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The Suffolk Journal

Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

A word cloud of terms the Suffolk community came up at the end of an event Thursday. These words described what it means to them to combat anti-Asian hate.

AAA holds anti-Asian hate discussions with Suffolk community

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor April 20, 2021

Conversations hosted by the Asian American Association (AAA) last week gave members of the Suffolk community a chance to share their perspectives on Anti-Asian hate, and rally support around the Asian...

Protestors continue to advocate for anti-Asian hate, as hate crimes continue to escalate.

AAA to host anti-Asian hate conversations, encouraging solidarity

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor April 12, 2021

Suffolk University’s Asian American Association (AAA) is working with campus departments and organizations to host discussions this week about how to fight and cope with anti-Asian racism.  The Suffolk...

Demonstrators march during a March 14 Stop Asian Hate Rally in Boston.

Suffolk students weigh in on how to fight anti-Asian hate

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer March 30, 2021

Hate crimes against Asian Americans have spiked nearly 150% in the past year, with the most recent instances of violence in Atlanta and San Francisco shocking the nation. Eight were left dead after...

Demonstrators march during a March 14 Stop Asian Hate Rally in Boston.

When a journalism project on attacks against Asian women becomes something more

Jasmine Francoeur, Journal Contributor March 23, 2021

For my journalism class in the Fall of 2020, my honors project was to write a feature story examining the racial violence targeted at Asian Americans. My research included the number of reports filed to...

The Christopher Columbus Statue at the Boston Waterfront.

Revisiting history vs. removing it: Boston historians weigh in on controversial statues

Caroline Enos, Emily Devlin, and Kayla Dalton March 23, 2021

As calls for racial justice ramped up last year, statues of controversial historical figures were taken down. Or, in the case of a Christopher Columbus statue in Boston, beheaded.   The six-foot white...

Suffolk bias reporting system gives students opportunity to report hate on campus

Suffolk bias reporting system gives students opportunity to report hate on campus

Shealagh Sullivan and Olivia Acevedo March 23, 2021

Suffolk University’s bias reporting system allows students to report discrimination on campus, protecting the Suffolk community in both Boston and Madrid from hate.  If a student or staff member...

Opinion: Women’s History Month is a time to relearn and celebrate intersectionality

Opinion: Women’s History Month is a time to relearn and celebrate intersectionality

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer March 23, 2021

March is Women’s History Month ― a time to celebrate the accomplishments, legacies and everyday achievements of women around the world. However, the movement for women’s rights is not subject to...

Letter to the Editor: Take time to process and grieve after Atlanta

Letter to the Editor: Take time to process and grieve after Atlanta

Anna Nguyen March 19, 2021

Hello everyone,  My name is Anna Nguyen and I am the president of the Asian American Association at Suffolk University. I personally wanted to reach out to y'all as AAA's president, but also as a friend.  On...

Renowned physician speaks on racism in public healthcare during pandemic

Renowned physician speaks on racism in public healthcare during pandemic

Ashley Fairchild, Staff Writer March 16, 2021

Renowned emergency physician Dr. Esther Choo, joined the Boston Public Library and its “Repairing America” series on March 9 to talk about the impacts of racism within the healthcare system. Choo,...

Demonstrators march outside of Suffolk Universitys Sargent Hall at 120 Tremont St.

Boston Black Lives Matter groups march ahead of Chauvin trial

Leo Woods, Staff Writer March 9, 2021

Hundreds gathered at Government Center and marched through Boston’s streets Saturday to bring attention to the trial of Derrick Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer who killed George Floyd last May. The...

Keke Palmer led a powerful virtual discussion with Suffolk students on Feb. 28.  

Keke Palmer speaks with Suffolk students about self-love and racial justice

Julia Ahaesy, Opinion Editor March 2, 2021

Actress, comedian, singer-songwriter, Emmy-winning television host and social activist Keke Palmer led a powerful discussion about self-love, Black Joy and racial justice at a Suffolk University Zoom event...

Blak Fatigue event creates safe space to speak truths

“Blak Fatigue” event creates safe space to speak truths

Ashley Fairchild, Staff Writer March 2, 2021

Panelists shared their stories and struggles with the mental toll racism takes on them during a Feb. 24 Dim Events networking event for college students. According to a recent article in Greater Good...

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