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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


Comedian Jessica Williams is A&O Productions’ fall speaker. Williams hosts a podcast, “2 Dope Queens,” and formerly appeared as a correspondent on “The Daily Show.”

A&O announces comedian Jessica Williams as fall speaker

November 7, 2017

Comedian Jessica Williams will come to Northwestern on Sunday night as A&O Productions’ fall speaker, the group announced in a Tuesday release. Williams formerly served as the first black woman...

Communication senior Danielle Harris discusses methods for transforming passive activism into social progress at an event Thursday. “From Slacktivism to Activism: Combatting Social Inaction” discussed how to use resources, gain knowledge and get involved in a meaningful manner.

Black Lives Matter panel examines role of social inaction, activism in supporting community issues

January 13, 2017

Although “slacktivism” itself is not harmful, activists need to take a more engaged role in social justice movements, panel participants said at a discussion Thursday. The event, co-hosted by Northwestern...

Actors perform in the short film “Fighter Kites.” Communication junior Jack Birdsall collaborated with Revanth Levaka, a student from the Annapurna International School of Film and Media, to direct the film, which will be screened at the Studio 22 Premiere.

Studio 22 Premiere broadens programming to emphasize diversity, inclusivity

May 26, 2016

A&E Communication junior Jack Birdsall spent his 2015 spring break in Hyderabad, India, collaborating on small film projects with other students from Northwestern and the Annapurna International School...

Navajo artist and filmmaker Pamela Peters discusses her recent multimedia project on Native American youth in Los Angeles at Helmerich Auditorium on Thursday. Peters also spoke about the challenges facing "Modern Indians" like cultural appropriation and assimilation.

Navajo filmmaker discusses Native American experiences of urban relocation

November 20, 2015

Navajo filmmaker and artist Pamela J. Peters explored the “modern Indian” in discussion Thursday night around her latest multimedia project. More than 15 people attended the gathering at Annie May...

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...

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