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

The Daily Northwestern


Actor David Oyelowo plays Martin Luther King Jr. in the 2014 film “Selma.” The film’s director, Ava DuVernay, will speak at Northwestern on May 18 following a screening of the film.

‘Selma’ director to speak at Northwestern

May 11, 2015

Ava DuVernay, the first female African-American director to be nominated for a Golden Globe and for the Academy Award for Best Picture, will give a talk May 18 following a screening of her award-winning...

“Orange is the New Black” actress Laverne Cox talks about race, gender and sexual identity on Tuesday to a packed Pick-Staiger audience. As A&O’s spring speaker, the transgender LGBT advocate shared personal stories about discrimination.

Laverne Cox discusses transphobia, racism with hundreds at Northwestern

April 29, 2015

Actress Laverne Cox described her path to overcoming transphobia, racism and sexism in her talk, "Ain't I a Woman," on Tuesday in front of a packed Pick-Staiger Concert Hall. Cox, a transgender woman,...

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Actress Laverne Cox will speak at Northwestern on April 28

April 19, 2015

Actress and activist Laverne Cox will speak at Northwestern later this month as A&O Productions’ spring speaker, the group announced Sunday night. Cox, a transgender woman, will speak April 28...

Nick Offerman plays Ron Swanson on the NBC comedy "Parks and Recreation." The comedian and actor will perform stand-up comedy Saturday as A&O Productions' winter speaker.

‘Parks and Rec’ star Nick Offerman to perform Saturday as A&O winter speaker

February 2, 2015

Nick Offerman will perform stand-up comedy Saturday at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall as A&O Productions’ winter speaker. The performance will be followed by a question-and-answer session moderated...

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