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Penn Today
Beyond America's racial fault line

Ben Jealous, a professor of practice at SP2, discussed race, politics, and his new book, “Never Forget We Were Always Free: A Parable of American Healing,” at an event co-sponsored by SP2, Kelly Writers House, and the Center for Africana Studies.

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The New York Times
The Sierra Club Tries to Move Past John Muir, George Floyd and #MeToo

The New York Times highlights Ben Jealous as he aims to protect the planet and advance social justice as the first person of color to lead the Sierra Club. A bestselling author, community organizer, investigative journalist, and former head of the NAACP, Jealous is professor of practice at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice, Annenberg School for Communication, and School of Arts & Sciences, as well as distinguished visiting fellow at Penn Carey Law.

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Penn Today
Former SP2 dean John L. Jackson, Jr. named Penn’s next provost

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill announced that John L. Jackson, Jr. — formerly dean of Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) from 2014 to 2018 — has been selected to serve as the provost at Penn, effective June 1, 2023, following ratification by Penn’s Board of Trustees.

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A more equitable society starts with social justice

Now in its second year, the Social Justice Scholars Program at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) welcomed four scholars in 2022, offering a full-tuition scholarship, mentorship from powerful allies, and a welcoming community.

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NPR's 1A
How America is grappling with homelessness

SP2’s Professor Dennis Culhane speaks about the importance of providing permanent housing resources, fixing a broken safety net especially for people with disabilities and aging populations, offering effective interventions, and understanding the severity of the crisis on the West Coast.

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Penn Today
Five ways to give this holiday season

SP2’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy identifies strategies for donors seeking to do more good.

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Inspiring Impact Magazine
A more equitable society starts with social justice

The Social Justice Scholars Program at SP2 is broadening access to graduate student education. At a time when issues of social justice — racial equity, health disparities, income and education inequality — are top of mind, Gianni Morsell, SPP’22, is helping to build a more equitable society.

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Penn Today
Faith in public life

As part of the SP2 Speaker Series, Professor of Practice Ben Jealous discussed religion’s potential to transform society with the Reverend Charles ‘Chaz’ Howard of Penn and Rabbi David Saperstein of the Union for Reform Judaism.

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CNN
NYC mayor: Police can involuntarily hospitalize mentally ill people

Following New York City’s controversial new approach to the intersection of homelessness and mental health, SP2’s Professor Dennis Culhane spoke on CNN’s “AC360°” in favor of a holistic approach at that would offer a continuum of care.

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Penn Today
New book offers lessons for parents on discussing campus sexual assault

In the guide for caregivers whose child was sexually assaulted on a college campus, SP2’s Susan B. Sorenson provides advice and identifies resources, both on campus and within the community.

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“I am optimistic ultimately because I choose to look at history in centuries and not in days or years or decades,” Ben Jealous said at “Beyond America’s Racial Fault Line.” Highlighted in Penn Today, the event addressed race, politics, and his new book, “Never Forget We Were Always Free: A Parable of American Healing.”

The Feb. 1 event at Kelly Writers House in conversation with Camille Z. Charles, the Walter H. and Leonore C. Annenberg Professor in the Social Sciences, was co-sponsored by the School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2), Kelly Writers House, and the Center for Africana Studies. 

SP2 Dean Sara S. Bachman introduced Jealous. Like his book, “Ben embodies hope,” she said. “He helps us to see the path forward.”

Jealous is professor of practice at SP2, the Annenberg School for Communication, and the School of Arts & Sciences, as well as distinguished visiting fellow at Penn Carey Law and executive director of the Sierra Club.

Read more in Penn Today at link in bio.

@benjealous @kellywritershouse @africanaupenn @penncareylaw @annenbergpenn @harpercollins

“I am optimistic ultimately because I choose to look at history in centuries and not in days or years or decades,” Ben Jealous said at “Beyond America’s Racial Fault Line.” Highlighted in Penn Today, the event addressed race, politics, and his new book, “Never Forget We Were Always Free: A Parable of American Healing.”

The Feb. 1 event at Kelly Writers House in conversation with Camille Z. Charles, the Walter H. and Leonore C. Annenberg Professor in the Social Sciences, was co-sponsored by the School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2), Kelly Writers House, and the Center for Africana Studies.

SP2 Dean Sara S. Bachman introduced Jealous. Like his book, “Ben embodies hope,” she said. “He helps us to see the path forward.”

Jealous is professor of practice at SP2, the Annenberg School for Communication, and the School of Arts & Sciences, as well as distinguished visiting fellow at Penn Carey Law and executive director of the Sierra Club.

Read more in Penn Today at link in bio.

@benjealous @kellywritershouse @africanaupenn @penncareylaw @annenbergpenn @harpercollins
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Jan 27

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Join SP2’s Yoosun Park and other feminist social work historians Wed, 2/8/23, 3:30 PM – 5:00 p.m. EST, for a discussion about the importance of feminist historical study in social welfare and social work. “Politics, Power, Profession: Social Work & Feminist Historians,” a webinar from Affilia: Feminist Inquiry in Social Work, features Park alongside Mimi Abramovitz and Susan Kemp in conversation with Jessica Toft. Register at link in bio.

Join SP2’s Yoosun Park and other feminist social work historians Wed, 2/8/23, 3:30 PM – 5:00 p.m. EST, for a discussion about the importance of feminist historical study in social welfare and social work. “Politics, Power, Profession: Social Work & Feminist Historians,” a webinar from Affilia: Feminist Inquiry in Social Work, features Park alongside Mimi Abramovitz and Susan Kemp in conversation with Jessica Toft. Register at link in bio. ...

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Congratulations to former SP2 dean John L. Jackson, Jr.!!!!

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill announced that John L. Jackson, Jr. has been selected to serve as the Provost at Penn, effective June 1, 2023, following ratification by Penn’s Board of Trustees. Jackson is currently the Walter H. Annenberg Dean of the Annenberg School for Communication and Richard Perry University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. He was previously dean of the School of Social Policy & Practice and senior advisor to the provost on Diversity at Penn.  Link in bio.

@pennpresident @annenbergpenn

Congratulations to former SP2 dean John L. Jackson, Jr.!!!!

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill announced that John L. Jackson, Jr. has been selected to serve as the Provost at Penn, effective June 1, 2023, following ratification by Penn’s Board of Trustees. Jackson is currently the Walter H. Annenberg Dean of the Annenberg School for Communication and Richard Perry University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. He was previously dean of the School of Social Policy & Practice and senior advisor to the provost on Diversity at Penn. Link in bio.

@pennpresident @annenbergpenn
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