In a new article published on Medium, BU School of Social Work faculty member Dr. Phillipe Copeland draws a parallel between the fictional “rage virus” in 28 Days Later and the real-world escalation of political violence in the U.S. today. Highlighting examples from the past and present, he explores the need for collective action to […]
Hubie Jones, dean emeritus of BU School of Social Work and a trailblazing Boston civic leader, was honored with WBUR’s inaugural Community Honors Award for his decades of transformative work in education, equity, and community building. Excerpt from “Meet the 5 Bostonians Awarded WBUR’s Community Honors” by Rob Lane, Stephanie Brown, Yasmin Amer, and Amanda […]
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 […]
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 […]