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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

Chicago-based artist Marcellous Lovelace’s paintings spread messages about social injustice. His art will be presented at the Dittmar Gallery for the next month.

Dittmar exhibit seeks to spread awareness of modern day segregation

February 18, 2016

A&E In a vibrant display of African-influenced art, the Dittmar Gallery’s new exhibit reflects the injustices inflicted upon black communities. The exhibit features Chicago-based artist Marcellous...

Hecky Powell is one of 37 black business owners in and around Evanston participating in Le Tour de Noir Enterprise Evanston. In honor of Black History Month, black entrepreneurs have planned tours of their businesses.

Black business owners celebrate Black History Month with inaugural bus tour

February 3, 2016

Black entrepreneurs in Evanston are celebrating Black History Month by launching a new tour of Black-owned businesses throughout the city. This month, Le Tour de Noir Entreprise Evanston will feature...

Mueller: How to approach Macklemore’s new song, ‘White Privilege II’

February 2, 2016

About two weeks ago, Macklemore released a song called “White Privilege II.” I have had a lot of time to think about this song and I have struggled with it. Macklemore dropped this song right before...

Art exhibit celebrating Black History Month to open at Noyes Cultural Arts Center

January 24, 2016

A new art exhibit celebrating Black History Month is set to open Jan. 31 at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. The exhibit, titled “Justice for Peace,” was curated by Evanston resident Fran Joy,...

Former Negro League baseball player celebrated in Evanston

February 23, 2015

Inside his South Evanston apartment, former Negro League player Ray Knox flipped through a calendar with black and white photos of baseball players, reminiscing in his deep, gravelly voice on the friendships...

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