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Daniel Arzola discusses intersection of art and activism at NUCHR event

January 16, 2017

Venezuelan artist and activist Daniel Arzola said the world needs “more artists and less martyrs” at an event hosted by the Northwestern University Community for Human Rights on Saturday. The talk...

Communication senior Danielle Harris discusses methods for transforming passive activism into social progress at an event Thursday. “From Slacktivism to Activism: Combatting Social Inaction” discussed how to use resources, gain knowledge and get involved in a meaningful manner.

Black Lives Matter panel examines role of social inaction, activism in supporting community issues

January 13, 2017

Although “slacktivism” itself is not harmful, activists need to take a more engaged role in social justice movements, panel participants said at a discussion Thursday. The event, co-hosted by Northwestern...

Cooper: Social media slacktivism accomplishes little

November 3, 2016

On Monday after class, I opened up my laptop to see many of my Facebook friends had checked into the page for the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, the site of a massive protest against the proposed Dakota...

U.S. Rep. John Lewis answers a question from a young audience member during his visit to Evanston Township High School on Monday. Lewis encouraged young students to become activists and speak up against injustice.

Congressman John Lewis speaks at ETHS on graphic novel trilogy about Civil Rights Movement

August 30, 2016

When U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia) was first asked to write a series of graphic novels about his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, he waved it off. Lewis, who as a young boy was inspired...

Stocker: Activism should be more than campaigns, protests

Stocker: Activism should be more than campaigns, protests

May 17, 2016

Northwestern’s activist community inspires me. Through my roughly two-year engagement with Real Food at NU, I learned a great deal not only about that organization’s objectives but also the incredible...

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