Medium: Professor Copeland Calls for Race-Centered Conversations on American Oligarchy
Copeland argues that while advocacy groups have been quick to name the dangers of oligarchy, they have largely failed to name its racial dimensions.
Professor Phillipe Copeland Launches Podcast Centered on Turning Social Issues Into Action
The monthly podcast will highlight conversations with scholars, leaders, artists, and everyday people making a difference.
BUSSW Professor Copeland Explains How the Horror Genre is a Lens for Analyzing Power and Injustice
Professor Phillipe Copeland’s work helps illustrate different responses to oppression and highlights the importance of actively confronting unjust systems.
Associated Press: Professor Copeland Weighs in on Waning Support for Anti-Discrimination and Diversity & Equity Initiatives
A new poll conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals fewer Americans believe Black Americans face significant discrimination, with support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts also declining since 2021 – including respondents from minority groups. The findings are aligned with Boston University professor Phillipe Copeland’s belief that America has […]
Word in Black: Professor Copeland Shares Implications of Pope Leo XIV’s Black Ancestors
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. Professor Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work emphasizes in a Word in Black article that race is about power […]
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 […]
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 […]
4/24: Professor Copeland Shares His Expertise as an Abolitionist at BU Conference on the Future of Borders
The future of local, state, and national borders as extensions of prisons and other carceral institutions will be discussed at a panel featuring Professor Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work. Professor Copeland will discuss an abolitionist approach to borders and their impact on displaced people for a panel entitled “No Futures, No Borders,” […]
TAP Magazine: Professor Copeland Shares How to Move Beyond Guilt & Racism Denial
Guilt and racism denial is common among white people and can consciously and unconsciously lead to the oppression of people of color. Professor Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work shared his racial justice expertise with Austin Ratner, TAP magazine’s editor in chief. In the article, he provides clear steps on how every person […]