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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


People stand holding Black Lives Matter signs. After two years of selling over 1,500 signs in Evanston, community organization Making Evanston Equitable Together is bringing its Black Lives Matter sign campaign to a close.

Making Evanston Equitable Together concludes Black Lives Matter sign campaign

May 14, 2017

After two years of working to cover the city with Black Lives Matter signs, Making Evanston Equitable Together is bringing its sign distribution campaign to a close. The project began on Mother’s...

DeRay Mckesson

Civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson discusses activism in age of social media

April 14, 2017

Civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson discussed the benefits of social media and engaging in activism during an event Thursday. Mckesson — who is known for his activism in the Black Lives Matter movement...

Deray Mckesson, a prominent Black Lives Matter activist, will speak on Thursday as Global Engagement Summit’s keynote speaker. Students can get free tickets from the Norris University Center front desk starting Monday.

DeRay Mckesson to speak at open Global Engagement Summit event

April 9, 2017

Civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson will speak at Northwestern on Thursday as Global Engagement Summit’s inaugural keynote speaker. Mckesson, known for his Black Lives Matter activism and signature...

Members of Students Organized Against Racism at their conference last weekend. The group is looking to expand its impact on younger students.

ETHS student group promoting racial equality looks to expand impact

March 1, 2017

After five years of facilitating discussions on race at Evanston Township High School, Students Organized Against Racism is looking to expand its impact on younger students. ETHS junior Sofia Garcia...

Evanston Police Detective Loyce Spells speaks about Black Lives Matter at a panel on Thursday. Spells said Christians must combat racism and care for fellow people.

Sheil panelists discuss faith’s role in combatting racism

February 10, 2017

People of faith have a responsibility to speak out against discrimination and police brutality, panel members said at Sheil Catholic Center on Thursday. Aireale Rodgers, the diversity and inclusion...

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