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Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

Ibram X-Kendi presenting his book How to Be an Antiracist in New Jersey. On Oct. 14, the Museum of Science, Boston, hosted Kendi to discuss this book to a virtual audience.

Dr. Ibram X. Kendi discusses his book “How to be an Antiracist” and how to fight racism

Julia Ahaesy, Opinion Editor October 20, 2020

Conversations around “anti-racism” have helped provide a clear way for individuals to fight racism, reflect upon their own biases and create real change within each other, as discussed at the Museum...

Breathe 1 mural on Blue Hill Ave. by Rob Problak Gibbs.

WBUR hosts discussion highlighting Black leaders in the Boston art community

Sarah Lukowski, Arts Editor October 20, 2020

On Oct.13, WBUR CitySpace brought together a virtual panel of Black leaders and artists to discuss where bias exists in Boston’s arts community, and how the city is elevating and amplifying new Black...

Black voters continue to be suppressed, says Suffolk students at voting event

Black voters continue to be suppressed, says Suffolk students at voting event

Katelyn Norwood, News Editor October 14, 2020

Suffolk student organizations discussed the continuous oppression of Black voters, and how to vote, over a Zoom event titled “Empowered to Vote - From Oppression to Opportunity” Tuesday afternoon. The...

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Political hopefuls seek to fill seat of Civil Rights icon John Lewis

Savanna Nolau, Journal Contributor October 7, 2020

Georgia Rep. John Lewis’s death in July left an empty chair in Georgia's 5th Congressional District. Georgia voters are now tasked with electing a temporary fill-in for the remainder of his term.  On...

Protesters march through the streets of Boston.

Opinion: Even amidst a pandemic, racial justice protests should not stop

Leo Woods, Journal Contributor October 6, 2020

Boston, listed as the fifth most liberal city in the country, according to Forbes, has unsurprisingly been the host of dozens of Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests since George Floyd’s death in May.  These...

Protestors gather at Boston City Hall on Sept. 25 to call for prosecutors to file charges directly related to the death of Breonna Taylor against the officers who shot and killed her in March.

Report finds 93% of BLM protests peaceful, police disproportionately use force on protestors

William Woodring, Journal Contributor September 29, 2020

A recent report has found that 93% of Black Lives Matter (BLM) demonstrations since May have been peaceful, and that police officers disproportionately used force at these events. The report was written...

How to promote diversity and fight racial bias in the workplace

How to promote diversity and fight racial bias in the workplace

Caroline Enos, Editor-in-Chief September 29, 2020

Boston-area and Suffolk University leaders discussed how to address racial bias and promote diversity and inclusivity in workplaces during a panel discussion on Sept. 25. The Zoom event was organized...

Outside TRILLFITs boutique fitness studio in Mission Hill.

TRILLFIT: A spin on the average workout class

Julene Derolus, Journal Contributor September 29, 2020

With COVID-19 creating a new normal, Boston residents have been presented with unique ways of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, one of those being a fitness class led by TRILLFIT alongside Carson Beach...

Martin Luther King Jr. depicted in the Roxbury Love Story mural outside the Melnea Residence apartment complex. The mural was painted by local Boston artists Ekua Holmes and Rob Gibbs.

Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta King mural unveiled in Roxbury to celebrate their relationship

Dani Webber, News Editor September 29, 2020

A new mural and walking tour was unveiled in West Roxbury Friday to honor Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta King.  Local artists Ekua Holmes and Rob Gibbs painted the...

The meaning of color: a look at racial injustice and diversity

The meaning of color: a look at racial injustice and diversity

Jasmine Francoeur, Journal Contributor September 23, 2020

Lately, I have been feeling like a little fish living her life in a great, round fishbowl. Now I know that sounds far fetched and strange, but let’s say I’m a fish. I know I’m not and I’m a...

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Suffolk professors, experts discuss the right to vote

Kaylie Scalze, Journal Contributor September 22, 2020

On Sept. 17, the Suffolk Law Department hosted a virtual Webinar titled; “Why did the Constitution Not Grant a Right to Vote?” in order to provide a deeper understanding of voting rights in the United...

Killer Mike and El-P of the hip hop duo, Run the Jewels.

Run The Jewel’s newest album “RTJ4” tackles racial injustice

Ashley Fairchild, Journal Contributor September 22, 2020

“F*** it, why wait?” These four words would serve to catapult the rap group Run the Jewels, better known as RTJ, from an underground indie group with a cult following to the voice of a social movement.  Killer...

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