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demonstrator holds a stop the hate sign at a stop asian hate rally in boston common

State lawmakers call for clearer definition of hate crimes

Colbi Edmonds March 30, 2021
A proposed bill looks to create a clearer definition and punishment of a hate crime in the state.
A group of 35 Massachusetts state legislators requested the Baker administration prioritize COVID-19 vaccination distribution to low-income schools. COURTESY OF LISA FERDINANDO VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Boston legislators, researchers say low-income school employees should be prioritized for vaccines

Ashley Soebroto January 27, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine has been heralded a symbol of hope. But as Phase 1 of the vaccine roll out comes to a close, the question remains: who should be next in line? Thirty-five legislators have requested the Baker administration prioritize vaccine distribution for low-income schools over other higher-income schools to facilitate the return to in-person learning, and BU professors agree.
Action Hour is the Boston University Queer Activist Collective’s weekly commitment to anti-racism activism. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU’s Queer Activist Collective calls on community to fight for social justice

Julia Furnari October 28, 2020
The LGBTQ+ advocacy group holds a weekly "Action Hour," where members call representatives to demand justice for victims of police brutality and race-based violence.
East to West: On the Mind

East to West: On the Mind

Daily Free Press Admin January 29, 2018
On today’s episode, “On the Mind,” we’re taking a closer look at mental health. We’ll cover a letter from Massachusetts delegates calling for mental health support for Puerto Ricans, a Boston University listening session on mental health on campus, and a new study on CTE.
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