On Feb. 7, 1865, the Illinois legislature repealed its “black laws” — codified restrictions on Black citizens’ rights — following strong advocacy by Black lobbyists. Almost two centuries later,...

The Gender and Sexuality Studies Program and Center for Legal Studies discussed the historical context behind the reversal of Roe v. Wade at a Friday conversation. Led by legal studies Prof. Joanna...

As the Supreme Court stands poised to potentially overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, some members of the Northwestern community are concerned about the lasting impact the decision could have. On...

Northwestern is one of several top universities assessing its teacher evaluation programs after nationwide studies have shown that these evaluations demonstrate inherent bias against non-white, non-male...

Northwestern faculty, staff and students launched the web exhibit “Black Organizing in Pre-Civil War Illinois: Creating Community, Demanding Justice” Tuesday and hosted an opening celebratory event...