Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman
Behaviour Speak with Ben Reiman
Ben Reiman
Beyond the 5.83%: Advancing Black Representation in ABA with Dr. Danielle Jeudy and Dr. Jewel Parham
1 hour 26 minutes Posted May 29, 2026 at 10:00 am.
The Genesis of Collaborative Work
Exploring Black Representation in Behavioral Analysis
09:25 ACT Framework for Increasing Representation
Challenges in Recruitment and Mentorship
Building Pathways for Future Practitioners
The Importance of Community Partnerships
Understanding the Demographics of Practitioners
Reflections on Career Pathways and Experience
Future Directions for HBCUs and Behavioral Analysis
Exploring HBCUs and Behavior Analysis
The Need for Mentorship and Supervision
Sponsorship: Beyond Mentorship
Defining Sponsorship and Its Importance
Navigating Professional Relationships
The Impact of Colorism and Professionalism
Understanding Masculinity and Colorism
Advocacy and the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Redefining Professionalism in Academia
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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jewel Parham and Dr. Danielle Jeudy to explore representation, mentorship, and systemic change in behaviour analysis. Grounded in their work ACTing for Change, we unpack how values-driven action and organizational accountability can move the field beyond awareness into meaningful change. We discuss the realities behind the statistic that only ~5.83% of BCBAs identify as Black, and how that impacts access to mentorship, supervision, leadership, and opportunity. The conversation dives into the distinction between mentorship and sponsorship, the importance of building pipelines—not just hiring—and why sustainable systems matter more than performative equity efforts. We also explore emotional and cultural labour, barriers to supervision, and how ACT principles can guide organizations toward measurable, values-aligned change.
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Colorism in Context with Dr. Danielle Jeudy
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-224-colorism-in-context-with-dr-danielle-jeudy/
Training the Next Generation of Black Behaviour Analysts at Florida A&M University
https://www.behaviourspeak.com/e/episode-237-an-hbcu-first-training-the-next-generation-of-black-behavior-analysts-at-florida-am-university/