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Kelly Brown Douglas Discusses Intersection of Faith and the Black Lives Matter Movement

Holly Branco • February 7, 2022

Kelly Brown Douglas connects faith to the Black Lives Matter Movement in a lecture on Tuesday and in her book 'Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter.'

American Politics Need Empathy

Ana Pirosca • May 28, 2021

I never considered myself a political person. But recently, I realized that I was wrong. I believe there have been a series of radical moments in my life that led me to this realization. As...

Editorial: AHANA+ Students Deserve Better

Opinions • February 8, 2021

Black Lives Matter. Recent events in Xavier Hall have called into question whether Boston College is a campus that holds this belief among its core values. The vandalism and harassment that have taken...

Point/Counterpoint: How Should Athletic Teams Promote Social Justice?

Gabriel Wallen and Frank Fishman • October 22, 2020

'The Heights' contributors Gabriel Wallen and Frank Fishman consider how college athletics should promote social justice.

Rougeau Discusses Need for Conversations on Race Through Racial Justice Forum

Ethan Raye • October 19, 2020

When protests for racial justice swept the nation this summer after the police killing of George Floyd, the Black Student Forum launched a petition urging the University to release a list of tangible steps that it would take to combat racism.

Under National Spotlights, College Athletes Are Obligated to Promote Social Justice

Gabriel Wallen • August 13, 2020

College athletes nowadays are revered at nearly the same level as pros. As such, they have the same obligation to advance social justice movements as professional athletes have had for decades.

Mayer: Fashion Magazines are Canceled

Grace Mayer • July 4, 2020

Fashion publications' fates depend on their response to the Black Lives Matter protests.

Student Petitions Demand BC Do More to Act Against Racism

Megan Kelly • June 12, 2020

After Leahy's statement condemning racism and offering prayers for George Floyd, student petitions call upon BC to better address racial injustice.

Leahy Issues Second Letter On Racism, Says Black Lives Matter

Scott Baker • June 10, 2020

President Leahy sent a letter to the BC community stating that it is essential for everyone to “acknowledge and affirm that Black Lives Matter.”

BC Students, Jesuits Hold Black Lives Matter Demonstration

Brooke Kaiserman • June 10, 2020

Facing outward toward Commonwealth Avenue, a crowd of protesters, including BC students and Jesuits, covered the lawn of St. Ignatius Church on Sunday afternoon.

Die-In Proves Necessary Action to Continue Movement For Diversity

The Heights Editorial Board • October 21, 2018

Last year’s march occurred with the intention that the University would do something in response.

A Conversation on Ferguson, 4 Years Later

Colleen Martin • April 26, 2018

Harvard Kennedy School hosts a discussion to keep dialogue around Black Lives Matter, specifically in regards to the impact of Michael Brown, firm and loud.