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An interview shoot. The Boston University College of Communication hosted a panel discussion as part of its ComTalk series Oct. 20 on the inclusion of LGBTQ+ representation in the media. COURTESY OF SAM MCGHEE VIA UNSPLASH

COM hosts panel with LGBTQ+ community leaders to discuss representation

Emma Hagert October 25, 2021
The Alumni and Friends event was moderated by a 1975 COM alumnus.
Zeke Smith during his visit to Boston University on Thursday. Smith spoke about his experience being outed as transgender on “Survivor.” PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

‘Survivor’ contestant Zeke Smith visits BU, talks being outed as transgender

Megan Antone April 8, 2018

Eighteen days into the 34th season of “Survivor,” Zeke Smith was outed as transgender by fellow contestant Jeff Varner. The action was quickly rebuked by other participants and host Jeff Probst,...

Dev Blair is the creator of the #PoorAtAPrivateUniversity campaign and a performance artist at Boston University. PHOTO BY ADRIANA DIAZ/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Dev Blair on infusing art with activism

Jack Moriarity November 29, 2017

“Diamonds tempered like steel, honed in the flames of my own oppression to forge me into the sword of truth.” An applause of snaps and mummers of agreements emerged from the crowd at the Lilly...

STROINSKI: "Hamilton" cast's cry highlights valid concerns

STROINSKI: “Hamilton” cast’s cry highlights valid concerns

Anna Stroinski November 22, 2016

Vice President-elect Mike Pence sought to enjoy a good, all-American musical last Friday, but was instead met with boos from the crowd and an eloquent curtain speech at the end of the night. While, for...

PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REYNOLDS: When Pink and Blue Are Not Enough

Rebecca Reynolds March 23, 2015

On Friday, I left the comfort and predictability of the Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders office where I intern to attend the True Colors Annual Conference in Connecticut, an LGBT-centered event....

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