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
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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Just published in the #AcademicActivist, public health advances not only through science and policy, but through collective action.
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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.
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
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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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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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.
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
🚨 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.
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Celebrating Pride, particularly in times of struggle, makes us stronger and a more impactful movement for social change.
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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!
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.
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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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Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility, and I reiterate my commitment to working with trans communities to improve their health and achieve equity.
Honored to be part of this initiative. So timely!
“What we are seeing is a clear attack on health,” [...] “On one hand, we are reducing the resources to keep people healthy. On the other hand, we are eliminating research programs.”
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