The shared promise of health and peace Peace is good for health, and advancing public health is also an investment in a more peaceful world.

New in the #AcademicActivist. Peace is good for health, and advancing public health is also an investment in a more peaceful world.
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Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids The Supreme Court has ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.

Thanks to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson for her dissent. She wrote that states should be free to regulate health care. The decision “threatens to impair states’ ability to regulate the provision of medical care in any respect.” apnews.com/article/supr...

Transgender health is health for all Care grows when we choose to share it—it doesn’t shrink.

Care grows when we choose to share it—it doesn’t shrink. #TheAcademicActivist #TransgenderDayOfVisibility

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When my NIH F31 grant was terminated, I was devastated. This companion piece to our recent analysis on F31 terminations centers the human impact of these disruptions, alongside evidence on how these fellowships have shaped trainee trajectories.
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Latino, Latina, Latinx, Hispanic, or what? And what if they are gay, lesbian, bi, pan, or queer?

Labels such as Hispanic, Latino, Latina, Latinx, and Latine are not neutral descriptors of identities, but political categories shaped by colonial history, gender norms, and evolving social movements. Inclusive language is a fundamental strategy to promote dignity and human rights. #AcademicActivist

Bad Bunny is health His songs are not about health, but they make us feel good.

Today in my blog, the #AcademicActivist, is #BadBunny Day. His songs are not about health, but they make us feel good. 🐰

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Protest is public health Public health advances not only through science and policy, but through collective action.

Just published in the #AcademicActivist, public health advances not only through science and policy, but through collective action.
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Applying to Boston University School of Public Health | SPH Get helpful instructions and useful information on how to apply to the School of Public Health at Boston University, including important deadlines. Learn more.

Want to fight for health equity, organize with communities, and challenge policies making sick? Public health is for you. ✊🏽🩺

@busph.bsky.social is accepting applications for our on-campus MPH and MS programs and our online MPH. DM with questions.

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Utilizar un lenguaje inclusivo no es difícil. He recibido muchas preguntas sobre cómo podemos integrar un enfoque inclusivo del lenguaje en los servicios sociales y de salud. Espero que este artículo – publicado en español – sea de utilidad.

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Applications for SHARE 2026 Summer Program are now open! This is a 10-week summer mentored internship based in Washington, DC, to support students interested in pursuing further studies in HIV and substance use-related research and committed to serving Hispanic/Latino communities.

World AIDS Day A history of resistance and hope for health

Just published in the #AcademicActivist #WorldAIDSDay2025, A history of resistance and hope for health. open.substack.com/pub/carlosrd...

#HIV response = strength.

It’s time to rethink our approach, rebuild systems to put people first, and rise together for equity and care for all.

The moment is now. #RethinkRebuildRise

Standing Up for Core Principles in Departments of Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health: Department Chairs Speak Out | AJPH | Vol. 115 Issue 11 American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) from the American Public Health Association (APHA)

As department chairs, we witness how recent federal actions undermine our principles [...] we must advocate for our field, its people, and the communities we serve, and develop strategies to sustain our contributions to science, teaching, + public service.
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Training and education in public health: Why now more than ever We are living in a time when a complex interplay of factors, including biology, climate change, political instability, economic inequality, and social polarization, shapes health.

To those considering a degree in public health or already working in the field: We need you. Public health provides the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Don’t lose hope, stay inspired, and let that motivation guide your journey.
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A Call to Center Latino Members of Sexual Minority Groups and Strengthen the US HIV Response This Special Communication highlights research and resource gaps regarding Latino gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men and informs the development of more equitable and responsive Ending...

Congratulations Jahn Jaramillo and Dr. Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz on the publication "A Call to Center Latino Members of Sexual Minority Groups and Strengthen the US HIV Response". Learn why it's vital to include Latino gay, bisexual, and other MSM in EHE implementation.

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Proud of the work of Jahn Jaramillo. We hope this analysis support future efforts to address the #HIV epidemic among #Latino gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men.

A Call to Center Latino Members of Sexual Minority Groups and Strengthen the US HIV Response This Special Communication highlights research and resource gaps regarding Latino gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men and informs the development of more equitable and responsive Ending...

In a recent publication in JAMA, we focused on the needs of Latino sexual and gender minorities as we continue to work towards the end of the HIV epidemic. We recommend engaging Latino SGM in all stages of implementation, developing and tracking performance metrics. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

The 24 hour marathon to save AIDS research has begun! Come join us! saveaidsresearch.org

We're excited to highlight a few presenters for 24 Hours to Save AIDS Research! Hear from Linda-Gail Bekker, JD Davids, Tonia Poteat, Yvette Raphael and many others on September 16. Register bit.ly/45U1keO and join us on YouTube bit.ly/45Qftts #saveAIDSresearch

SPH Debuts New PhD in Community Health Sciences The one-of-a-kind social and behavioral sciences-focused doctoral program will emphasize social justice and community engagement.

🚨 New PhD program in Community Health Sciences at @busph.bsky.social 🚨

Graduates will be trained to use social justice-focused, community-engaged approaches to address some of the most pressing public health issues facing us today. We are accepting applications this fall.

It's a wrap! The third cohort of the Latino SHARE Program just presented the HIV and substance use research projects they worked on over the last 10 weeks. Congratulations 👏🏾

If you have an accent or speak more than one language, that's a superpower! Embrace it. If anyone makes fun of it or sees you as "less than" because of it; please ignore them. The world needs more people like you.

A season of pride in public health Pride is protest, and protest is a form of public health activism.

New in the #AcademicActivist

Celebrating Pride, particularly in times of struggle, makes us stronger and a more impactful movement for social change.

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‘No Community Is Healthy Until All of Its Constituents Are Healthy’ As Pride Month begins, SPH faculty discuss the wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and rhetoric that is sweeping across the country and how we can best support the LGBTQ+ community during this moment.

As we mark Pride Month, colleagues at @busph.bsky.social reflect on these current challenges and how public health can support the LGBTQ+ community. #Pride #ThisIsPublicHealth 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Last week, I attended the National Latinx Conference on #HIV #NaLA25 for the first time. It was an excellent opportunity to learn from those on the frontline providing HIV services to Latinx communities. I enjoyed meeting with new and established colleagues. We need collaborations more than ever!

CFAR IS/HIV SWG Webinar RSVP Form View this form on Formsite

Join us next Wednesday, April 23 at 10am EST for a phenomenal webinar on lessons learned from collaborating with community partners, promoting language justice, and engaging implementers in the context of implementation science research.

Register: fs6.formsite.com/ltbcfar/upko...

Termination is not always the end Maybe it is an inflection, but the work continues.

New in the Academic Activist:
The determination of health researchers isn’t just scientific—it’s deeply human. It’s about hope, healing, and never settling until we all have a chance at healthier lives. #AcademicActivist #CommunityHealthSciences

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Join us for the upcoming ISGH Advances in Sexual and Gender Health Seminar on May 6!

“Leveraging Implementation Science to Advance Sexual and Gender Health: A Crash Course in Methods.”

Register today! lnkd.in/ghQuwXsB

Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
WBOB 150
Zoom webinar and in person

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