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This year America woke from its social justice slumber to finally engage the problem of racially motivated police violence. As Black America begins to formalize our demands of the Biden/ Harris administration, policing reform undoubtedly sits at the very top of the list. In an effort to continue the conversation on policing reform the Amerikan Therapy Team sits down with one of the very top black voices in Law Enforcement, Lynda R. Williams President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). In this interview, Ms. Williams shares NOBLE's unprecedented break from other law enforcement organizations in their call for policing reform. While there is much work to do to bridge the gap between communities of color and law enforcement, NOBLE's stance represents an opportunity for positive change. Ms. Williams shares a behind-the-scenes look at how she's speaking truth to power on a daily basis as she sits at the table with Trump's Department of Justice and the United States Attorney General.
The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) serves as the conscience of law enforcement by being committed to justice through action. NOBLE has nearly 60 chapters and represents over 3,000 members worldwide that represent chief executive officers and command-level law enforcement officials from federal, state, county, municipal law enforcement agencies, and criminal justice practitioners.
Lynda R. Williams Bio:
Lynda R. Williams is currently the Professor of the Practice at Middle Tennessee State University in the Department of Criminal Justice Administration; with this appointment in 2017, she became the first individual bestowed this title in recognition of the breadth and depth of her knowledge and expertise in the field of criminal justice and executive security. In her role within the Department of Criminal Justice Administration, Ms. Williams’ curriculum subject matter includes foreign/domestic terrorism studies, criminal justice processes, community, and public service engagement, and executive law enforcement leadership speaker symposiums.

Prior to joining the faculty of Middle Tennessee State University, Ms. Williams led an accomplished career as a veteran of the United States Secret Service, from 1988 until she retired, as the Deputy Assistant Director in 2017. As President of NOBLE, Ms. Williams is focused on achieving the organization’s goals through a three-pillar platform on police reform, gun violence, and voter engagement.
NOBLE:
https://noblenational.org/

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The Amerikan Therapy team sits down with powerhouse Lyn Twyman to get real about domestic violence in 2020. Lyn and standing third co-host Dr. Tonya Royster, reveal how violence and trauma are connected and often used as a common communication tool within the black community which is tied to our history of bondage and oppression. This rich conversation will leave you taking a deeper look at your own trauma history and violence patterns.
Lyn Twyman: Domestic Violence and Behavioral Health Advocate, Community Policing Expert, Consultant and Author
Lyn Twyman is a national domestic violence and behavioral health advocate, survivor, activist, speaker, consultant, and author. Since 2009, Lyn has been vigorously fighting to save this generation and the next from domestic violence. Lyn has advocated for The International Violence Against Women Act and was integral in drafting domestic violence legislation in several states. She was also instrumental in the passage of the internationally historic Public Domestic Violence Registry of Guam. Lyn has met with advisors of President Obama regarding national domestic violence programming and privacy protection for crime victims. She also serves on several committees including The State of Maryland Governor’s Office of Community Initiatives Interfaith Domestic Violence Coalition and was the Chair of the Civil Unrest Work Group, Social Determinants Committee serving Maryland State Senator Shirley Nathan-Pulliam. In addition, Lyn is a bi-racial American and advocates for diversity and racial harmony. She has been a featured guest on several media outlets including WJLA ABC News, WFMY CBS News, WPGC CBS Radio, CBS Radio Los Angeles, Fox News, and Michael Baisden. As a survivor of psychological child abuse and intimate partner violence, Lyn is passionate about helping those who suffer from abuse or with its traumatic effects, especially those suffering from generational and cultural trauma, and mental illness.

Stemming from her ongoing activist work nationally, as the CEO, Lyn established LASERS in 2013, which stands for Leaving Abuse Supporting Everyone Restoring Survivors, website www.wearelasers.org, a domestic violence prevention education organization. With a motto of Targeting Domestic Violence Holistically, LASERS is a national, progressive organization that addresses all forms of domestic abuse through curriculum development, group meetings, classes, special events, and referrals. To date, LASERS has served hundreds of individuals and organizations through support groups, health fairs, youth mentoring, and law enforcement officers through training.

Lyn was also a program administrator for one of the largest police departments in the country. She is a subject matter expert in community policing and behavioral health advocacy. Lyn trains law enforcement in community policing and vicarious trauma. She advocates for at-risk youth and those returning from prison, understanding that most justice-involved individuals are also victims of violence, crime, or have experienced trauma and or mental illness. Lyn’s father was one such individual, a United States veteran who experienced incarceration connected to his own mental illness.

In October of 2016, Lyn was appointed by Maryland Governor Larry J. Hogan, Jr. to the Neshante and Chloe Davis Domestic Violence Prevention Task Force which serves the entire State of Maryland and in 2018, she was appointed to the Social Determinants of Health in Baltimore City Committee under SB444. She has dedicated her life to service and is also

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René Brooks Has Taken A Late-Life Diagnosis And Used It To Uplift Others.
After being diagnosed with ADHD 3 times, at 25 she was finally able to get the treatment she deserved. She soon founded Black Girl, Lost Keys, a blog that empowers black women with ADHD and shows them how to live well with the disorder. René has contributed to ADDitude Magazine, Kaleidoscope Society, PBS's Roadtrip Nation, ADHD Rollercoaster, See in ADHD, Mindfully ADD, and ADHD Rewired.
ADDitude Magazine Recently named her one of "5 Women with ADHD Who Are Changing The Conversation". In addition to running Black Girl, Lost Keys, René is a Healthline Contributor and a Patient Contributor to TEVA Pharmaceutical's Life Effects project. René was the Keynote Speaker at Stronger Than My Struggles', Crazy Like A Fox event in Baltimore last year, and also has spoken at The International Alliance Of Patients Organization's 8th Annual Congress.
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Instagram: @blackgirllostkeys
Website: http://www.blackgirllostkeys.com

Today’s episode is dedicated to understanding how to talk to our children about expressing their emotions and mental health needs. We sit down with Dr. Ashley Elliott, author of a new book titled My Feelings Matter, which is intended to help parents and children work through these types of conversations. This show is critically important given the turbulent times that we live in and all that is going on in the world.

Guest: Dr. Ashley "Vivid" Elliott, Clinical Psychologist

Affectionately known as Dr. Vivid, I am a pint-sized Doctor of Clinical Psychology. I'm a D.C. native, motivational speaker, author, educator, advocate, and mommy of the coolest 5-year-old in the galaxy. Dr. Ashley Elliott, PsyD, Pre-Licensed Professional, Arlington, VA, 22201 | Psychology Today

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Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

Instagram: @drvivid

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AFFION CROCKETT is one of the most versatile entertainers around, as an accomplished actor, writer, dancer, rapper, comedian, music producer, and director – his YouTube videos have become an internet sensation. Affion began his career as a dancer at age 10, winning breaking and popping contests with his older brother. Later on, he honed his impression skills by imitating anyone from his mother’s West Indian dialect or his schoolteacher’s southern drawl to the Scarface’s choppy Cuban accent. Soon after, Affion combined his dance and impressionist talents to develop his stand up act. After graduating from Fayetteville State University, with a bachelor’s degree in business, Affion set his sights on the entertainment industry.
Affion was introduced to the world on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, demonstrating his crystal clear impressions and physical comedy, for which he was labeled the next Jim Carrey. He was also the break out star on MTV’s ‘Wild’n Out’ with Nick Cannon. He has appeared on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ ‘black-ish’, ‘The Comedians’ with Billy Crystal, and ‘The Guest Book’. Crockett also co-starred in the films, ‘Dance Flick’ with the Wayans Brothers, ‘Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins’ with Martin Lawrence, ‘Soul Men’ with Samuel L. Jackson and the late Bernie Mac, ‘A Haunted House’ parts 1 & 2, ’50 Shades of Black’ alongside Marlon Wayans, and ‘The Wedding Ringer’ with Kevin Hart.
Affion is also best known for his comedy niche with online sketch/parody videos garnering over 50 million views on YouTube. This caught the attention of Hip-Hop Mogul, Russell Simmons and resulted in the launch of an original online comedy series titled ‘Hustles with Russells’ starring the two. This also sparked multiple viral commercial campaigns. For one commercial Affion starred alongside Dr. Dre, and Lebron James, as well as one for Jay-Z’s clothing line Rocawear, where Affion impersonates Jay-Z and the French twin dancers Les Twins.
Affion starred in and executive produced his own sketch comedy show for FOX called ‘In the Flow with Affion Crockett,’ which was also executive produced by Jamie Foxx. The series revealed a fresh take on pop culture with spoofs of movie trailers, commercials, TV shows, music videos, and celebrities.
Affion released his first comedy rap album shortly thereafter titled WATCH THE CLONE, with spoofs of popular artists like Jay-Z, Kanye, Eminem, 2 Chainz and more. Available on iTunes and other platforms! Affion also headlines comedy clubs across the nation and just produced his first-ever hour-long stand-up special, Affion Crockett “Mirror II Society”.
Affion resides in Los Angeles, California. In addition to his screen time, he is greatly involved in his production company, Lejan Entertainment, Inc.