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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

Diane Guerrero addresses Northwestern students in a Tuesday speech. The actress, known for “Orange is the New Black” and “Jane the Virgin,” spoke on her experiences in the entertainment industry and her struggles with mental health.

‘Orange is the New Black’ actress shares her experience with immigration policy, mental health

October 4, 2017

“Orange is the New Black” actress Diane Guerrero began her speech Tuesday night by calling attention to those affected by natural disasters in Latin America, the Caribbean and the southern United States...

“Orange is the New Black” actress Laverne Cox talks about race, gender and sexual identity on Tuesday to a packed Pick-Staiger audience. As A&O’s spring speaker, the transgender LGBT advocate shared personal stories about discrimination.

Laverne Cox discusses transphobia, racism with hundreds at Northwestern

April 29, 2015

Actress Laverne Cox described her path to overcoming transphobia, racism and sexism in her talk, "Ain't I a Woman," on Tuesday in front of a packed Pick-Staiger Concert Hall. Cox, a transgender woman,...

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Actress Laverne Cox will speak at Northwestern on April 28

April 19, 2015

Actress and activist Laverne Cox will speak at Northwestern later this month as A&O Productions’ spring speaker, the group announced Sunday night. Cox, a transgender woman, will speak April 28...

Orange is the New Black star Natasha Lyonne speaks about her Jewish identity and acting background Friday as NU Hillels winter speaker. The actress plays Nicky Nichols on the Netflix show.

‘Orange is the New Black’ actress Natasha Lyonne discusses career, Jewish background

March 1, 2015

Actress Natasha Lyonne said at 16, her plan was to go to college and make movies about the things she learned. That plan didn’t work out, as she was never able to graduate college. Lyonne, best...

Actress Natasha Lyonne portrays Nicky Nichols on the Netflix series Orange is the New Black. Lyonne will come to Northwestern on Saturday as NU Hillels winter speaker.

‘Orange is the New Black’ star Natasha Lyonne to speak at Northwestern

February 22, 2015

Actress Natasha Lyonne of the Netflix series "Orange is the New Black" will speak at Northwestern on Saturday as NU Hillel’s winter speaker. The event will be held at 7 p.m. in Ryan Family Auditorium....

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