It is important to acknowledge that Boston’s nightlife — just as any social structure dominating public life — is regulated by systemic racism that prevents everyone from having equal access to a care-free night.
Recognizing the differing levels of education between schools is the first step in solving the issue that busing tried, and mostly failed, to correct. Then, we must follow it with fully realized action to level the playing field and provide a brighter future for all Americans.
To resolve this conflict, America must ask itself what exactly it was that the Confederacy stood for. If the Confederacy, in fact, stood for slavery, does memorializing its heroes validate white supremacy?
Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of civil rights activist and Boston University alumnus Martin Luther King Jr. BU has held multiple events throughout the week to honor his life and legacy, including lectures, prayer services, panels and a concert.
This election season, I covered a rally in support of District 7 City Councilor Tito Jackson in his bid to become the next mayor of Boston. The event was held at the Massachusetts Association Minority...
The Boston branch of the NAACP released a report card evaluating Mayor Martin Walsh’s administration Sunday, stating he failed to bring about the changes he promised for Boston’s communities of...
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and his challenger Tito Jackson, discussed a spectrum of issues — in front of an audience of approximately 100 — under the umbrella of racial representation at the final...
Most biographical dramas are dry, fact-driven and stereotypical. To many in the audience, it is just a repetition of historical textbook chapters translated onto the screen.
Another catch: these...
American civil rights activist Cornell William Brooks will be joining Boston University’s faculty this semester as a visiting professor with a joint appointment between the School of Law and the...
New York had its presidential primary on Tuesday, and there are a lot of people who are not happy with how it went down.
The state has a closed primary, which means voters must be registered as a Democrat...
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To the Boston University Community,
I have not forgotten the time when I...
Boston University is holding its first Unity and Community Week to promote dialogue and social justice on campus, teaming up with various student groups and college departments. To begin the week Wednesday...
