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Jodi Tang | Graphic Artist

What we’re still getting wrong about sexism | Data Driven

Sarah Datta March 23, 2025
It’s a shallow interpretation of the data to see higher numbers of women in certain professions and make the claim that women just prefer it. No, we have to think about why they prefer it. 
An antisemitic sticker with Nazi signage that says “Stop Funding Israeli Terrorism” stuck on a lamppost at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Harry Agganis Way. Boston University is one of 60 universities under investigation by the United States Department of Education for Title VI violations “relating to antisemitic harassment and discrimination,” according to a March 10 press release from the DOE Office for Civil Rights. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU under investigation by US Education Department for antisemitic discrimination

Sana Muneer March 14, 2025
Boston University is one of 60 universities under investigation by the United States Department of Education for Title VI violations “relating to antisemitic harassment and discrimination.”
Boston City Hall

City’s new standards on marriage license applications seek gender inclusion, equity

Anna Rubenstein September 8, 2023
The City of Boston will no longer require residents to disclose their sex or gender on marriage license applications, a change made in accordance with new gender-aware guidelines launched on Aug. 29 that seek to be more gender inclusive.
The Pavement Coffeehouse in Brighton

Brighton Pavement Coffeehouse management accused of LGBTQ+ discrimination

Sydney Spottiswood April 13, 2023
Former workers of Brighton Pavement Coffeehouse have come forward with allegations of mistreatment and intimidation by management towards queer and transgender workers.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The intricacies of accents: Community, heritage and weaponization | Loud People, Quiet Spaces

Banu Mammadli April 12, 2023
Whether one’s accent is a reflection of their race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexuality or migration, it is an incomparable piece of their identity and heritage—but linguistic profiling need not be the weapon
The exterior of the Department of Romance Studies office.

BU professor denied tenure sues University for discrimination

Kiera Mcdonald March 31, 2023
Professor Rodrigo Lopes de Barros, a Black, Brazilian assistant professor of Romance Studies and current interim director of the Cinema and Media Studies Department at Boston University, is suing BU for discrimination after Provost Jean Morrison and President Robert Brown rejected his application for tenure without providing an explanation.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

EDITORIAL: Don’t rejoice with the NFL for its fake commitment to diversity

Editors February 13, 2023
In recent years, the NFL has taken its foot off the pedal of progress in tackling issues related to the lack of diversity and the treatment of Black players. Many see Super Bowl LVII's rank as a chance of redemption— but does a lucky lineup really warrant that kind of commendable merit?
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley speaking on the COM lawn

Rep. Ayanna Pressley seeks to protect abortion access with EACH Act

Daily Free Press Staff January 31, 2023
U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley helped reintroduce the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Healthcare (EACH) Act on Jan. 26 at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Graphic Artist

Meritocracy Cannot Exist in Big Business | The Intersection

Katie Harmon October 19, 2022
Meritocracy has proven to be an ideal, not a reality. 
natural and protective hair

House passes bill to ban race-based hair discrimination

Bella Ramirez March 25, 2022
The House unanimously passed a bill on March 17 prohibiting discrimination based on natural and protective hairstyles.
East to West: Feb. 28, 2022

East to West: Feb. 28, 2022

Ellen Maloney February 28, 2022

Last day of February! Today on East to West we cover the Shiney James investigation, BU's fiscal year, Michelle Wu lifting proof of vaccination policy and more. Click here to stream this episode of “East...

Monet Ota / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Court challenge to affirmative action reignites debate over the imperfect but necessary policy

Editors January 28, 2022
If Edward Blum and his anti-affirmative action activists get their wish — and race is negated from the admissions process — universities may once again start to resemble the days of varsity jackets and old boys clubs, as representation dwindles to abysmal levels. 
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