DeKALB – September was Latino Heritage month and, while COVID-19 rendered gatherings by the Latino Resource Center impossible, that didn’t stop NIU students from recognizing and taking pride in their Latino heritage.
“Celebrating Latino heritage...
It’s now the beginning of fall, which means puffy vests over sweaters and pumpkin spice everything. It’s the perfect time of year for a visit to a pumpkin patch. Between the fun activities for you and friends, or you and your family, it is a chance...
DeKALB — Fiber artist and designer Michele Costa donated an art piece in the form of a multi-colored crocheted bike to the Common Grounds Coffee shop. The bike will serve as a way to attract more local artists of color so they may display their...
DeKALB — The Center for Black Studies and the College of Visual and Performing Arts invites the DeKalb community to join together through a social justice event called “Art and Soul” in the form of art to paint “Black Lives Matter” on Castle...
DeKALB — Safe Passage and the Pick Museum of Anthropology joined together to create a powerful and moving art exhibit, Swept Under the Rug, Sept. 29 through Dec. 4 that showcases sexual and domestic violence through survivors’ art.
The exhibit...
U.S. Representative Robin Kelly, a close ally to Lori Lightfoot, mayor of Chicago, attended a gathering in Chicago at federal plaza to mourn Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
She quoted the musical Hamilton in the...
DeKALB— NIU hosted a Microsoft Teams meeting to discuss the role of political activism on campus throughout history at 7 p.m. on Sept. 24.
The speakers included John Butler, NIU alumnus and Board of Trustees Member, Sue Doederlein, Emeritus professor,...
George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, died May 25 after a Minneapolis police officer placed his knee on Floyd’s neck while apprehending him until Floyd couldn't breathe. Floyd’s death motivated Mike Padden, NIU alumnus and civil rights attorney,...
Every Thursday night at 6 p.m. for the past seven weeks, the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N 2nd St., has been hosting a livestream concert on their Facebook page, called #815 Live. #815 Live is the chance for local artists and groups to perform virtually due...
September is Suicide Awareness month: 30 days reserved for sparking important conversations and sharing resources with anyone who is struggling mentally and emotionally. Spreading awareness is important for those who feel lost or unwanted. Having access...
DeKALB — The Egyptian Theatre has been hosting a live Facebook concert called 815 Live at 6 p.m. every Thursday since mid-August that spotlights local artists of all genres with the goal of keeping stages alive during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Each...
DeKALB — The DeKalb County History Center is offering their seven week Genealogy Class virtually at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday starting Sept. 22. It is open to all ages. Genealogist Julie Dresser will lead the class and provide hints, tips and...
