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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


 “Whistling Vivaldi” author Claude Steele autographs books after his keynote speech. Steele, a social psychologist, spoke about stereotype threat and how it influences daily life.

One Book One Northwestern author speaks about stereotype threat

February 4, 2015

More than 200 students and community members gathered Wednesday at Harris Hall to listen to One Book One Northwestern author Claude Steele speak about the issue of identity and stereotype threat. Steele...

Multicultural scholar Derald Wing Sue opens his speech about racial, gender and sexual microagressions with an anecdote about people commenting on his accent and questioning where he is from.

Columbia prof discusses implications of microaggression

October 19, 2012

Columbia Prof. Derald Wing Sue explained the concept of microaggressions in an on-campus address to about 50 students Thursday. Sue defined racial, gender and sexual orientation microaggressions as...

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