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Law Dean Vincent Rougeau Selected as Next President of Holy Cross

Law Dean Vincent Rougeau Selected as Next President of Holy Cross

Megan Kelly February 10, 2021
Rougeau, who also serves as the inaugural director of BC’s Forum on Racial Justice in America, will officially assume the role on July 1. 
BC Community Leaders Urge Solidarity to Confront Racial Justice

BC Community Leaders Urge Solidarity to Confront Racial Justice

Amy Palmer November 2, 2020
Members of the Boston College community—sporting T-shirts and holding signs that read “End racism now,” each marked with the signature BC eagle—flooded the sidewalks of the main campus on Tuesday afternoon in support for racial justice.
Racial Justice Forum Hosts Panel on Partisanship

Racial Justice Forum Hosts Panel on Partisanship

Victor Stefanescu October 25, 2020
According to the director of the Asian American Studies program, Min Song, there seems to be a consensus among Americans that political partisanship is greater this election cycle than ever before. Now, Song is wondering if that is even a bad thing.
Faculty Discuss Black Lives Matter and Formative Education

Faculty Discuss Black Lives Matter and Formative Education

Megan Gentile October 23, 2020
Régine Michelle Jean-Charles, associate professor of French and African and African Diaspora Studies, told members of the Boston College community that it is necessary to say “Black Lives Matter” out loud.
Jones Shares Tools for Becoming a Racial Justice Warrior

Jones Shares Tools for Becoming a Racial Justice Warrior

Amy Palmer October 22, 2020
During her time as a medical student, Camara Phyllis Jones went out to a late dinner with some friends after a long day of studying. As they began eating inside the restaurant together, Jones looked up and noticed the “open” sign across the room. Although seemingly simple, this sign sparked a revelation within her about the dual nature of racism.
Rougeau Discusses Need for Conversations on Race Through Racial Justice Forum

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.
Jess Rivilis / Heights Editor

In Response to Stories of Racism on Campus, BC Says It Is Listening

Scott Baker July 8, 2020
BC posted on its Instagram that it is "listening" to student anecdotes of racism on the @blackatbostoncollege Instagram page.
Leahy Issues Second Letter On Racism, Says Black Lives Matter

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.”
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