Pres. Donald Trump’s new policies have led to heightened discrimination for trans immigrants. Many fear deportation to violent home countries where their safety is at risk, while detention centers in the U.S. often lack adequate care and expose them to dangerous conditions, contributing to preventable deaths. In an article for CNN, Prof. Luis Alvarez-Hernandez from […]
Thank you to everyone who joined this incredible event! If you weren’t able to attend, you can still get a copy of the book – in print or online. Download the digital version from Boston University Libraries (free): open.bu.edu/items/bd7f573e-05ee-4e5c-b894-adbc6aa91146 Purchase the print book: amazon.com/See-Me-Latinos-Testimonios-Discrimination/dp/B0DR5WLNSG/ [Edited Feb. 11, 2025] In our current climate, it is more […]
Assistant Professor Luis R. Alvarez-Hernandez of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) shares the compelling life stories of gay and trans men living in South Texas in his new book, See Me! Gay and Trans Latinos’ Testimonios on Mental Health, Discrimination, and Joy in South Texas. Using a combination of written personal accounts and […]
In the United States, asylum seekers are often legally unable to work for up to two years after their arrival. This restriction can make an already vulnerable population dependent on limited resources, with many negative effects on their health and wellbeing. Marginalized groups, like LGBTQ+ people, are especially at risk. BU School of Social Work […]