From the Editor's Desk on BC Black Talent Program
The senior editor reflects on Collage the BLACK Boston College ending its Black Talent Program A student led effort that aided Black students and minority inclusion The piece questions university intent noting no Black dormitory and a shift toward a broader minority program with Monroe Moseley directing the effort and the student work ethic.
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Boston College
Black
BTP
Monroe Moseley
Moseley
Our Self Image and Collage Editorial Reflections
The piece urges self honesty and belief in a divine inner capacity to improve. It critiques labeling as MINORITY while praising Black leadership and calls for inclusive participation from all minorities in Collage. Doxie Anne McCoy signs as founding Editor-in-Chief.
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God
the Heights
Doxie Anne McCoy
Columbia
Senior James Davis shares BC survival tips for minority freshmen
Odalis Gonzalez presents James Davis a Boston College senior in history class of 1977 who offers guidance to new minority students. He stresses treating college as a private research project in courses professors and community and advises early conversations with professors to gauge course fit and avoid relying on peer opinions.
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Odalis Gonzalez
James Davis
Boston College
Arts and Science
James
Davis
Activites
Senior Tips by Daryl Logan for Boston College students
The piece highlights Kenniah Samuel, named in Who's Who, a two time speech winner, and Delta Sigma Theta member. It gives practical guidance for minority students on campus including library use, compatible housing, avoiding the Dean's Office, earning grades, utilizing BC resources, maintaining identity, and community involvement. It emphasizes passive communication and early junior year research for post college job markets.
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Daryl Logan
BTP
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Kenniah Samuel
Los Angeles
California
Boston College
Dean of Students
Senior Donna Burton Reflects on Boston College Years
Donna Burton, a BC senior sociology and urban affairs major, recalls Fenwick Hall as a black home for students and notes upperclassmen fought for black rights. She stresses honest communication with professors, balanced study and parties, and active campus participation through roles in the BTP and Minority Office during her time at BC.
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Daryl Logan
Donna Burton
Boston College
Donna
Fenwick Hall
Fenwick
Boston
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