Featured image by Charles Williams Racial discrimination...COVID19....Socioeconomic disparity... This is just a short list of the things that are currently claiming countless lives daily. As losses continue to amass, so too does our grief. Our losses are widespread and diverse, and despite feeling their heaviness, we are often unable to even comprehend them or put … Continue reading Ambiguous Loss in the Time of COVID-19 and Widespread Protests for Racial Justice
School of Social Work Response to George Floyd’s Death and Black Lives Matter Protests
Featured image by Andy Rain for New York Times To Our Beloved Community: George Floyd’s last words “I can’t breathe” continue to reverberate across the world instigating powerful protests calling for justice in the wake of his killing. Projections of Mr. Floyd’s words on buildings, graffiti portraits, and the words ‘Black Lives Matter’ boldly painted … Continue reading School of Social Work Response to George Floyd’s Death and Black Lives Matter Protests
RACISM IS AMERICA’S HUMAN STAIN; Social Welfare Action Alliance
Featured Image by Sacree Frangine "Racism is America’s human stain. Many individuals around the globe are rightfully protesting the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Avery, and Breonna Taylor. All were black and their lives were cut short due to unlawful actions by the police and vigilantes. Since 1619, we have witnessed continuous unjust murders of … Continue reading RACISM IS AMERICA’S HUMAN STAIN; Social Welfare Action Alliance
George Floyd, #SayHisName
Featured Image by Laura Breiling In light of the recent events surrounding the horrific murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, we are re-posting this Statement from NASW Massachusett's Chapter. The original post was posted May 29th, 2020 by Jamie Klufts and can be viewed HERE. We fully support this statement and want to share the … Continue reading George Floyd, #SayHisName
