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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


Chicago historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas discussed Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and complicated history in Chicago in his keynote speech Tuesday.

Chicago historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas commemorates life and Chicago impact of Martin Luther King Jr.

January 21, 2025

Shermann “Dilla” Thomas honored the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and his complicated history in Chicago during his keynote speech in Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall Tuesday night. Thomas’ keynote...

Marsae Mitchell danced as she performed a libation to honor her ancestors.

MLK Day celebration highlights women’s legacy in the Civil Rights Movement

January 21, 2025

Evanston residents celebrated women’s role in the Civil Rights Movement at an event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy Saturday.  The city’s MLK Day of Celebration, held at the Fleetwood-Jourdain...

The concert featured performances from the Chicago Music Institute, Hearing in Color, Dance Center Evanston and the Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative.

MLK Community Celebration Concert honors King’s legacy with speeches, songs

January 21, 2025

Musicians, faith leaders and community members gathered Sunday afternoon to commemorate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at Nichols Concert Hall. The 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King...

A table of books about Martin Luther King Jr. sits inside the Evanston Public Library.

Evanston Public Library holds MLK Day of Celebration and Service

January 21, 2025

Community members celebrated activist Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and worked on service projects during the Evanston Public Library’s MLK Day of Celebration and Service on Monday. Kids made bracelets...

Interim University Chaplain and Executive Director, Religious and Spiritual Life Rev. Dr. Karen Mosby leads the chapel welcome at the beginning of the ceremony.

Community vigil held in honor of MLK at Alice Millar Chapel

January 13, 2025

Northwestern faculty members, students and Evanston community members lit up Alice Millar Chapel with candlelights, clapping and singing to gospel tunes Sunday afternoon for the 45th annual Martin Luther...

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