Brian Davids Wins 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship

Aidan Gravina • March 12, 2026

Cheers erupted, and a standing ovation ensued in the Heights Room on Wednesday night as Brian Davids was named the 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship winner.

“Love Does Win”: Rev. Eric Jackson Brings a Ministry of Inclusion and Hope to Newton’s Eliot Church

Riley Del Sesto • February 15, 2026

Pastor Eric Jackson, shaped by civil rights activists and teachings, leads Newton's Eliot Church with sermons combining academics, social justice, and inclusive love after a 17-year career across five prior congregations.

Newton’s MLK Celebration Marks a Renewed Call for Progress Amid Uncertain Times

Riley Del Sesto • January 20, 2026

A large crowd of Newton residents shuffled out of the snow-encased First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) with one resounding message in mind: we must keep moving forward.

Esosasehia Owens Wins 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship

Annika Engelbrecht • February 26, 2025

Owens was named the 43rd winner of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Committee’s annual scholarship in a ceremony Monday night. The scholarship is awarded to a Boston College junior who has shown academic achievement, leadership in extracurricular activities, community service, and involvement in the African American community, according to the committee's website.

Canuto-Depina Awarded 2024 MLK Jr. Scholarship

Jack Beckman • February 21, 2024

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.

Louis Wins Annual MLK Jr. Scholarship

Lucy Freeman • February 22, 2023

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.

Students Urged to Consider Heroes Critically at Annual MLK Memorial

Eliza Hernandez • February 11, 2022

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 Honors Martin Luther King, Jr. Through Virtual Event

Doug Girardot • January 22, 2021

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.

Students Urged to Dream at MLK Memorial Gathering

Scott Baker • January 31, 2020

Baptist Rev. Willie Bodrick asked BC students to keep dreaming at the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Gathering on Monday night.

Annual Unity Breakfast Celebrates MLK

Ben Chieng • January 24, 2020

The Black Faculty, Staff, and Administrators Association (BFSAA) hosted its annual Unity Breakfast celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. on Wednesday morning.

The First Baptist Church in Newton Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.

Julia Kiersznowski • January 20, 2020

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.

Romero and MLK Scholarships Promote Diversity

The Heights Editorial Board • March 27, 2017

"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."