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Boston University’s school of Theology hosted the webinar “The Queer Art of Reading and Resilience: Uplifting BIPOC Trans Life and Spirit” Thursday, which included six BIPOC transgender panelists. COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

STH celebrates resilience of transgender communities

Julia Furnari November 6, 2020

LGBTQ individuals experience higher rates of violence and death than their heterosexual peers, and this reality can take a toll. To celebrate trans resilience and address topics such as transphobia...

“GraceLand,” a short film created by Boston University alumna Bonnie Kathleen Discepolo, follows a mother and her daughter Grace, who believes she is the reincarnation of Elvis Presley. COURTESY OF BONNIE KATHLEEN DISCEPOLO

BU alum conquers gender identity in Elvis Presley-inspired film

Ashley Soebroto November 5, 2020
A former BU School of Theater and College of Communication student recently released a narrative comedy short film "GraceLand," which explores topics of gender, identity and acceptance.
Dean of Boston University's School of Theology Mary Elizabeth Moore at the college's 2018 commencement in Marsh Chapel. Moore announced at the beginning of the month that she would be stepping down at the end of the academic year. COURTESY OF DAVE GREEN FOR BOSTON UNIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPHY

School of Theology Dean, Mary Elizabeth Moore, announces departure

Emma Lindsey September 17, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Moore, dean of the School of Theology at Boston University, has announced her plans to step down from her position at the end of this academic year. Moore has been the dean since 2009 and said she plans to take a research sabbatical following her departure.
EDITORIAL: High school curriculum needs LGBTQ representation

EDITORIAL: High school curriculum needs LGBTQ representation

Editors April 23, 2018

Boston is no stranger to a lack of minority representation in its public schools. High schools in the area notoriously fall short in diversity among teaching staff and fail to provide students with the...

What Grinds My Gears: On handling sensitive topics

What Grinds My Gears: On handling sensitive topics

Riley Villiers March 27, 2018
The Daily Free Press published an article yesterday about a C0201 assignment that went awry. I urge you to read this story because it outlines the entire issue and what is currently being done.
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