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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


Evanston celebrates Black History Month with discussions, events

February 3, 2015

Various Evanston organizations and centers will host discussions, exhibits and lectures throughout February to celebrate Black History Month. The Evanston History Center has premiered the first event,...

Rev. Kenneth Cherry leads the Christ Temple Missionary Baptist Church's gospel choir performance. Family Focus hosted a screening of the documentary "Evanston's Living History" on Saturday as part of celebrations of Black History Month.

Residents reflect on Evanston’s history of segregation

February 16, 2014

Community members revisited Evanston's history of segregation and lynching Saturday afternoon with civil rights activist and Evanston resident Alice Tregray. Local nonprofit Family Focus screened the...

Weinberg senior Amrit Trewn gives a talk on interracial sexuality on Wednesday. The presentation on sexual violence in communities of color was co-sponsored by CARE and the Gender and Sexuality Studies Undergraduate Advisory Board.

Students speak about sexual relations, violence in black community

February 12, 2014

Two Northwestern seniors spoke Wednesday about interracial sexuality and sexual violence in the black community. Communication senior Kyra Jones and Weinberg senior Amrit Trewn both presented the results...

Northwestern kicks off Black History Month celebration

January 26, 2014

Northwestern began its six-week observance of Black History Month on Friday with Harambee, a celebration of African, Caribbean and African-American culture. The event, which was hosted by African American...

Tone down, win big: Dressing for interviews

February 21, 2013

February is all about Valentine’s Day, Black History Month and awards shows. However, as we approach its end, the month also becomes about interview preparation (for the lucky ones among us, anyway)...

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