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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

Attendees lit candles and sang gospel music to honor King during the candlelight vigil.

Community gathers for candlelight vigil to honor MLK’s legacy as Black History Month approaches

January 28, 2024

Candle lights flickered and gospel tunes filled the air in Alice Millar Chapel Sunday evening. Northwestern students, staff and community members came together to celebrate the annual Dr. Martin Luther...

Multiple people in black attire singing behind a podium.

Black Health and Wellness Collaborative honors Tyre Nichols in candlelight vigil

February 8, 2023

Content warning: This article discusses police brutality, racism and death.  With song, prayer and performance, members of the Northwestern community gathered in a candlelit Alice Millar Chapel on...

A staircase next to a doorframe with a sign saying “Being Black at Northwestern.”

Campus organizations host events throughout Black History Month

January 31, 2023

For this year’s Black History Month, various organizations across campus are hosting events, including workshops, reading series and game nights. Here’s a look at what’s going on. Feb. 1 — Seeing...

Picture of Alice Millar Chapel stained colorful glass with Martin Luther King’s face in front.

Alpha Mu hosts Alice Millar Candlelight Vigil to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.

January 16, 2023

Northwestern students, faculty and community members filled the wooden pews and lit candles at Alice Millar Chapel on Monday afternoon to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. To kick off “Dream Week,”...

People stand in line to receive communion bread and wine from another person holding a tray.

‘You won’t break my soul’: Religious and Spiritual Life hosts Beyoncé Mass

October 10, 2022

As the lights dimmed in Cahn Auditorium on Sunday, a traditional Christian worship service unfolded: a choir, a brief sermon, communion and, of course, music from pop icon Beyoncé.   Beyoncé Mass...

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