BHM Opening Ceremony Emphasizes Resistance and Restoration in Overcoming Adversity

Patrick Dunn • February 4, 2026

Boston College faculty, students, and community members came together Tuesday evening to celebrate the beginning of Black History Month and call for resistance through joy and community.

Sexual Chocolate: The Beat & the Brotherhood

Milo Priddle • February 17, 2025

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.

Mulligan: Abbott Elementary Carves Space for African American Voices in Comedy

Maddie Mulligan • February 17, 2025

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.

Annual BHM Opening Ceremony Celebrates Black Identity With Reflections and Performances

Paige Folli • February 7, 2025

The Heights Room buzzed with energy Wednesday evening as community members gathered for Boston College’s annual Black History Month opening celebration, highlighted by lively performances and speeches.

Success Over Stigma: Black Perspectives in STEM at BC

Angelina Li, Jack Beckman, and Annika Engelbrecht • February 19, 2024

While some kids were afraid of going to the doctor, Christie Louis looked forward to each of her doctor’s appointments. From a young age, she knew she wanted to go into healthcare.

Annual BHM Opening Ceremony Highlights Black Voices Through Art and Music

Angelina Li and Gigi Chu • February 2, 2024

Members of the Boston College community gathered on Thursday night for the annual Black History Month opening celebration, which was themed “Resistance Thru Art.”

Tarik Lucas Breaks Barriers as First Black Newton City Councilor in 40 Years

Olivia Joung • February 22, 2023

As city councilor, Lucas said he is always listening to his constituents and building relationships with Newton residents.

BAIC’s Black History Month Opening Celebration Praises Black Excellence

Eliza Hernandez • February 4, 2022

Valerie Lewis-Mosley, co-creator of the AHANA acronym at Boston College, said that she is neither a token nor the sum of her parts. Her words echo the powerful sentiments spoken throughout the BAIC’s Black History Month Opening Celebration on Thursday night.