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Most Parents Discussed Black Lives Matter With Their 8-11-Year-Old Children, Study Shows

About 84 percent of Black parents and 76 percent of White parents had talks with their kids about the movement following the death of George Floyd.
02/06/2024

Former Northwestern Football Players Allege Racism Against Fired Coach Pat Fitzgerald

Three former Northwestern football players accused the school of several incidents of racism involving other players and the coaching staff.
07/11/2023

Northwestern University Is Giving Its African American Studies Department A New Name

The department voted unanimously to change the name to something inclusive of the entire diaspora.
05/17/2023

Look: Here's Why Authorities Are Ruling Northwestern Basketball Player Jordan Hankins's Death a Suicide

The 19-year-old was found hanging in her dorm Monday.
01/12/2017

College Athletes Take Labor Cause to Capitol Hill

Athletes seek congressional allies in unionization effort.
04/02/2014

Commentary: How Kain Colter and Student-Athletes Won at Northwestern

Board rules for players in their effort to get paid.
03/28/2014

Northwestern University Football Players Allowed to Unionize

Board ruling says athletes are school employees.
03/27/2014

This Day in Black History: Jan. 21, 1906

Willa Brown, first Black woman to get pilot's license, born.
01/21/2013

This Day in Black History: Dec. 6, 1892

philanthropist Theodore K. Lawless was born.
12/06/2012
TV Takeover

Watching TV Lowers Self-Esteem in Black Children

Too much TV inhibits other things that could boost worth.
05/31/2012
Almost Every Middle Schooler Watches TV Everyday

Watching TV and Junk Food Go Hand in Hand for Kids

Advertising is winning race to reach youth.
05/25/2012