Dr. Luis Alvarez-Hernandez
@DrLuisRAlvarez
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Assistant Professor | Bilingual Clinical Social Worker | Researching #SDOH and liberation of #Latine, #Immigrant, & #LGBTQ+ communities. 🇵🇷🏳️🌈 He/Him/Él
Boston, MA
Joined February 2020
🌈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!
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RT @BUSSW: Prof. Gómez’s book, "The Cultural Betrayal Trauma of Black Women and Girls," is receiving praise for its powerful insights for t…
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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. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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RT @BUSSW: It is more important than ever to support & stand witness to people with marginalized identities. Please join us as we engage…
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BUSSW Prof. @DrLuisRAlvarez and photographer Nys Sanchez shine a light on the stories of 7 men in their new book “See Me! Gay and Trans Latinos’ Testimonios on Mental Health, Discrimination, and Joy in South Texas."
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RT @RepAOC: SHARE WIDELY. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both c…
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RT @danjlopez8: Fun times at @BUSSW anoche con unos amigos. With fellow Professor @DrLuisRAlvarez. #SSWR2025 #SSWR #socialwork
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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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RT @BUSSW: Disaster recovery isn't just about immediate relief—it's about creating sustainable solutions for the future. Prof. Williams sha…
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The digital version of our book, "See Me! Gay and Trans Latinos' Testimonios on Mental Health, Discrimination, and Joy in South Texas," is now downloadable for free via the Boston University Library! 📕Link: Printed version for sell via Amazon on 2/1/25.
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RT @BUSSW: Our 3rd top story of 2024 highlights the in-the-classroom experience of MSW students in Prof. Alvarez-Hernadez's class. Learn ho…
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RT @danjlopez8: I am conducting a Yale University IRB approved study on Black gay, bisexual or MSM male sexual assault survivors. Receive $…
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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 inclusion of older LGBTQIA+ immigrants/refugees in their statewide work. #SocialWorkAdvocacy
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RT @BUSSW: Prof. @JenniferMGmez1's theory of cultural betrayal trauma (CBTT) shaped the discourse at a recent @ISSTD conference in Washingt…
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RT @TMHaltom: “The [qualitative] study is limited by its small sample size (n=18) … This restricts the generalizability of findings.” (1)…
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RT @VAWJournal: Transgender and gender-diverse Latinx individuals in the Southern U.S. experience trans-prejudice and anti-trans violence n…
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Always honored to teach students who are committed to changing our communities. How will you support LGBTQ+ asylum-seekers today? #SocialWorkEducation
#AsylumSeekers
#LGBTQimmigrants
#HumanRights
BUSSW students are gaining critical skills and firsthand experience advocating for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers. Discover how a visit from the LGBT Asylum Task Force helped them understand refugee systems and amplify unheard voices:
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