Sponsored by the Howard University School of Social Work's Multidisciplinary Gerontology Center and hosted by Dr. Robert Cosby, GrandStories: Profiles in Aging features interviews with social justice leaders and community members. In each episode, Dr. Robert Cosby speaks with a featured guest about social justice topics related to aging and legacy, particularly in the African American community.
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Howard University Multidisciplinary Gerontology Center
In Part One of this special episode of Grand Stories: Profiles in Aging, Dr. Sandra Edmonds Crewe interviews our very own podcast host, Dr. Robert Cosby. In their conversation, Dr. Cosby reflects on his early years, the experiences that led him to become a social worker and gerontologist, and the people and moments that have shaped his career. He shares stories from his work with older adults and people with disabilities, his journey as an educator, and the defining experiences that deepened his commitment to improving quality of life for older adults and advancing social justice.
Dr. Cosby has invited us into conversations with myriad social work and social justice leaders over the past several years. Today, we invite you to take this opportunity to learn more about his journey and profound impact on the lives of those he has served and on the field of social work.
21 Aug 2026
Episode 31: Lastenia Brathwaite-Pretlow Part 2
In part two of this interview, Dr. Robert Cosby continues his conversation with Lastenia Brathwaite-Pretlow, social worker and longtime District of Columbia child welfare professional. Pretlow reflects on the people and experiences that shaped her, her commitment to civil and human rights, and the social justice issues that concern her today, including education, truancy, healthcare, voting, and more. She also shares wisdom about aging, finding purpose, staying connected, and making time to appreciate life and nature.
16 Aug 2026
Episode 30: Lastenia Brathwaite-Pretlow Part 1
In part one of a two-part interview, Dr. Robert Cosby interviews Lastenia Brathwaite-Pretlow, social worker and longtime District of Columbia child welfare professional. Pretlow shares stories from her decades-long career, reflecting on the complexities of working with and caring for children and families. She reflects on lessons learned regarding the way issues like substance use, mental health challenges, and family separation can affect the families in our care. She also discusses her role in advocating for changes to DC’s child welfare and foster care system, and the importance of family-centered practice, prevention, and social workers as agents of systemic change.
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