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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

A rectangular painting of George Floyd wearing a dark blue hoodie, with orange flowers in the background and the phrase “Justice for George Floyd” in white.

Community members continue to grieve George Floyd, say former police officer’s conviction is not enough

April 22, 2021

Content warning: This story contains mentions of police violence.  Evanston and Northwestern community members continue to grieve George Floyd following Tuesday’s conviction of former Minneapolis...

Rev. Michael Nabors speaks at a podium outside a parking garage. Four speakers, all wearing masks, stand in a line behind him.

Evanston residents honor George Floyd in interfaith vigil

April 22, 2021

Over 60 Evanston residents gathered to honor George Floyd and affirm the work of the Black Lives Matter movement at a vigil Wednesday evening, a day after the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer...

Evanston Police Chief Demitrous Cook. Cook said accountability within police departments has become more of a priority in recent years.

Mayor Hagerty, Cook County police force members discuss police training

July 6, 2020

Evanston Police Department officers and Mitchell Davis III, the incoming president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, discussed police training in a Monday discussion. The event was the first...

Defining Safe: A Look Inside Minneapolis

Defining Safe: A Look Inside Minneapolis

June 17, 2020

SESP junior Jordan Walker shares her experience protesting racial injustice in Minneapolis. Since the killing of George Floyd by a white police officer, protests have erupted around the world in response...

SESP sophomore Daniel Rodriguez speaks at a previous ASG meeting. Rodriguez called on ASG members Wednesday to be willing to actively learn and practice allyship to Northwesterns Black community and other marginalized groups.

ASG passes emergency resolution affirming University commitment to black student demands, donation legislation

June 4, 2020

In its final session of the academic year, Associated Student Government unanimously passed an emergency resolution and three pieces of legislation, resulting in a call upon the University to more adequately...

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