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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

Students discuss their thoughts about the themes of “Moonlight” after a screening. The SESP-sponsored event highlighted issues of masculinity and intersectionality.

Students discuss intersectionality, masculinity at SESP ‘Moonlight’ screening

February 6, 2018

When asked to describe the movie “Moonlight” in a word, students said it was poignant, thoughtful, impactful and beautiful. More than a year after the movie’s release, about 20 students gathered...

Willie Shaw speaks at an event hosted by the NAACP’s Evanston chapter. She called for legal reform to end the mass incarceration of young black men.

Evanston Branch NAACP hosts panel discussing mass incarceration

February 5, 2018

During her time as a judge, Mary Maxwell-Thomas recommended a young male charged with a crime for an educational program, in lieu of jail time. The boy then went on to earn a college degree and teach in...

Editorial: University shouldn’t relegate Black History Month recognition to students

February 4, 2018

University support of marginalized groups on campus is a storied concern. In 1968, more than 100 students occupied the Northwestern Bursar’s Office in protest after NU failed to meet a list of black...

 A Black Lives Matter flag raised over Norris University Center in January 2018. Northwestern provided a progress update on its previously announced commitments to racial and social justice.

Black Lives Matter flag raised over Norris for second year

January 31, 2018

A Black Lives Matter flag was raised Friday at Norris University Center to signal the start of Black History Month programming. The flag was raised in time for the Harambee event on Friday that “celebrated...

Closson: Expand your discussion, reflection of black history beyond one month

February 12, 2017

For my fifth grade American history class, I wrote a report on Rosa Parks. In honor of Black History Month, my teacher had us research a prominent figure of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement and compose...

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