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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


Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks in Chicago in 2017. A recent NU survey found Kamala Harris and Stacey Abrams are at the top of black voters’ preferences for his running mate.

NU survey finds black voters are more enthusiastic about Joe Biden with a black woman as VP

July 14, 2020

A June 9 survey conducted found that black voters are more enthusiastic about supporting presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden when he has a black woman as his running mate. The survey, conducted...

Keynote speaker Don Thompson talks to vigil attendees on Monday about Martin Luther King, Jr.’s messages. Thompson, president and CEO of Cleveland Avenue in Chicago, said respect is something King advocated for.

Annual Martin Luther King candlelight vigil features Q&A with former McDonald’s CEO

January 15, 2018

At the annual Candlelight Vigil at Alice Millar Chapel, keynote speaker Don Thompson, whose office once boasted a portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr., shared his personal respect for King’s legacy. “Dr....

Astronaut Mae Jemison speaks about the need for diversity in advancing social issues and scientific exploration. Jemison was the first African-American woman in space and the keynote speaker of Northwestern’s Martin Luther King, Jr. commemorative programming.

First African-American woman astronaut discusses convergence of civil rights, space

January 24, 2017

Mae Jemison, the first female African-American astronaut, urged in a speech at Northwestern on Monday that diverse perspectives are necessary to advance not only social progress, but also scientific discovery. Jemison,...

Evanston students gather onstage for the finale of Diverse Communities United. The event, in which third through twelfth grade students performed hip hop dance, skits and poetry readings, held Monday at Evanston Township High School to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Students lead artistic community event honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

January 18, 2017

When Oakton Elementary School fifth-grader Izayah Carr stepped up to the microphone with a smile on his face, more than 1,000 people cheered as he introduced the opening act of Diverse Communities United,...

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and former Mayor Lorraine Morton at the city’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ceremonies at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. The speakers emphasized honoring King’s legacy at the event.

Evanston community leaders celebrate King’s life, legacy

January 16, 2017

Evanston leaders discussed the relevance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy at an annual MLK Day event. Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, Ald. Delores Holmes (5th) and former Mayor Lorraine Morton spoke at...

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