For today’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne welcome Dr. Torie Williams, an educator of 19 years and expert on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). During the conversation, they discuss the impact of the pandemic on children (33:40), the various types of adverse experiences affecting children (36:18), and the implications of/approaches to addressing ACEs (39:47). They also have a conversation about how ACEs uniquely impact the lives of children of color (43:50). They close the episode by discussing how Dr. Williams navigated her own adverse childhood experiences (50:20).
Other Topics:
00:30 – Catch up with Tyrell and Daphne
09:06 – BhD “Oh Lawd” News
27:09 – Introduction of the Topic
29:20 – Learn More about Dr. Torie Williams
59:40 – Ty and Daphne Reflect on the Interview
Resources:
- BhD Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast
- Find Dr. Williams on Social Media: @dr.victorieus
- Adverse Childhood Experiences – https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html
- Wisconsin school district opts out of free lunch program for students – https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/569766-wisconsin-school-district-opts-out-of-free-lunch-program-for-students
- 88-Year-Old Professor Resigns Mid-Class When Student Refuses to Wear Mask – https://www.newsweek.com/88-year-old-professor-resigns-mid-class-when-student-refuses-wear-mask-1623919
- Supreme Court throws out Biden administration eviction moratorium – https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/26/politics/supreme-court-eviction-moratorium/index.html
- Why Applications And Enrollment Are Spiking At Historically Black Colleges – https://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2021/05/13/why-applications-and-enrollment-are-spiking-at-historically-black-colleges/?sh=7e707d742897