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Remembering Unsung Black Social Work Pioneer Lester Blackwell Granger

Social Work Blog

NASW Social Work Pioneer Lester Blackwell Granger (third from right) pushed to integrate the U.S. military after World War II. That is also true of social workers of color. Lester Blackwell Granger is one such historical figure, a social worker few people know about who should enjoy wider acclaim. Source: U.S.

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Solidarity and Support with Ukrainian Social Work Educators from the Schools of Social Work

The International Association Of Schools Of Social

Due to military attacks from the ground and air, over 15 million people have already been forced to leave their homes and have become internally displaced or refugees in other countries. Connect to the Social Work for Peace initiative. People live in fear of losing their loved ones and each and every member of their country.

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