By Patrick Hauf On Monday, author and political commentator Dr. Marc Lamont Hill gave a speech on the injustices in America. The audience in the Reilly Center could feel the passion in Hill’s voice. Exclude the politics, and it is clear that Hill is a very talented speaker who has done extensive research on the…
By Lian Bunny Photo Editor American criminal justice system or injustice system? Breea Willingham, Ph.D., a former Bonaventure journalism and mass communication professor, argued the latter in her talk titled “Race, Crime and the American Injustice System.” The lecture, given last Friday in the Walsh Amphitheatre, replaced the All Bonaventure Reads (ABR) author’s talk. Bryan…
By Lian Bunny Photo Editor What is offensive is determined by who is offended, not who is offending,” Robert Amico said. In response to recent events such as the Charleston, South Carolina, shooting, St. Bonaventure Residence Life sponsored a talk titled “Confederate Flag: Hate or History” on Wednesday evening. More than 100 students, faculty and…
St. Bonaventure is set to host a series of seminars titled “#RaceMatters,” regarding racial equality, during this semester. The program will include several movies, discussions and talks and aims to open the door for further dialogue on racial issues facing America, according to Rick Trietley, vice president of student affairs. According to Trietley, the idea…
By Jackie Roberts Staff Writer We, as college students, belong to a generation more integrated than ever before, according to civilrights.org. Our generation celebrates diversity more than any before us. With each step towards an unsegregated world, we must take time to reflect on the progression we have made. We also need to reflect on…
