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 […]
Professor Copeland’s New Study Evaluates Anti-Racism & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Training in the Workplace
Workplaces around the country have implemented training sessions focused on anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion, (DEI) especially in response to the 2020 racial reckoning. However, evaluating the outcomes for workers and communities is difficult when these initiatives vary in goals, methods, and impact. Professor Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work and colleagues […]
The Daily Beast: Racial Expert Professor Copeland Shares Domino Effect of a Generation Educated without Racial History
A new study shows that half of United States children are miseducated about the realities of racism. In an op-ed for The Daily Beast, Professor Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work explains how depriving students of an accurate education will affect society, and what we can do to fight against ignorance. Excerpt from […]
MSNBC: Professor Copeland’s Racial Justice Expertise Cited in Op-ed On Racism Denial
In a recent op-ed for MSNBC, Noor Noman cited Professor Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work to explain the implications of comedian Hasan Minhaj’s untrue autobiographical jokes. The writer explains that racism deniers are emboldened by celebrities who lie about their experiences with racism, which can, in turn, hurt people of color. Excerpt […]
Professor Copeland Shares Antiracist Education Expertise at International Conference
Professor Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work recently gave a digital presentation on antiracist education at the international conference, “Literacies and Educational Changes: Rediscussing Digital Learning, Neoliberalism, and Post-Pandemic Policies” in São Paulo, Brazil. Sharing his expertise internationally is an important step in addressing racism on a global scale. “Racism is an international, […]
BUSSW Community Shares Expertise at 2023 NASW-MA Symposium
Faculty and alumni of Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) will share their expertise with social work practitioners and researchers across Massachusetts at the National Association of Social Workers Massachusetts Chapter’s (NASW-MA) annual conference, held on April 27-28, 2023. Following the theme, “Social Workers Persist: Global Problems Demand Local Solutions,” BUSSW community members will […]
Cityline/WCVB Boston: Professor Copeland Explains How to Test Entertainment Media for Anti-Racism
Professor Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work recently discussed his new anti-racist test for pop culture on WCVB’s award-winning urban public affairs show, Cityline. “The Copeland Test” looks at portrayals of racism in films and television and provides simple questions to determine whether they accurately represent racial realities. Instead of individual depictions of […]
Boston Globe’s The Emancipator: Professor Copeland Introduces Test for Antiracist Pop Culture
False or inaccurate depictions of racism in the media can mislead people about the real-life impact of racism. In an op-ed for The Boston Globe’s The Emancipator, Professor Phillipe Copeland of BU School of Social Work introduces a new test to evaluate antiracist portrayals in movies, TV shows, and other forms of pop culture. Excerpt […]
BU Today: Professor Copeland Leads Antiracist Curricula Fellowship Program for BU Faculty
In an article looking inside Boston University’s new Antiracism Curricula Fellowship Program, BU Today spoke with program lead Phillipe Copeland, PhD, a clinical associate professor at Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) and assistant director of narrative for the BU Center for Antiracist Research. Excerpt from “New Fellowship Program Aims to Bring Antiracism into […]
Greater Boston Today with George Knight: Professor Copeland Discusses Motivations Behind Racism Denial
Professor Phillipe Copeland at BU School of Social Work recently shared his expertise on why people deny the realities of racism. In an interview with host George Knight, he explains that people use racism denial to preserve and avoid confrontation with familiar existing power structures that benefit them. Excerpt from an interview on “Greater Boston […]