When Michael Davidson, S.J., was growing up in Kingston, Jamaica, a group of Boston College students visited his school for several weeks. Davidson remembered these students for their kindness and encouragement.
Features, On-Campus Profiles, Profiles, 2025 Celebrating Black Voices
Celtics Honoree’s App Helps Black Autistic Youth Build Communication Skills and Support Mental Health
“From what I’ve seen, a lot of people that are dealing with autism, they struggle not only labeling their emotions but navigating the world because the world doesn’t understand them,” Nelson said. “Seeing their faces light up when they have a tool that’s made for them, they feel special and heard.”
Features, Off-Campus Profiles, Profiles, 2025 Celebrating Black Voices
Renamed McCrory-Francis Scholars Program Honors Lives and Legacies of Two Black Alumni
“Them renaming it in honor of him and Mr. Floyd is just unbelievable, and I’m glad that he was able to really allow students to experience it, and students are still able to experience it,” Francis-Forrester said.
Long-term Features, Long-form Features, 2025 Celebrating Black Voices, Features
Black BC Website Maps Out the Black Experience on Campus
“It’s one thing to give somebody a book and say ‘If you want to know more about X read this,’” Frederick said. “I think that’s one way to intervene. But the more of yourself you get involved in learning—your physical self, your intellectual self, your emotional self, etc. — the more meaningful what you learn is to you as a human.”
News, Scene Podcast, 2025 Celebrating Black Voices
From Isolation to Empowerment: Black in Business BC Bridges the Gap for Black CSOM Students
Black CSOM students at Boston College often face isolation and underrepresentation, impacting their sense of belonging and professional growth. In response, they’ve built their own support networks, including Black in Business BC, a student-led group providing mentorship, resources, and career connections. Despite challenges, they foster a strong, unified community.
Scene Podcast, News, 2025 Celebrating Black Voices
“Pockets of Hope”: The Evolution of Black Student Enrollment at BC
Boston College has worked to increase Black student enrollment since 1968. After the 2023 Supreme Court ban on affirmative action, BC adapts with new admissions strategies, focusing on diversity, community partnerships, and holistic reviews to maintain inclusivity.
Opinions, Op-Ed, 2025 Celebrating Black Voices
Advocacy Paves the Way for Legacy
Just two weeks before the start of my freshman year, I was welcomed into a community that completely shifted the trajectory of both my life and experience here at BC. The BC F1RST College Transition Program (CTP) provides support and guidance to help students succeed. They offer programs that foster relationships with faculty, encourage the use of university resources, and cultivate intentional connections that will benefit students throughout their college careers. It was truly heaven-sent for a student like me, who grew up in Georgia and was moving across the country for the first time in my life.
Sports, 2025 Celebrating Black Voices
Danya Abrams is Back with BC Basketball, This Time with a Lifetime of Experience
Danya Abrams ended his BC career as one of only two players in the program’s history with 2,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds. And now, Abrams is back where it all started: on the court with BC men’s basketball.
Arts, Arts Features, 2025 Celebrating Black Voices
Sexual Chocolate: The Beat & the Brotherhood
Navigating a predominantly white institution like BC as a minority can pose difficulties—especially for incoming students. SC was founded in hopes of instilling a sense of community for students feeling lost while also giving them the chance to express themselves.
Arts, Television, Column, 2025 Celebrating Black Voices
Mulligan: Abbott Elementary Carves Space for African American Voices in Comedy
While there is always work to be done to highlight more diverse voices, Abbott Elementary shows that it is possible to be both entertaining and influential.
