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Experts discuss dark past of slavery, racial injustice in Massachusetts

Experts discuss dark past of slavery, racial injustice in Massachusetts

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer February 24, 2021

Historians discussed Massachusetts’ dark history of slavery and racial injustice at a panel on Feb. 18. This panel was part of a five-part series hosted by the Massachusetts Historical Society and...

“Black Boys” illuminates the toll of racism on Black men in America

“Black Boys” illuminates the toll of racism on Black men in America

Sarah Lukowski, Arts Editor February 16, 2021

The Boston Globe is showcasing an array of new and classic films that celebrates Black culture and experiences as part of the paper’s Black History Month Film Festival. The documentary “Black Boys,”...

Art by Hunter Berube

COVID-19 threat includes racism for young Asian Americans

Jasmine Francoeur, Journal Contributor January 13, 2021

Holly Nguyen was working her usual shift as a hostess during the pandemic when two customers came in wearing face masks donning the words “Blame China.” After some initial discomfort at seeing those...

ASA President, Oluwatumininu Akinyombo (left) and Vice President, Patricia Mudogo continue to educate Suffolk about Africa

African Student Association continues to educate Suffolk community on Africa, despite COVID-19 challenges

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor December 9, 2020

Suffolk University’s African Student Association (ASA) continues to work to educate and bring together the Suffolk community through African culture during an unprecedented fall semester.  Suffolk...

Courtesy of The History Project

Dozens honor Rita Hester, a Black transgender woman from Boston whose murder remains unsolved

Hailey Campbell, Staff Writer November 25, 2020

As part of Transgender Day of Remembrance ceremonies, dozens gathered over Zoom to honor the legacy of the Rita Hester, a Black transgender woman from Allston, Mass. who was brutally murdered in 1998.  The...

Dr. Yusef Salaam raises the pants that he was wearing when he was arrested.

Exonerated Five member speaks out about failing justice system at Suffolk BSU and CSN event

Dani Webber, News Editor November 25, 2020

Dr. Yusef Salaam, who was wrongfully convicted during the Central Park Five case, spoke to the Suffolk community over a webinar on Nov. 23 about the failing criminal justice system and how it has impacted...

A poster for #IAMNOTAVIRUS, an organization that works to end racial discrimination and empower Asian American people, along with other communities.

#IAMNOTAVIRUS works to foster inclusivity, support Asian American community

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor November 24, 2020

Suffolk’s Asian American Association (AAA) is looking to help those who have faced microaggressions and other forms of racism by working with the new organization, #IAMNOTAVIRUS. Mike Keo founded...

Climate protesters demand change

Seminar discusses intersection between environmentalism and race

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer November 24, 2020

Boston University’s Environmental Student Organization hosted an online seminar Friday to discuss environmental justice, and the intersection between environmentalism and race. Reverend Mariama White-Hammond,...

Third annual Black Excellence award ceremony honors 11 who make an impact on racial inequality

Third annual Black Excellence award ceremony honors 11 who make an impact on racial inequality

Dani Webber, News Editor November 4, 2020

Suffolk University honored 11 students and alumni at the third annual Black Excellence event on Oct. 22. While this year’s event was held over Zoom, instead of in a grand ballroom with hundreds of...

The panelists of the ICAs forum on racism, public health and contemporary art on Oct. 29.

ICA hosts virtual conversation linking racism, public health and contemporary art

Ashley Fairchild, Staff Writer November 3, 2020

Six panelists came together to discuss racism, public health, contemporary art and how they can be tied together at an Oct. 29 event hosted by the Institute of Contemporary Art. The Institute, better...

Fundamental Sisterhood Society: a club for empowering women

Fundamental Sisterhood Society: a club for empowering women

Roxanne Snowden, Journal Contributor October 27, 2020

Suffolk University’s Fundamental Sisterhood Society club (FFS) provides women on campus a diverse and empowering place to create relationships and meet other  women. President and co-founder Khadija...

Protestors at a racial justice protest in Boston on May 31, 2020.

CSDI event informs student protesters of their rights

JD Conte, Sports Editor October 27, 2020

Students looking to know their rights as protesters attended a Zoom workshop by Suffolk University's Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI) last week. Hosted in coalition with the National...

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