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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


African American Studies Prof. Michelle Wright speaks at Alpha Phi Alpha’s discussion on wrongful appropriation of black culture. More than 30 people attended the discussion, which covered topics that included slang, hair and Iggy Azalea.

Alpha Phi Alpha hosts discussion on misappropriation of black culture

March 3, 2015

Alpha Phi Alpha hosted a discussion Monday on the misappropriation of black culture, touching on topics from slang to hair to Iggy Azalea. The discussion, which more than 30 people attended, focused...

Former U.S. Senator Carol Moseley Braun speaks during the candlelight vigil in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. She encouraged the audience to be courageous and to teach younger generations the importance of the civil rights movement.

Former senator Moseley Braun reflects on King, civil rights at Northwestern vigil

January 19, 2015

Former U.S. Senator Carol Moseley Braun joined members of the Northwestern community in honoring Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday night during a vigil at Alice Millar Chapel. Moseley Braun, also...

University to honor Martin Luther King Jr. in 10-day long celebration

January 15, 2015

Northwestern will hold its annual 10-day Martin Luther King Jr. celebration starting Saturday with a day of service. The events include a candlelight vigil Monday night in Alice Millar Chapel and a...

Students in attendance at Monday's vigil held candles and joined the Northwestern Community Ensemble in singing "We Shall Overcome."

Candlelight vigil caps Northwestern’s MLK Day celebration

January 21, 2013

As audience members held flickering candles in front of him, McCormick junior Brandan Matthews read the words of Martin Luther King Jr. “And I assert at this time that once again we must reaffirm...

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