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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

Provost Jonathan Holloway in his office in November. Holloway, a scholar in African American history, discussed in his speech the history of black student activism and his role as a professor and dean.

Black organizers share experiences, strategies on campus activism

February 11, 2018

After the fatal shooting of Michael Brown in 2014, Sarah Oberholtzer (Communication ’17) said she wanted a space for black students to express grief and anger. So she organized a demonstration as a “space...

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...

Evanston artist Melissa Blount. Blount hosted a quilt making circle to honor the lives of black women and girls lost to interpersonal violence.

Evanston artist hosts quilt circle, commemorates BLM movement

February 1, 2018

Evanston artist Melissa Blount held a quilt-making session Wednesday to honor the lives of black women and girls lost to interpersonal violence. Held at the Segal Visitors Center with over 100 in attendance,...

 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...

Srivastava: Conservatism must shift approach to social issues in the Trump era

January 9, 2018

It only takes a comparison of two political student groups’ Facebook pages to determine the ideological leaning of a college campus. On campus, College Republicans have less than half the number of page...

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