As early as 9:30 a.m. on this morning, two signs in support of the white supremacist publication, American Renaissance, were found hanging near Stokes South.
Ahead of Solidarity March, Student Leaders Discuss BC’s Response to Racist Incidents
“How can a response to something so inherently dehumanizing and emotional not be emotional too?” one student said.
Senior Admin Release Follow-Up Statement on Racist Incidents
Last Friday, two signs reading “Black Lives Matter” in Roncalli Hall were defaced to read “Black Lives Don’t Matter.”
Quigley Encourages Faculty to Discuss Race, Attend Solidarity March
“The defacing of several Black Lives Matter signs and a racist social media post sadly remind us that our nation’s original sin—racism—remains a grave threat in 2017,” Quigley said.
Kennedy Urges Students to Act in The Age of Trump
Kennedy said he still respects the fact that Trump is president and won the election.
Hundreds Join ‘Walkout for Black Lives’ to Protest Racism
Helicopters hovered overhead as students led chants of “No peace, no racism at BC!” and “Black Lives Matter!”
Union Rallies to Call for BC to Drop Appeal
Administrators said the union had no right to protest on campus.
Emotions Run High at Rally as Students Plan ‘Silence is Still Violence’ March
“We’re not all going to be free until the most marginalized person is free: black, queer, woman, not able-bodied,” said UGBC President Akosua Achampong, MCAS ’18.
Senior Admin Release Statement Condemning Recent Racist Incidents
“Boston College condemns all acts of hate and is committed to holding any student who violates our standards accountable,” Quigley and Jones said.
Black Lives Matter Signs Defaced in Roncalli
Whiteboards with messages of racial empowerment have also allegedly been repeatedly erased.