In this episode, Dr. Andy Knight discusses the importance of decolonizing the university and centering marginalized voices - in particular those of Black scholars - in academic scholarship. He emphasizes the need for normative intent in research and advocates for qualitative methodologies, such as case studies, to understand lived experiences. Dr. Knight also highlights the importance of resilience, activism, and mentorship in promoting representation and equity within the discipline. Ultimately, he calls for a shift towards post-colonial thinking and the inclusion of diverse perspectives in academic scholarship to bring about transformative change in the future.