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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


Actors perform a stage reading of “The Whipping Man,” a Civil War-era play, at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. Following the performance, community members discussed how themes of oppression are still prevalent today.

Community members discuss racism at play stage reading

February 10, 2019

A stage reading of a play set immediately after the Civil War sparked conversation about systems of oppression still prevalent in today’s society. “Blacks aren’t the only souls eroded by the...

Two actors embrace while rehearsing for “Familiar.” The show, written by actor/playwright Danai Gurira, focuses on a family of Zimbabwean-Americans living in Minnesota.

NU prof puts on new Steppenwolf play tackling the “familiar” subject of family

November 14, 2018

When Celeste M. Cooper was in college, she was often the only person of color in her acting classes. Cooper said she would often step into roles typically played by white actors, or roles that didn’t...

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