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The Daily Northwestern

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 poster titled “Black History of Evanston Scavenger Hunt” stands in front of a table titled “Black and Bold.”

Evanston Public Library creates community through Black History Month events

February 28, 2023

Evanston Public Library celebrated National Black History Month with games, events, speakers and its Evanston Black History Scavenger Hunt throughout February.  The Black History indoor Scavenger Hunt...

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,...

Kellogg Prof. Nicholas Pearce delivers the keynote speech during last year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Candlelight Vigil. This year’s keynote speaker will be Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to travel to space.

MLK commemoration event speakers include trailblazing woman astronaut, nationally recognized poet

January 12, 2017

As Martin Luther King, Jr. Day approaches, the MLK Commemoration Committee announced new plans for its annual two weeks of memorial programming, including plans for a more immersive Day of Service. The...

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