Category: Racial Justice

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Dir. Lyndsey McMahan Invited to Inaugural CSWE Teaching Academy

BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) is proud to announce that Lyndsey McMahan, PhD and director of inclusive pedagogy, has been accepted into the inaugural Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Teaching Academy, a national initiative aimed at advancing excellence in social work education.  The Teaching Academy brings together a select cohort of social work […]

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Medium: Prof. Copeland Shares Expertise on the Effects of White Nationalism on Democracy

When white nationalist ideologies become embedded in government policy, it threatens the foundations of democracy, equality, and human rights. In a Medium article, Prof. Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work argues that the Trump administration has adopted policies aligning with white nationalist ideologies. He also describes why common tactics like mainstreaming are so […]

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TAP Magazine: Prof. Copeland Explains How “Sinners” Film Celebrates Black Joy

In an article for TAP Magazine, Prof. Copeland from BU School of Social Work explains that the hit film “Sinners” challenges dominant narratives that often focus solely on Black pain by centering Black joy as a form of resistance and survival. It reclaims space for celebration, healing, and imagination within a historically oppressive context, reminding […]