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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


Northwestern MEA is advocating for equity and inclusion among menstruators in Illinois. Originally called Northwestern PERIOD, the group changed its name after controversy surrounding the national PERIOD organization.

Menstrual Equity Activists push for inclusivity, grassroots change after separating from national organization

January 26, 2021

Northwestern PERIOD rebranded as Northwestern Menstrual Equity Activists last fall, a change that corresponds with a move from college chapters across the country to disassociate from the national PERIOD...

TV writer and actress Lena Waithe speaks at an event in Ryan Auditorium Thursday. In September, Waithe became the first black woman to win an Emmy for comedy series writing for an episode she wrote for Netflix series “Master of None.”

Actress, writer Lena Waithe discusses TV career, representation in the industry

February 15, 2018

Actress and TV writer Lena Waithe said she took to TV and movies from a young age, and later realized that she could be a part of it. “Watching ‘A Different World’ for sure made me realize I wanted...

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