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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


Evanston’s MLK Day celebrations emphasize arts, altruism

January 14, 2016

Several city institutions will host a variety of events focused on the arts and community service throughout the coming week to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Many of the events will take place...

Diane Nash

Distinguished civil rights activist Diane Nash to address Northwestern

December 4, 2015

Distinguished civil rights activist and movement leader Diane Nash will address Northwestern on Jan. 25 in honor of the late humanitarian, Martin Luther King Jr. Nash, a co-founder of the Student Nonviolent...

Lakshmi: On the ills of Columbus Day

October 15, 2015

There are only two specific people for whom the United States recognizes holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. and Christopher Columbus. And there is a radical difference between a man who fought for the rights...

Ava DuVernay discusses her film, “Selma,” after it was screened at Alice Millar Chapel on Monday night. “Selma,” directed by DuVernay, depicts the 1965 voting rights protests.

‘Selma’ director discusses film’s themes

May 18, 2015

When the director of the film “Selma” visited campus Monday, she told the crowd of more than 700 there is a tendency to emphasize achievements of marginalized communities, which can distract from the...

Actor David Oyelowo plays Martin Luther King Jr. in the 2014 film “Selma.” The film’s director, Ava DuVernay, will speak at Northwestern on May 18 following a screening of the film.

‘Selma’ director to speak at Northwestern

May 11, 2015

Ava DuVernay, the first female African-American director to be nominated for a Golden Globe and for the Academy Award for Best Picture, will give a talk May 18 following a screening of her award-winning...

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