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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


Mara Brock Akil (Medill ’92) speaks about her experiences as a writer and producer of TV shows during the State of the Black Union on Wednesday night. For Members Only and NU’s chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists invited Brock Akil and journalist Amy DuBois Barnett to discuss the importance of black narratives in the media.

Journalist, writer emphasize importance of black voices in media

November 19, 2015

Writer Mara Brock Akil (Medill ’92) and journalist Amy DuBois Barnett discussed the importance of black narratives in the media during this year’s State of the Black Union, hosted by For Members Only...

Woman speaking at a podium to people.

Community members express grievances over state budget impasse

November 10, 2015

Illinois Budget Crisis Evanston residents and community activists shared personal difficulties amid the state budget impasse — from the overcrowding of health service centers to withholding of...

On the first full day of a state arts conference hosted in Evanston, attendees gathered in a tent on the East Lawn of Norris University Center for an opening reception.

Evanston hosts statewide arts conference

September 28, 2015

Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl spoke to a crowd of artists and art-lovers from across the state Monday morning about the crucial role art plays in a community. Tisdahl spoke to more than 300 people...

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