Internal E&I Events

The Anti–Oppressive Learning and Practice Labs are hosted by Boston University School of Social Work’s Equity and Inclusion Committee. These monthly events will take place virtually and cover a variety topics related to social justice, equity and inclusion, and social work with an emphasis on critical reflection, building skills, and collective action. Our learning labs are open to BUSSW faculty, staff, and students and will follow a workshop format.

During the first 30 minutes, there will be a presentation on a specific anti–oppressive practice technique. The final 30 minutes of the lab will give participants the opportunity to reflect, engage in group discussions, and practice skills in breakout rooms.

Questions? Contact Dr. Layla Khayr, LICSW, at lkhayr@bu.edu.

Schedule (Spring 2026):

Thursday, Mar. 5, 2026

• 6:00– 7:00 pm (ET)
• Virtual via Zoom
• Register: https://bostonu.zoom.us/meeting/register/0mOFVOtrQTS-dy1V1sdz-A

Thursday, Apr. 9, 2026

• 6:00– 7:00 pm (ET)
• Virtual via Zoom
• Register: https://bostonu.zoom.us/meeting/register/Zhmd5hZNRMW8fCqrZ-Z59A

Cultivating an anti-oppressive teaching pedagogy requires a commitment to ongoing critical reflection and the capacity to deconstruct assumptions about the world. Instructors, staff, and PhD students will have the opportunity to meet individually with the associate dean of equity & inclusion to reflect on anti-oppressive frameworks, classroom dynamics, and course content.

Please email Prof. Dawn Belkin Martinez, associate dean for equity and inclusion, at dawnbm@bu.edu to schedule a mentoring session.

• Mondays, 5:30-7:00pm (ET)
• In-person in the BUSSW Conant Lounge and via Zoom
• Please email Marcus Shaw (he/him) at mjshaw@bu.edu for Zoom link.

Join us for food, community, resource sharing and action planning! Bring your questions, ideas, or priorities to share.