“The defacing of several Black Lives Matter signs and a racist social media post sadly remind us that our nation’s original sin—racism—remains a grave threat in 2017,” Quigley said.
Kennedy Urges Students to Act in The Age of Trump
Kennedy said he still respects the fact that Trump is president and won the election.
UGBC Introduces Resolution in Response to Racial Incidents
Vice President of Student Affairs Barb Jones and Dean of Students Thomas Mogan attended the meeting to listen to the presentation, contribute to the conversation, and answer questions.
Hundreds Join ‘Walkout for Black Lives’ to Protest Racism
Helicopters hovered overhead as students led chants of “No peace, no racism at BC!” and “Black Lives Matter!”
Union Rallies to Call for BC to Drop Appeal
Administrators said the union had no right to protest on campus.
Emotions Run High at Rally as Students Plan ‘Silence is Still Violence’ March
“We’re not all going to be free until the most marginalized person is free: black, queer, woman, not able-bodied,” said UGBC President Akosua Achampong, MCAS ’18.
Senior Admin Release Statement Condemning Recent Racist Incidents
“Boston College condemns all acts of hate and is committed to holding any student who violates our standards accountable,” Quigley and Jones said.
Black Lives Matter Signs Defaced in Roncalli
Whiteboards with messages of racial empowerment have also allegedly been repeatedly erased.
What Were You Doing When BC Beat Louisville?
In this Monday’s edition of ‘Voices from the Dustbowl,’ we asked students what they were doing when BC beat Louisville. Featured Image by Margaux Eckert
CSOM Accepts Internal Transfer Applications for Second Year
Years ago, CSOM stopped internal transfer applications because classes were getting too crowded. CSOM brought back the internal transfer applications last year out of a matter of fairness.