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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


Floyd Webb speaks at the AfroFuturism Film Festival. The festival, put on by Living in Color and the Black Arts Initiative, worked to highlight award-winning afrofuturism films.

Chicago filmmaker speaks at NU AfroFuturism Film Fest

May 30, 2019

A&E Through a futuristic universe of vibranium and superheroes, “Black Panther” took the world by storm in 2018 and introduced millions to the genre of afrofuturism. Last night, Living in Color...

Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney poses at the 89th Academy Awards in February. McCraney spoke about how his experiences as a black, queer artist have influenced his scripts at a Friday event.

Academy Award-winning playwright shares experiences as black, queer artist

October 15, 2017

One day after watching Thursday’s premiere of the Northwestern student production “In the Red and Brown Water,” Academy Award-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney shared how his experiences as...

Closson: Black arts on campus deserve more awareness, recognition

April 18, 2017

Earlier this month, Barry Jenkins, director of Academy Award-winning film “Moonlight,” spoke on campus, drawing a packed audience and sparking conversation about the importance of diverse storytelling...

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