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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Spotlight on Society: Visibility for transgender characters and actors

Emma Shapiro March 9, 2021
Trans characters and actors are essential in creating plotlines that appeal to similar audience members. The entertainment industry needs to create more roles that acknowledge the bravery and importance of a transition story, and these actors should receive more awards and recognition.
Damariz Itzel Posadas Aparicio, a Master of Theological Studies candidate at Boston University’s School of Theology and recipient of the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals or “DACA” program, spoke at a virtual panel on Tuesday hosted by the Latin American Studies Department on immigration reform. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU professors host ‘DACA’ panel, call for immigration reform

Yiran Yu November 2, 2020
Millions of Americans will have decided the next president by Tuesday night, and in an election as heavily contested as this year’s, a number of socio-political issues prevail on voters’ minds, including that of DACA.

Activists, supporters fight for immigration rights at Park Street

Erin Edwards January 22, 2018

  Approximately 15 people picketed outside the Park Street T station Friday evening in support of the addition of the Clean Dream Act to the spending bill in order to prevent government shutdown....

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