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 […]
Prof. Hyeouk Chris Hahm from BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) delivered a 2 hour talk on the mental health of Asian American women at the 2nd Annual Behavioral Health Conference hosted by Cal State Los Angeles. Her presentation was part of a workshop focused on advancing behavioral health equity and featured her innovative AWARE […]
Although genealogical records indicate that Pope Leo XIV descends from free people of color in New Orleans, his family’s assimilation into predominantly white communities and lack of self-identification as Black complicate the public’s narrative. Prof. Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work emphasizes in a Word in Black article that race is about power […]
BU School of Social Work proudly announces that Prof. Judith Scott has been elected Treasurer of the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Black Caucus for the 2025–2027 term. Her appointment began at the recent SRCD Biennial Meeting held in Minneapolis. Founded in 1973, the SRCD Black Caucus is a multidisciplinary organization committed to […]