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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Communication senior Danielle Harris discusses methods for transforming passive activism into social progress at an event Thursday. “From Slacktivism to Activism: Combatting Social Inaction” discussed how to use resources, gain knowledge and get involved in a meaningful manner.

Black Lives Matter panel examines role of social inaction, activism in supporting community issues

January 13, 2017

Although “slacktivism” itself is not harmful, activists need to take a more engaged role in social justice movements, panel participants said at a discussion Thursday. The event, co-hosted by Northwestern...

Kellogg Prof. Nicholas Pearce delivers the keynote speech during last year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Candlelight Vigil. This year’s keynote speaker will be Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to travel to space.

MLK commemoration event speakers include trailblazing woman astronaut, nationally recognized poet

January 12, 2017

As Martin Luther King, Jr. Day approaches, the MLK Commemoration Committee announced new plans for its annual two weeks of memorial programming, including plans for a more immersive Day of Service. The...

Four professors discuss the current state of the Black Lives Matter movement on a seven-person panel. The discussion was held Wednesday night as part of two weeks of student-run Northwestern Dialogue programming.

Panelists discuss current state of Black Lives Matter movement

January 12, 2017

The National Panhellenic Council and Northwestern’s chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists organized a moderated discussion Wednesday night to discuss the state of the Black Lives Matter...

The Black Lives Matter flag was raised over Norris University Center on Jan. 3 to commence two weeks of programming around the state of black lives in America. Two student groups cohosted a panel Tuesday about the intersectionality of race and queerness as part of the event.

Black and Queer Panel discusses Black Lives Matter movement, inclusivity

January 11, 2017

Student groups hosted a panel Tuesday to discuss the intersectionality of race and queerness within the context of Northwestern and beyond. “Black and Queer Panel,” held at Kresge Hall, was meant...

(Jeffrey Wang/Daily Senior Staffer) Northwestern Community Ensemble performs for a candlelight vigil held to honor lives lost due to violence directed toward the black community. The event was part of a two-week series of programming around Black Lives Matter.

Candlelight vigil held to mourn black lives lost over past 6 months

January 9, 2017

Students, faculty and staff gathered at Alice Millar Chapel on Sunday for a candlelight vigil to honor black lives lost to police brutality and prejudice-driven violence committed in the past six months. The...

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