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The Suffolk Journal

 President Marisa Kelly (left) and Tumi (right) pictured with the Creating the Dream award. Photo credit_ Michael J. Clarke, University photographer

ASA president creates community through the beauty of African cultures

Ashley Fairchild, Asst. Copy Editor February 15, 2022

Oluwatumininu “Tumi” Akinyombo, president and founder of the African Student Association, was awarded Suffolk University’s Creating the Dream award for her work around spreading the beauty of African...

Sweet Sweetbacks Baadasssss Song, Malcolm X, Moonlight and The Inheritance are some of the most influential and important movies in Black cinema.

For Black History Month, watch these influential films

Alec Maskell, Staff Writer February 15, 2022

February is celebrated in the U.S. as Black History Month, a time to celebrate Black history in America, and the many significant cultural moments and achievements of the Black community that happens year-round.  One...

Creating the Dream Award winners Briana Ong and Tumi Akinyombo.

Suffolk award shines light on MLK’s legacy

Katelyn Norwood, News Editor February 2, 2022

In a two-part event, Suffolk University Celebrated the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through the work being done today by newly-elected State Senator Lydia Edwards and three members of the...

Lunar New Year: Looking forward through tradition

Lunar New Year: Looking forward through tradition

Jacob Murphy, Staff Writer February 2, 2022

As students begin their slog through the winter months, some members of Suffolk’s AAPI community are celebrating the start of a new year and the warmer weather that is (hopefully) soon to come.  The...

The Massachusetts State House during the snowstorm Saturday.

Biden to nominate first Black woman SCOTUS justice; MA political update

Shealagh Sullivan, Assistant News Editor February 1, 2022

It looks like 2022 will be an eventful year for Massachusetts and national politics, as gubernatorial elections are steadily approaching and Democrats now have the opportunity to appoint a new justice...

Kyle Rittenhouse

Kyle Rittenhouse acquitted of all charges after killing two men during protest

Shealagh Sullivan, Assistant News Editor November 19, 2021

Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges Friday after pleading self defense in the shooting of three men, two fatally, during demonstrations in Kenosha, Wis., last year.  Rittenhouse, 18, had...

Senators discuss diversity issues within Suffolk Athletics

Senators discuss diversity issues within Suffolk Athletics

William Woodring, Assistant News Editor November 10, 2021

Suffolk’s Student Government Association heard from the Center for Career Equity and Success and discussed racial justice in the Suffolk Athletics at their Nov. 5 meeting. SGA President Angela El-Jazzar...

JAKE Small brings fresh perspectives to Career Center

JAKE Small brings fresh perspectives to Career Center

Leo Woods, Staff Writer November 10, 2021

JAKE* Small, one of the newest members of the Center for Career Equity, Development and Success, is creating career readiness at Suffolk University through fairness and inclusion.  Small began working...

The Ridgeway building, which houses Suffolk Athletics.

Suffolk Athletics addressing diversity issues, athletic director says

Caroline Enos and Emily Devlin November 3, 2021

Suffolk University Athletics Director Cary McConnell said his department is working toward being more diverse and inclusive. The changes come after The Suffolk Journal released an investigation in April...

Suffolk University club, Pasion Latina returns to campus with a successful fall semester.

Pasión Latina returns to campus stronger than ever, despite COVID-19

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor November 3, 2021

While the COVID-19 pandemic proved to be a challenging time for Pasión Latina, the Suffolk University club came back more successful than ever. Higher numbers of members and students interested in...

Students raise concerns over racial justice, residence halls conditions in SGA

Students raise concerns over racial justice, residence halls conditions in SGA

News Team November 3, 2021

Students voiced their opinions on racial justice, campus diversity and residence hall issues during the Oct. 28 Student Government Association meeting.  During open forum, Sarah Lawton, president of...

BSU kicks off the academic year with an emphasis on self-expression

BSU kicks off the academic year with an emphasis on self-expression

Mia Minnucci, Journal Contributor October 27, 2021

The Black Student Union hosted a 90s-2000s themed block party at Roemer Plaza earlier this month to welcome back students for a social event. "We want to kick off the semester by reminding everyone...

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