Black Lives Matter, Policing Reform, Psychology, and Activism with Dr. Apryl Alexander

Given the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement, we were very lucky and excited to have Dr. Apryl Alexander, Associate Professor at the University of Denver and activist with Black Lives Matter, Chapter 5280 join us as an expert guest. We had a very stimulating conversation with Dr. Alexander about her path in forensic psychology, her involvement in Black Lives Matter activism, and social justice policy-making. We delved on the varied meanings of “defund the police," her approach to discussing these issues with her students, and the need for a sustained, multi-mission approach to justice similar to the one pursued by BLM5280. As a bonus, we also discussed Joe Biden discussing police reform with Trevor Noah, Dave Chappelle’s 8:46 special, and considered the role of celebrities in social activism. As extra, extra, bonus, we finished the episode with Dr. Alexander telling us about an integral part of her self-care and activism team: Her adorable schnorky pup, Jax!  We hope you enjoy and learn from the episode as much as we did.