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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Yvonne Tang | DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Boston University should better support Boston’s unhoused population

Editors April 23, 2021
BU should enforce pandemic measures while also holding space for vulnerable community members.
reggie lewis track and athletic center at roxbury community college

Boston implements Vaccine Equity Grant Initiative

Isabella Abraham March 29, 2021
It includes $1.5 million in funding to increase access and awareness among vulnerable communities.
john lewis mural at food for free in cambridge

Vandalized John Lewis mural finds new home at Cambridge nonprofit

Jesús Marrero Suárez March 15, 2021
A mural of civil rights icon John Lewis found a new home at Food for Free’s volunteer packing center in East Cambridge after being defaced in November.
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EDITORIAL: Boston Globe’s Fresh Start initiative is a step in the right direction

Editors January 25, 2021
Considering the number of people this program has the potential to help, the Fresh Start ushers us into the new year on a hopeful note. While it remains to be seen whether The Boston Globe will follow through with reforming its system for criminal reporting, it has set a necessary precedent for reexamining established journalistic practices.
The Asian Sisters Participating In Reaching Excellence hosted a virtual event Sunday to discuss Asian American representation in the media. COURTESY OF ASIAN AMERICAN WOMXN IN LEADERSHIP

ASPIRE organization seeks representation, truth in Asian American stories

Yiran Yu September 29, 2020
With the growing popularity of Hollywood movies featuring Asian protagonists, ASPIRE set out to address on screen characterizations in media.
Josh Zakim speaks to Rickie Golden, 31, of Cambridge at his campaign event on May 5 at The Mission Bar and Grill. PHOTO BY FELICIA GANS/DFP FILE PHOTO

Unopposed in first reelection, Josh Zakim to continue efforts in District 8

Samantha J. Gross November 4, 2015

Even before official municipal election results were tallied and announced, Josh Zakim, a Boston City Councilor representing District 8, won Tuesday after running unopposed for his first reelection. Regardless...

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