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Forgotten stories: The critical role of Black trans women in the civil rights movement

Rachel Do February 18, 2021
The often overlooked role of Black trans women in the civil rights movement was integral to the movement's success, creating a legacy a Boston activist and the assistant to the director at BU’s Center for Antiracist Research argue must be remembered.
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...

The Human Rights Campaign released its first national report Jan. 23 on the status of legislation affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights. GRAPHIC BY SAMANTHA GROSS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts ranks high in equality, still lacks non-discrimination laws

Daily Free Press Admin January 29, 2015

In 2004, Massachusetts became the first U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage, but despite its marriage equality, it is still lacking in some of its non-discrimination laws, according to the 2014 State...

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REYNOLDS: Why the Movement Can’t End in Marriage

Rebecca Reynolds January 23, 2015

I am unbelievably excited about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear the case that will decide if marriage is a constitutional right for all couples, including same-sex. Someday soon, I will be...

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