Ep. 15 - Navigating Speech Pathology as a Black Male SLP w/ Guest Kevin L. Simmons, CF-SLP

What’s it like being a Black Male SLP? Chances are you probably don’t know since less than 3% of SLPs are Black AND Male (ASHA, 2021). In this episode, host Melanie Y. Evans, MS CCC-SLP speaks with Kevin Simmons, (aka the Singing SLP) about: His reason behind joining the field His experience navigating his clinical fellowship year Being a minority WITHIN a minority group as Black MALE SLP Changes we can make ASAP to bring more diversity and inclusion to our field Kevin Simmons M.S., CF-SLP is a pediatric speech therapist in Atlanta, Ga. His passions include educating people about diversity, implementing programs tailor development for the underserved population, and hearing individuals’ stories about themselves through song and dance. With a unique twist on educational experiences, Kevin aka The Singing SLP provides songs with his own lyrics that promote development, memory strategies for tests, and so much more. In years to come, he expects the speech therapy game to “change” with initiatives he sets forth. With that said, one of his favorite quotes is from that of the great Angela Y. Davis, “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” Here’s how you can connect with Kevin: Youtube: https://youtube.com/@kjsimmons1995 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singingslp/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@singingslp?_t=8ZvkEPq0BUR&_r=1 Connect with Pediatric Speech Sister: Instagram: instagram.com/pediatricspeechsister TPT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Pediatric-Speech-Sister-Tpt-Store Sign up for weekly updates, tips, offers, and more! https://mailchi.mp/pediatricspeechsister/newsletter-sign-up Sources: American-Speech-Language Hearing Association. (2021). ASHA 2021 Member and Affiliate Profile. Sponsors: Anchor: Start your podcast today! anchor.fm CREDIT Institute: Anti-Black Racism CEU courses MedBridge: Subscribe TODAY and get 40% off your CEU membership! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pediatricspeechsister/support