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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

Watching TV Lowers Self-Esteem in Black Children

Too much TV inhibits other things that could boost worth.
05/31/2012

Watching TV and Junk Food Go Hand in Hand for Kids

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

Commentary: Half of All Innocents in Jail Are Black

Two law schools teamed up to help exonerate the innocent.
05/21/2012

Half of All Falsely Convicted Prisoners Are Black

DNA evidence is helping to get Blacks out of the system.
05/21/2012