The future of local, state, and national borders as extensions of prisons and other carceral institutions will be discussed at a panel featuring Prof. Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work. Prof. Copeland will discuss an abolitionist approach to borders and their impact on displaced people for a panel entitled “No Futures, No Borders,” […]
Guilt and racism denial is common among white people and can consciously and unconsciously lead to the oppression of people of color. Prof. 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 […]
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. Prof. Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work and colleagues […]
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, Prof. 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 […]