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A quote from the letter written by black student organizers. Within four days of the publication, the letter had over 300 signatures from student and local organizations and about 6,700 signatures from students, alumni, staff, faculty and community members.

Students call on University to divest from police forces and invest in Black communities

June 10, 2020

Dominique Jackson and Weinberg Prof. Alexander Weheliye discuss Jackson’s show, Pose at the State of the Black Union.

Pose actress and author Dominique Jackson talks ballroom culture in State of the Black Union

February 23, 2020

Monique Heart, one of the performers at Dillo Day’s second stage. While previously co-sponsored by WNUR, For Members Only is co-sponsoring this year, and selected five artists including Heart.

FMO brings all-black lineup to Dillo second stage in first year of co-sponsorship

May 27, 2019

Julie Payne-Kirchmeier, right, speaks to ASG senate about the administration’s plans for finding a temporary space for black students during the Black House’s renovation.

Northwestern administrators confirm announcement of temporary Black House location in two weeks

May 1, 2019

Over 100 students attended Northwestern’s Freedom Seder, the first since 2014. The event discussed several topics including the similarities between Jewish, Palestinian and black struggles.

Student coalition revives Freedom Seder after five-year hiatus

April 30, 2019