New York Times: Professor Acevedo-Garcia Explains How New GOP Bill Harms Children with Immigrant Relatives
The Trump administration is pushing sweeping policy changes to restrict undocumented immigrants and some legal immigrants from accessing federal benefits like housing, food stamps, Medicaid, and the Child Tax Credit. While officials say the goal is to prevent misuse of taxpayer funds, critics argue the measures will disproportionately harm U.S. citizen children in mixed-status families […]
Electric Literature: Professor Gómez Featured in Book Excerpt on Racist & Misogynist Online Harassment
Alia Dastagir’s book, “To Those Who Have Confused You to Be a Person,” delves into the pervasive issue of online abuse targeting women and the profound psychological and societal impacts it entails. In an excerpt about the online experiences of Black women, trauma expert Professor Jennifer M. Gómez from BU School of Social Work discusses […]
TAP Magazine: Professor Copeland Explains How “Sinners” Film Celebrates Black Joy
In an article for TAP Magazine, Professor 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 […]
Medium: Professor 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, Professor 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 […]
WBUR: Dean Emeritus Hubie Jones Wins Community Honor Award
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 […]
Medium: Professor Copeland on How “Rage Virus” is Infecting US Politics
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 […]
CNN: Professor Alvarez-Hernandez Shares Expertise on Trans Immigrant Risk Factors from Trump Policies
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, Professor Luis Alvarez-Hernandez from […]
StoryCorps Podcast: Professor Aronoff, Davis, & Haslam Straughan Discuss Their Careers & the Role of Social Justice in Education
Professor Nina Aronoff, Ashley Davis, and Hope Haslam Straughan from BU School of Social Work discuss their motivations for entering the social work field, their multigenerational friendship, and how they navigate teaching racism as white women in an episode of the podcast, StoryCorps. By sharing their unique journeys, they offer insights into how white social […]
USA Today: Professor Jacobson López Shares Expertise on Impending Supreme Court Case Determining Access to Preventative HIV Care
The Supreme Court recently agreed to hear Becerra v. Braidwood Management, Inc., a case challenging the Affordable Care Act’s mandate that employers provide health insurance coverage for preventive services, including HIV-prevention drugs like PrEP. If the Supreme Court rules in favor of the plaintiffs, it could allow employers to deny coverage for preventative medication based […]
Against the Current: Professor Gómez’s Book on Cultural Betrayal Trauma Theory Receives Glowing Review
Professor Jennifer M. Gómez’s book, “The Cultural Betrayal Trauma of Black Women and Girls: A Black Feminist Approach to Healing from Sexual Abuse,” highlights the compounded trauma Black women experience when sexual violence is perpetrated within their own communities, as it breaches both personal trust and shared cultural bonds. A recent review of her book […]