The Heights

Michalczyk to Premiere ‘Lou Montgomery: His Story is Our Story’ at Arts Fest

Leah Stitzel • April 25, 2023

Professors Susan Michalczyk and John Michalczyk's second film centering on Lou Montgomery, BC's first Black student-athlete, will premiere on April 27 at the Arts Fest.

Catalysts: Reflecting On Black History In BC Athletics

Emma Healy, Ethan Ott, and Asa Ackerly • March 1, 2021

Since the 1930s, Black athletes, coaches, and athletic administrators have frequently led the fight against racial discrimination at BC.

Film on First African American BC Football Player Sparks Race Discussion

Will McCarthy • October 23, 2016

The racial discrimination portrayed in the film led students to talk about the current racial climate on BC’s campus.

The Lasting Legacy of Lou Montgomery

Caleb Griego • February 24, 2016

In the late 1930s Lou Montgomery became BC's first black athlete. Despite this marked stride towards progressive ideals, Montgomery faced adversity and prejudice at home and on the road. As a virtuous man, Montgomery took these unfair slights with equal parts grace and strength.

Heights Through The Century: Integration And Inclusion At BC

Corinne Duffy • February 2, 2015

'The Heights' revisits BC's long road to integration, profiling the University's shift from an all-white institution to a more diverse community.