Luis Alvarez-Hernadez

Luis Alvarez-Hernadez

@drluisalvarez.bsky.social

Assistant Professor | Bilingual Clinical Social Worker | Researching #SDOH and liberation of #Latine, #Immigrant, & #LGBTQ+ communities. 🇵🇷🏳️‍🌈 He/Him/Él

104 Followers 63 Following 8 Posts Joined Nov 2024
10 months ago
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Still getting used to seeing Nys and I’s book sitting fabulously on Boston University’s library shelves. Have you read our award-winning book yet? 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈✊🏽

✔️Download it free of cost: hdl.handle.net/2144/49586
✔️Purchase a printed copy: a.co/d/2X7Kvxe

#LGBTQStories #LGBTQBooks #LGBTQCommunity #Pride

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1 year ago
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@drluisalvarez.bsky.social

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1 year ago
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At the “Stand up for Science Event” today in Boston with friends and fellow scientists. ✊🏽
#StandUpForScience
#ResearchSavesLives
#LGBTQResearch
#LatineResearch

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1 year ago
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See Me!: Gay and Trans Latinos' Testimonios on Mental Health, Discrimination, and Joy in South Texas See Me!: Gay and Trans Latinos' Testimonios on Mental Health, Discrimination, and Joy in South Texas [Alvarez-Hernandez PhD, Luis R., Colón, Priscilla, Clayton, Julia Joy , Sanchez, Nys, Pérez Reyes, Roberto] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. See Me!: Gay and Trans Latinos' Testimonios on Mental Health, Discrimination, and Joy in South Texas

Being seen and visible is so critical during these oppressive times. We will not back down. ✊🏽 Our book “See Me”, reminds us that gay and trans Latinos are a force to be reckoned with. It is now available on Amazon. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

www.amazon.com/See-Me-Latin...

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1 year ago
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Y'all, holding my book for the first time was both exciting and emotional. 🥹 You can buy it on Amazon starting February 1st! 📖

#LatineInAcademia
#DeMorovisPalMundo

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1 year ago

Thanks, Carlos!

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1 year ago
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📣🌈Joy alert! Our book “See Me! Gay and Trans Latinos’ Testimonios on Mental Health, Discrimination, and Joy in South Texas” will be out soon. 📕 Free open access digital version via Boston University Library & printed copies on sale on Amazon. Thank you everyone for your support!
#LatineInAcademia

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1 year ago
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Yesterday I spoke w/ legislators, commissioners & orgs part of the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Aging. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 I presented my research & recommendations to increase the inclusion of older LGBTQIA+ immigrants/refugees in their statewide work. The work continues!

#SocialWorkAdvocacy
#LatineInAcademia

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1 year ago
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My first time participating in a Podcast www.buzzsprout.com/2195469/epis...

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1 year ago

FYI I’m looking for PhD students interested in decolonial trans* feminisms; queer/trans of color critique/Latinx feminisms, & abolitionist perspectives in education. University of Utah Dept. of Education, Culture, & Society. PhD Apps due Dec 1st.

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1 year ago
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Donate — BAGLY Donate now to transform the lives and landscapes of LGBTQ+ youth

On Transgender Day of Remembrance we honor those lost to anti-trans discrimination and violence. Today, we recommend donating to local and national organizations that support trans people, for instance Boston based org BAGLY which works with LGBTQ+ youth:

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BUSSW Students Learn to Advocate for Queer Immigrants & Refugees from the LGBT Asylum Task Force BU School of Social Work (BUSSW) students in Prof. Luis Alvarez-Hernandez's course, "Social Work Theory and Practice with Immigrant and Refugee Populations," recently met with members of the LGBT Asyl...

Always honored to teach students who are committed to changing our communities. How will you support LGBTQ+ asylum-seekers today?
#SocialWorkEducation
#AsylumSeekers
#LGBTQimmigrants
#HumanRights

www.bu.edu/ssw/bussw-st...

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