Berklee College honored Joseph Douglass, Carmen de Lavallade, Duke Ellington and Sarah Vaughan for their barrier-braking achievements at its Berklee Legacy Award Concert on Thursday.
On Campus, News
BAIC Hosts Annual Men of Color Conference
Students and faculty gathered in Gasson Hall to build “bridges to success” for AHANA+ men at its annual Men of Color Conference hosted by the Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center (BAIC).
Metro, Newton
Library Exhibit Highlights Black Newtonians Who Fought in World War II
The Black Newtonians in World War II exhibit at the Newton Free Library highlights the courage of local Black servicemen in the global conflict.
The exhibit reminds visitors of the discrimination against Black people in both the military and society at large in the 1940s. Historic Newton, a partnership between the City of Newton and the Newton Historical Society, put on the exhibit.
Opinions, Column
Women’s History Month As A Crossroad For Justice
March is a highly anticipated month in my family. The first of March marks the beginning of Women’s History Month and Mărțișor (Mer-tsee-shore) in Romania (and Moldova!). On March 1, people receive and give mărțișoare (mer-tsee-shu-ar-eh), a broach to be worn until the end of the month as a celebration of the upcoming spring. Closely…
Featured Story, News
BAIC Closes Out Black History Month
The BAIC’s themes for Black History Month this year were focused around ‘Celebrating Black Joy’ and ‘Stronger Together.’
Metro, Arts, Boston
MFA Boston Celebrates Hip-Hop Culture With Multifaceted Exhibit
In the post-graffiti movement, pioneered by Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1980s New York City, street art evolved to become recognized in the fine arts world. His legacy is celebrated in “Writing the Future: Basquiat and the Hip-Hop Generation” at the MFA.
Administration, Featured Story, On Campus, News
Black History Month Mass Celebrated
BC celebrated the Black History Month Mass Sunday. The Mass, celebrated by Michael Davidson, was focused on overcoming racism, equality, and black history.
News, On Campus, Top Story
BAIC Hosts Black History Month Closing Assembly
“In my opinion, we must respectfully juggle the fact that racism must color the way we see how amazing these activists are treated, very differently from the thoughtful leaders of the Black LIves Matter movement,” said professor C. Shawn McGuffey. “We must do both of these.”
On Campus, News
Black History Month Celebrations Close With Web Series Presentation
Friday night’s celebration of Black History Month included song, dance, and poetry.
News, On Campus
Music Fills the Air at First Event of Black History Month
“Today we’re here celebrating Black History Month, but we know that black history is 365 days a year.”
