Monday afternoon, Eradicate Boston College Racism will hold a rally in O’Neill Plaza in response to Donald Trump’s election. Other student groups and faculty continue to hold support groups and discussions.
Administration Should Address Race Issues More Publicly
“Though the administration has addressed UGBC’s concerns, the University should make its response more public and show the student body that it is actively engaged with the issues.”
Students’ Petition Calls for Changes in the Core
Three BC students created a petition to make the core curriculum less Eurocentric as part of their class titled the Challenge of Justice.
LTE: A Response to “Eradicate Members Receive Disciplinary Action in Response to Unregistered Protest”
When I first read this article, my initial reaction was to condemn Boston College’s administration for attempting to punish an anti-racism protest. Just more ways that the administration refuses to work with the outspoken students, right? But after I reread some sections and thought about it a little more, I came to support the administration’s…
‘Eradicate’ Members Receive Disciplinary Action in Response to Unregistered Protest
Five Members of Eradicate Boston College Racism meet with Dean of Students Thomas Mogan in regards to unregistered December protest.
Student Diversity Issues Reveal Need for New Administrative Position
One of the most realistic and immediate ways for the administration to respond to these concerns and the complaints of groups such as Eradicate would be to institute an administrative position meant specifically to address these issues, an idea initially brought up by the Undergraduate Government of Boston College in its fall proposal.
Eradicate Distributes Flyers As Part Of ’12 Days Of Boston College Racism’
As part of their 12 Days of Boston College Racism campaign, Eradicate Boston College Racism distributed anti-racism flyers in O’Neill Library Wednesday afternoon.
Eradicate and UGBC Approach BC Race Issues Differently
Both of these protests addressed the same general issue but went about it in very different ways.
Finding Leverage: The State of Protest at BC
In recent years, student activists have experienced difficulty engaging wide participation from students on issues regarding race, and therefore their requests for greater faculty diversity have lacked clout.
To Raise Awareness Of Racism, Protesters Sing Alternative Christmas Carols
Eradicate BC Racism gathered in front of Gasson and traveled around campus singing to alternative Christmas carols.