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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

Part of the “Up from Down Home” series by local artist Jevoid Simmons. The new exhibit opened at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center on May 10.

Local artist tells family migration story from Alabama to Evanston in ‘Up from Down Home’ exhibit

May 22, 2019

Local artist Jevoid Simmons’ family was forced to flee Alabama in the early 1950s because of threats from the KKK. Today, through his exhibit “Up from Down Home,” Simmons tells the story of his family’s...

Evanston resident Sandy Horton reaches for a book at the Evanston Public Library. The city has a strong reading culture, and around 185 people signed up for a city-wide book club.

Evanston libraries and bookstores support strong reading culture

February 13, 2019

Though it's a city with a population of about 75,000 people, Evanston has a lot going on for people who like books, reading and everything in between. Nina Kavin, the founder of the Dear Evanston Racial...

Nina Kavin attends a meeting. Kavin is the co-founder of the community activism group Dear Evanston.

Evanston Organizes: 8,000 likes later, social media campaign now a central source of community activism

October 19, 2018

This story is part of a series of profiles of activist and community groups across Evanston. Nina Kavin’s computer is full of unpublished interviews. She estimates there are currently 20 to 25...

Protesters walk north on the Dan Ryan Expressway after blocking transportation in an anti-violence march. In addition to protesters from Chicago, at least 36 Evanston residents joined the shutdown in solidarity.

Evanston residents join protestors at Dan Ryan shutdown, call for gun reform

July 10, 2018

Evanston residents joined protesters from across Chicago in blocking the Dan Ryan Expressway Saturday to call attention to gun violence, crime and other issues affecting neighborhoods in the city. Thousands...

Evanston residents to rally in Fountain Square for national gun violence awareness efforts

June 1, 2018

Evanston residents will gather in Fountain Square on Saturday to rally in support of gun control as part of the national Wear Orange Day. The campaign begins Friday on National Gun Violence Awareness...

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