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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Liza Berdykulova | Graphic Artist

Keeping DEI in games means finding authenticity in our narratives | Full Inventory

Chloe Cramutola February 7, 2025
We instead must find authenticity in our narratives, instead of scraping for diversity that never even existed. Maybe then — finally — we can believe equality is more than a political agenda.
The front desk at the Boston University Diversity and Inclusion Office. President Trump signed an order Jan. 20 dictating that the federal government will only recognize two sexes — male and female — causing worry and fear among transgender advocacy groups in Boston. 
LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

DEI, gender ideology executive orders spark divided responses among Bostonians

Tavishi Chattopadhyay February 7, 2025
President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders limiting gender recognition and dismantling Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs cause mixed reactions from students, Boston schools and advocacy groups.
Boston City Hall. Boston City Council filed a hearing order to audit the implementation of restorative justice practices in Boston Public Schools, as well as an order to audit the city’s procurement process for contracts in a meeting on Wednesday. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

City Council discusses hearing orders on restorative justice initiatives for BPS, equity in procurement process

George Lehman March 21, 2024
Boston City Council filed a hearing order to audit the implementation of restorative justice practices in Boston Public Schools amid rising violence, along with an order to audit the city’s procurement process for contractors during its Wednesday meeting.
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?
Governor Forum on environmental justice

Gubernatorial candidates discuss climate change, environmental justice at WBUR forum

Bella Ramirez April 28, 2022
Gubernatorial candidates Sonia Chang-Díaz and Maura Healey addressed climate change and environmental concerns at a WBUR forum.
Boston LGBTQ+ initiative

Mayor Michelle Wu announces new LGBTQ+ Advancement office

Jennifer Small March 29, 2022
Mayor Wu launched a new office that will focus on advocacy, equity and empowerment of Boston’s LGBTQ+ community.
Work and Family Mobility Act

House passes Act permitting driver’s licenses for undocumented residents

Tanisha Bhat February 25, 2022
House passes The Work and Family Mobility Act, permitting driver’s licenses for undocumented residents.
Office for Black Male Advancement

Wu appoints executive director for newly formed Office for Black Male Advancement

Walker Armstrong February 10, 2022
Frank Farrow will now serve as executive director for the newly formed Mayor’s Office for Black Male Advancement. 
Mayor Michelle Wu announces $50 million housing equity plan

Wu invests millions into affordable housing

Casey Choung January 28, 2022
Mayor Michelle Wu announced an allocation of $40 million to create 718 affordable housing units across the city of Boston as part of her housing justice plan to reduce housing discrimination.
MBTA proposes fare changes

MBTA proposes fare changes to buses, trains to improve equity across Boston

Tian Liao January 27, 2022
The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority held a virtual meeting Wednesday to discuss changing fare prices for its services to help improve equity across the city of Boston.
Mayoral candidate Annissa Essaibi-George speaks during a debate against candidate Michelle Wu

Wu, Essaibi George square off on transit, childcare in final televised debate before 2021 mayoral election

Cici Yu October 26, 2021
Mayoral candidates Annissa Essaibi George and Michelle Wu faced-off in their final TV debate.
Alexia Nizhny / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Public infrastructure is more important than it seems

Editors September 14, 2021
It is worth asking how many accidents it will take for any significant progress to be made in public infrastructure?
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