On this episode of The Parley in All Blue, Mark is joined by Dr. Nicole Truesdell who is an anthropologist, an abolitionist scholar and teacher who is dedicated to knowledge without borders. Dr. Truesdell has been in some of the top and most respected spaces in the United States. Beloit college, LSU, Brown, Michigan State, the Smithsonian, and more. She joins us for a  discussion on how memory, our history, our creativity and our culture can serve to understand, deconstruct and abolish oppressive systems and institutions.

Highlights from the episode:

• What's an abolitionist scholar and teacher? How does anthropology help you achieve that goal? (3:15)
• What's the first step in abolitionist work? (8:05)
• What's your definition of "memory?" How do we use it to free us? (23:28)
• How does music/drumming play into memory and abolition? (39:39)
• What are your thoughts on the Supreme Court weighing Affirmative Action and higher ed admissions? (1:06:16)

Connect with Dr. Nicole Truesdell

LinkedIn: @drnicoletruesdell

Website: https://www.drnicoletruesdell.com/

Connect with Mark Dawson:

Instagram: @iammarkdawson

LinkedIN: @mark-a-dawson

Website: www.bentonmuse.com

Twitter: @Iammarkdawson