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Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Donald Trump, stop comparing yourself to Nelson Mandela | Not to Get Political But

Lauren Albano April 11, 2024
Trump tends to frame himself so closely to great historical activists, martyrs and heroes to hide the fact that he is a slimy, horrible and dangerous man. For him to compare himself to civil rights leaders when he’s on trial for paying hush money to a porn star who he had an affair with is delusional to a legitimately insane degree. 
A clip from the Zulu film “Nabantwa Bam’.” The Boston University African Studies Library held a virtual discussion of the film Wednesday night. ILLUSTRATION BY CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

CineMAfriq hosts film discussion on the film ‘Nabantwa Bam’,’ Apartheid in South Africa

Hailey Pitcher November 22, 2021
The Boston University Pardee School of Global Studies African Studies Center hosted the film discussion.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Let’s Talk About: Westernization in non-Western countries

Mayela Machribie Lumban Gaol March 17, 2021
Not immersing in Western customs would make me ignorant, but immersing myself only to Western culture would pull me away from my own. Everything in life should be in moderation, especially if we want to be open-minded in a globalized world.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Politics Philosophized: How we reward ‘peace’ efforts can be problematic

Max Ferrandino February 10, 2021
Peace is hard to define and even harder to celebrate. Giving a prize for peace is difficult regardless of what criteria you use.
The mural completed on Thursday on the corner of Clifford and Warren Streets in Roxbury. PHOTO BY TRISHA THADANI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

THADANI: Two artists representing the under-represented side of Roxbury

Trisha Thadani September 9, 2014

When people passed by the new Nelson Mandela mural on the corner of Clifford and Warren streets in Roxbury and realized it was “Kwest” and “Deme5” who painted it, the two local artists suddenly...

Students gather on Marsh Plaza to honor Nelson Mandela

Daily Free Press Admin December 10, 2013

In front of a flag that flew at half-mast outside of Marsh Chapel, members of the Boston University community gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of former South African President Nelson Mandela...

Students, officials gather to honor Nelson Mandela

Daily Free Press Admin December 8, 2013

Boston University students met with Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore Friday to reflect on the importance of South African leader Nelson Mandela, who died Thursday. “Honoring Nelson Mandela and what...

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