Black Men in Social Work, Inc.

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[Ryon J. Cobb, PhD @RyonCobb]

@RutgersSSW seeks dynamic scholars to join our productive faculty in continuing to expand our School’s innovative programs under our strategic plan, Toward a More Just Future.

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The Conversation never ends. If you are in the area and have time to engage with us please do! @lakeya_cherry @SheIsLyfe8 @WCoombsDSW @talkallaboutit @LisaSavageLCSW @NickiSandersCEO @darin_toliver @TheScottCharles @Chadlassiter @BlackMenInSW #mentalhealthawareness

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#NASW CEO Dr. Anthony Estreet, PhD, MBA, LCSW-C @DrStreetz is the keynote speaker for this event @AdelphiSW on April 27th. Today is the last day to register! https://t.co/kvIMGyclPx #PleaseShare @BlackMenInSW @AdelphiU

[Black Men in Social Work, Inc. @BlackMenInSW]

@ValMWalton @WillieFordhamm Right. Which is what we’re advocating against. There’s no reason a licensed social worker should think they’re superior to an unlicensed social worker.

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[Black Men in Social Work, Inc. @BlackMenInSW]

Good afternoon

Y’all do know that your SOCIAL WORK degree is also a credential, right? 👀

[Black Men in Social Work, Inc. @BlackMenInSW]

This shook the table in our Black Men in Social Work group, I’m sure the comment section here won’t disappoint 🤦🏾‍♂️ 😂

[Black Men in Social Work, Inc. @BlackMenInSW]

@ValMWalton @WillieFordhamm We understand that. Our point is that within our profession we should still respect those who have earned social work degrees. If someone is a macro social worker working as a policy analyst at a state legislature I doubt they’ll be fined if they refer to themselves as such.

[Black Men in Social Work, Inc. @BlackMenInSW]

@ValMWalton @WillieFordhamm Yes some states are like this, however, that is the problem. Someone with a BSW and/or MSW is still a social worker, just can’t be recognized legally as one without a license in certain states. An MD without a license is still a doctor. This is why our profession is undervalued.

[Black Men in Social Work, Inc. @BlackMenInSW]

The bill will fund the degree program at UDC for D.C. residents. It’ll also cover the cost of books and student licensing exams, as well as provide students with a monthly stipend for living expenses and transportation. https://t.co/1dd5C02kga

[Black Men in Social Work, Inc. @BlackMenInSW]

@OhYouGirl Bahaha

[Black Men in Social Work, Inc. @BlackMenInSW]

@WillieFordhamm Lies!

[Black Men in Social Work, Inc. @BlackMenInSW]

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[Cole Watts @5000wattsinc]

@BlackMenInSW 💯 Social services do not equal social worker

[Black Men in Social Work, Inc. @BlackMenInSW]

@5000wattsinc Facts

[Black Men in Social Work, Inc. @BlackMenInSW]

We all have. This doesn’t negate that they are social work adjacent but not social workers.

[Social Work AI Magic Tool @socialwrkmentor]

@BlackMenInSW In almost 30 yrs in SW, I've worked w/many "SW's" with related degrees but with lived experience that are more effective and practice closer to NASW standards than some MSW's with little to no lived experience, cultural humility, ability to work with black and brown communities.

[Black Men in Social Work, Inc. @BlackMenInSW]

@socialworkrants @Shisha85115 🫡

[Black Men in Social Work, Inc. @BlackMenInSW]

Happy #SocialWorkMonth to all social workers!

[Black Men in Social Work, Inc. @BlackMenInSW]

@socialwrkmentor We all have. This doesn’t negate that they are social work adjacent but not social workers.

[Black Men in Social Work, Inc. @BlackMenInSW]

This shook the table in our Black Men in Social Work group, I’m sure the comment section here won’t disappoint 🤦🏾‍♂️ 😂

[Black Men in Social Work, Inc. @BlackMenInSW]

If you get hired as a nurse with no nursing degree does that make you a nurse?

If you give your friend a Tylenol and take their vitals does that make you a nurse?

If you have no social work degree you are not a social worker.

[Social Work AI Magic Tool @socialwrkmentor]

@BlackMenInSW I understand that perspective which is clearly accurate to some, at least philosophically, although not always technically correct (if your job title in a gov position is "Social Worker", by definition you are technically a Social Worker.)

[Black Men in Social Work, Inc. @BlackMenInSW]

@socialwrkmentor We understand that reality. Which is why the post was clear. Having a job titled “Social Worker” without a social work degree doesn’t make you a social worker. Having a criminal justice degree and working as a social worker means that person isn’t a social worker lol

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