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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy snubs expose racial biases

Sophia Yakumithis February 18, 2021
Because of apparent racial biases, musicians have taken to social media to call out the Recording Academy’s decisions. One of the most well-known manifestations of this is in the career of Kendrick Lamar.
Meredith Varner

American Protest: The Medal of Freedom has lost its honor and meaning

Meredith Varner February 11, 2020
If this country cannot even respect people who differ from the supposed norm, then what do we have? People who say the same things Limbaugh says should be shunned and shamed by society. Awarding his atrocious behavior with this high honor to him shows we have a deep-rooted issue in this country.
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EDITORIAL: Obama upholds legacy in his last days

Editors January 20, 2017

As we say goodbye to President Barack Obama this afternoon, the events of the past eight years, especially during the transition to Donald Trump, are at the forefront of our minds. When Obama was elected...

EDITORIAL: Ben Carson's questioning President Obama's blackness is ignorant, desperate

EDITORIAL: Ben Carson’s questioning President Obama’s blackness is ignorant, desperate

Editors February 24, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson questioned President Barack Obama’s right to empathize with the American black experience Tuesday on Politico’s “Off Message” podcast. Carson told host...

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