Reflections on Belonging to the CHARA Collective
The Boston Bruins have clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs following a 3-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils. This achievement comes as the team's captain, Brad Marchand, was named the 27th captain in the franchise's history.
Meanwhile, at the College of the Holy Cross, the College of the Holy Cross Anti-Racism Alliance (CHARA) continues its mission to address issues of race and racism within the college community. CHARA, a student-led organization, works to promote awareness, dialogue, and action related to anti-racism and foster an inclusive and equitable campus environment.
One of CHARA's board members, David Mahaffey '92, found himself reflecting on his own past after joining the alliance during the Covid pandemic. Mahaffey, who was unaware of racial unrest at Holy Cross until his senior year, admitted that CHARA helped him acknowledge his own racism, which took the form of uncaring silence.
CHARA encourages introspection, particularly among white people, and provides a platform for students to engage with race-related issues critically. The organization collaborates with other campus groups, advocates for institutional changes to combat systemic racism, and amplifies marginalized voices.
On February 18, CHARA will be hosting relevant discussions in Hogan (4th floor). For more information about CHARA or to get involved, visit their website at www.chara1843.com or contact them at [email protected].
In the world of sports journalism, Allyson Noenickx serves as the Editor-in-Chief for the article "Bruins Season Preview: What to Look For on the Ice". Meanwhile, Mike O'Brien '23 holds the position of Chief Sports Editor for the article "Taylor Hall, Bruins Surge Into Playoffs", which was published after an embarrassing 8-1 loss to the Washington Capitals.
As the Boston Bruins gear up for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the College of the Holy Cross continues to strive for racial justice and equity within its community. The Bruins' victory serves as a reminder of the power of teamwork and the pursuit of a common goal, values that resonate deeply within both the sports world and the fight against racism.
- David Mahaffey '92, a member of the College of the Holy Cross Anti-Racism Alliance (CHARA), found that his participation in the organization encouraged introspection, particularly among white individuals, and helped him acknowledge his own past racism.
- CHARA, a student-led organization at the College of the Holy Cross, aims to address issues of race and racism within the college community by promoting awareness, dialogue, and action related to anti-racism, fostering an inclusive and equitable campus environment.
- The College of the Holy Cross Anti-Racism Alliance (CHARA) collaborates with other campus groups, advocates for institutional changes to combat systemic racism, and amplifies marginalized voices, providing a platform for students to engage with race-related issues critically.
- As the Boston Bruins, currently in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, focus on teamwork and the pursuit of a common goal, the values they demonstrate resonate deeply within both the sports world and the fight against racism, echoed by the College of the Holy Cross as they strive for racial justice and equity within their own community.
