People bowed their heads and fell silent as Julie Canuto-Depina, this year’s recipient of the Martin Luther King, Jr. scholarship, asked attendees at the scholarship ceremony to join her in prayer.
News, On Campus, Top Story
Louis Wins Annual MLK Jr. Scholarship
Christie Louis, this year’s recipient of the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. scholarship, said she first encountered King’s work in her fifth-grade history class, but she did not begin to understand the meaning of his words until later in life.
News, On Campus, Top Story
Students Urged to Consider Heroes Critically at Annual MLK Memorial
Rev. Edwin Johnson encouraged attendees at this year’s Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Gathering to consider their idols critically, acknowledging their full humanity rather than a “pristine fairytale.”
Newton, Metro
Newton Honors Martin Luther King, Jr. Through Virtual Event
Newton civic and religious leaders, activists, and students spoke at a virtual celebration honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. The event was hosted by the Harmony Foundation and centered around the theme of “Keep Moving Forward,” in light of the pandemic and widespread protests against the systemic racism facing Black Americans.
Featured Story, On Campus, News
Students Urged to Dream at MLK Memorial Gathering
Baptist Rev. Willie Bodrick asked BC students to keep dreaming at the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Gathering on Monday night.
Featured Story, Administration, On Campus, News
Annual Unity Breakfast Celebrates MLK
The Black Faculty, Staff, and Administrators Association (BFSAA) hosted its annual Unity Breakfast celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. on Wednesday morning.
Newton, Metro
The First Baptist Church in Newton Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.
The First Baptist Church in Newton hosted the 52nd Annual Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration. The celebration consisted of various speakers and community choirs, reinforcing the message of knowing your neighbor.
Editorials, Opinions
Romero and MLK Scholarships Promote Diversity
“At a school such as BC, where Hispanic and African-American students are historically underrepresented, programs like these two scholarships help to create a more inclusive university.”
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: A Statement From the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Committee
“Facing new challenges in the current political environment, we affirm our commitment to continuing Dr. King’s mission today, by supporting all members of the Boston College community who pursue equality over inequality, righteousness over self-righteousness, and non-violence over violence.”
News, On Campus
Five Students Recognized For Embodying Spirit Of MLK In Annual Scholarship Event
Five undergraduate finalists were recognized at the 33rd annual installment of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship ceremony, with Cai Thomas, A&S ’16, selected as the winner.
