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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


The Evanston Public Library hosted a book discussion Wednesday about African-Americans serving in World War I. Community members discussed the Harlem Hellfighters, the first African-American regiment to fight in the war.

Evanston residents discuss role of African-American soldiers in World War I

February 17, 2015

The Evanston Public Library held a discussion Tuesday centered on a novel about the first African-American regiment sent to battle in World War I. Lesley Williams, EPL's head of adult services, said...

Local professor Joan Marie Johnson speaks to Evanston residents about perspectives not included in the bestselling novel “The Help.” The history professor talked about black female activists, including Rosa Parks and and Septima Clark.

History professor discusses missing perspectives in ‘The Help’

November 9, 2014

A history professor spoke to more than 30 people at the Evanston Public Library on Sunday about the experiences and perspectives author Kathryn Stockett left out of her bestselling novel "The Help." Joan...

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