In this episode, we explore the intersection of race, science, and the carceral state with evolutionary biologist and epidemiologist Dr. Brandon Ogbunu. Dr. Ogbunu shares his upbringing in New York during the emergence of Hip Hop and the crack epidemic, and how this informs his work on the challenges and opportunities of navigating complex systems in pursuit of social justice. We also discuss his views on the legacy of Black scientists and scientific objectivity, as well as his recent, groundbreaking paper which investigates the racial impacts of COVID-19 on the criminal legal system. The conversation concludes with an exercise in Black Radical Imagination, where Dr. Ogbunu discusses some of the most promising advancements taking place at the intersection of science and Black communities. Join us for an engaging conversation that highlights the critical importance of Black voices in shaping our understanding of science and society.
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