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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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African American Studies department announces comedian Ziwe Fumudoh as keynote speaker for 50th anniversary celebration

April 20, 2022

Comedian Ziwe Fumudoh (Communication ’14) will deliver the keynote address at the African American Studies department’s 50th anniversary celebration May 20.  Fumudoh created and stars in the variety...

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Black students discuss undergraduate experience, University demonstration policy

November 11, 2021

Black Northwestern students discussed diversity within the University's Black community, administrators’ responses to student activism and the African American Studies department’s role in supporting...

Illustration of women in a blue shirt working at a desk. There is a laptop open in front of her, and she is holding papers, while a baby sits to her left.

Caregiver faculty, students reflect on University childcare aid, voice concerns around return to in-person work

May 28, 2021

For much of the past year, Asian American and African American Studies Prof. Nitasha Tamar Sharma said she felt like she failed her son. While her daughter has managed to independently finish fourth...

About 12 Northwestern students wearing purple jackets and white sashes stand on a white and purple parade float and smile at the camera waving.

Seniors Kriti Shah and Andrew Golden named Homecoming Wildcats

May 11, 2021

Weinberg senior Kriti Shah and Medill senior Andrew Golden were named Homecoming Wildcats last month during I Heart Northwestern Week.  Larry Irving, president of the Northwestern Alumni Association,...

Crowe Hall, home of the African American Studies department. Faculty and affiliates sent an email to President Schapiro following his condemnation of student protests on Monday afternoon.

African American Studies faculty members send response to Schapiro email

October 20, 2020

A day after President Morton Schapiro wrote a community email condemning the protests about abolishing University Police, African American Studies department members sent a letter in response. In an...

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