In the Media
Word in Black: Prof. Copeland Discusses Race Bending & White Replacement Theory
As more entertainment programs cast actors of color in roles that were previously white-depicted fictional characters, a practice commonly known as “race bending,” debate has grown around whether this practice is anti-white. BU School of Social Work Prof. Phillipe Copeland wrote an op-ed for Word in Black explaining the ties... More
The HPP Podcast: Prof. Sprague Martinez Discusses Food & Community for Dominican Immigrants
BU School of Social Work Prof. Linda Sprague Martinez shared her expertise on an episode of the HPP Podcast, produced by the Health Promotion Practice Journal. Joined by Magalis Troncoso, director and founder of the Dominican Development Center, Prof. Sprague Martinez explores how food can build immigrant communities, offer comfort, More
TIME: Prof. Gómez Calls for Community Support After California Shootings
The recent shootings in Half Moon Bay and Monterey Park, California have devastated Asian communities, especially due to the proximity to Lunar New Year celebrations. In an op-ed for Time Magazine, BU School of Social Work Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez analyzes the importance of community support and how discrimination against... More
GBH: Boston Public Radio features Prof. Judith Gonyea on Homelessness Among Older Women
Following up on a segment on the GBH news series, “Priced Out: The Fight for Housing in Massachusetts,” Boston Public Radio hosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan are joined by GBH reporter Liz Neisloss and Prof. Judith Gonyea from Boston University School of Social Work to discuss the rising rate... More
Falmouth Public Schools: Selby Bourne (SSW’13) Recognized for Excellence in School Social Work
One popular career path for those with a Master of Social Work is the role of school guidance counselor. BU School of Social Work alum Selby Bourne (SSW’13) was recently recognized by her school in Falmouth, Mass. as an unsung hero of the community. Below, she discusses how her social... More
Essence: Prof. Gómez Explains How to Protect Black Women Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Following the televised release of “Surviving R. Kelly: The Final Chapter,” conversations around how the public treats Black women survivors of sexual abuse have resurfaced. BU School of Social Work Prof. Jennifer M. Gómez shared her expertise on how the Black community can shift those conversations towards protecting Black women, More
GBH News: Prof. Gonyea Shares Perspective on Rising Homelessness Among Older Women
Judith Gonyea, a professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW), weighs in on the rising rate of homelessness among older women in an interview with Liz Neisloss for the GBH News series “Priced Out: The Fight for Housing in Massachusetts.” Excerpted from “What happens when you lose your home... More
The Brink: Prof. Scott Calls for Systemic Change to Address Structural Racism & Alleviate Pandemic’s Impact on Black Youth & Families
Research shows that Black Americans have experienced disproportionately high rates of COVID-19 infection, hospitalization and death, and that the psychological and developmental effects are enduring, even as some Americans attempt to move on from the pandemic. In her POV for The Brink, Assistant Professor Judith C. Scott of BU School of Social... More
Boston Globe’s The Emancipator: Prof. Copeland Explains How to Identify & Combat Racism Denial
Discussing racism with a racism denier can feel impossible without the right tools. Whether used as a political strategy or a coping mechanism, racism denial is used to minimize the experience of people of color and maintain a white supremacist society. In an op-ed for The Boston Globe’s Emancipator, BU... More
Giddy: Prof. Gómez Explains Why Men of Color Are Excluded When Discussing Sexual Abuse Survivors
While a quarter of men in the United States have experienced some form of sexual violence, societal expectations of masculinity often prevent survivors from getting the help they need to heal. Even discussions that do include male sexual assault survivors tend to only focus on the experiences of white men... More