brunson The Dope Fitted Therapist, to discuss Black and African American representation in human services and social work. Connect with Johnathan: [email protected] www.utbg.tv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnathan.brunson.9 Instagram: @thedopefittedtherapist Resources https://www.naswfoundation.org/Our-Work/NASW-Social-Workers-Pioneers/NASW-Social-Workers-Pioneers-Listing.aspx?id=685 https://www.zippia.com/licensed-social-worker-jobs/demographics/ Books of the Week My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies By Resmaa Menakem Black Joy Stories of Resistance, Resilience, and Restoration By Tracy Michae’l Lewis Giggetts Connect with Dr. Cherie: https://www.instagram.com/drcherie_holisticcoach/  www.instagram.com/passionatestewardshippodcast https://lcconsultingandcoaching.com/  Free 30-minute Radical Self-Care Audit https://calendly.com/clindsay-chapman-1/radical-self-care-audit