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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


People line the sidewalks in front of the YWCA Evanston/North Shore in 2015 for the annual “Stand Against Racism.” The event drew a number of local residents, officials and organizations who pledged to work toward ending racism in Evanston.

Local organizations take annual pledge against racism

April 30, 2017

Local businesses, organizations and residents lined the streets in Evanston and Skokie on Friday for “Stand Against Racism,” an annual event organized by the Evanston/North Shore YWCA to raise awareness...

People line the sidewalks in front of the YWCA Evanston/North Shore for the annual Stand Against Racism. Around 3,000 people participated in the Evanston event this year, the largest number of participants the city has seen.

Thousands join together in Evanston’s annual stand against racism

April 25, 2015

Around 3,000 people took to the streets of Evanston on Friday afternoon to raise awareness of and fight racism. This was the largest crowd that has ever come out in the city for Stand Against Racism,...

Evanston groups rally against racism

April 27, 2014

Signs and honking cars crowded Ridge Avenue on Friday as the YWCA Evanston/North Shore held its third annual Stand Against Racism. Individuals, school organizations, churches and other groups from around...

 More than 2,000 Evanston residents participated in the second annual Stand Against Racism on Friday.

Evanston residents stand against racism

April 28, 2013

More than 2,000 people joined millions nationwide to pledge to fight racism Friday afternoon in Evanston. The YWCA Evanston/North Shore organized the annual Stand Against Racism for the second year...

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