TrailblazHers, the running club for women of color, sued the Newton Police Department for discrimination last week.
News, Top Story, Administration
BC Files Defense Against Sex and Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit Made by Former Professor
The Trustees of Boston College answered former BC professor Hristina Nikolova’s discrimination lawsuit against the University on Thursday, asserting that Nikolova failed to state claims for which relief could be granted.
Metro, Newton
Newton City Council Approves $1.56 Million in Settlements For Racial Discrimination Lawsuits
Lee Gilliam filed a lawsuit against the City of Newton and the Newton Fire Department on June 17, 2021. In the complaint, Gilliam requested compensation for emotional distress caused by a hostile work environment due to racism.
Opinions, Editorials
Editorial: To Promote Dialogue, Student Organizations Should Not Invite Prejudiced Speakers
Student organizations should not invite discriminatory speakers that ostracize members of the BC community and do not constructively participate in open debate. There is a consistent pattern of hateful and inappropriate speakers being invited to speak on Boston College’s campus. In March, BC Republicans hosted political scientist Hadley Arkes, who promoted conversion therapy and argued…
News, Off Campus, Administration
BC, Union Sued for Religious Discrimination
Ardeshir Ansari, a Boston College electrician, filed a religious discrimination lawsuit against the University and his union in November.
Metro, Boston
Bill Against Natural Hair Discrimination Supported by City Council
“Through this research I realized the amount of over regulation of natural hair that disproportionately impacts black girls,” Edwards said. “These regulations prevent them from going to school and has increased the amount of times they are expelled.”
Top Story, Features
Boston College’s Race Debate
BC students, faculty, and staff weigh in on the University’s social climate after recent events on campus and in the city.
