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Members of BMI greet students entering the 2nd Annual leadership award ceremony, the “Met Gala Ball,” presented by the Black Male Initiative on Mar. 30. The event is held to honor organizations associated with the African-American Student Association. (Nyla Owens | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: BMI brings flair for ‘Met Gala’

By Nyla Owens, Photojournalist | April 5, 2023

Founder of Black Male Initiative Donald Bramlett embraces of the many alumni at Saturdays 20th anniversary celebration event.

Black Male Initiative alumni celebrate 20th anniversary

By Parker Otto | April 3, 2022
To celebrate Black Male Initiative existing at NIU for 20 years, a banquet was held for BMI alumni to share their appreciation for BMI.
Members of Black Male Initiative. Black Male Initiative is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Black Male Initiative celebrates 20-year anniversary with upcoming events

By Parker Otto | March 22, 2022
Black Male Initiative will be celebrating their 20th anniversary with 6 different events.
A classroom in the Center for Black Studies, which offers different programs for Black students to encourage success and help them make connections.

Programs offered through the Center for Black Studies

By Elisa Reamer | March 22, 2022
The Center for Black Studies offers programs that encourage success and help create connections.
Taking its name from the famous theater, Live at the Apollo is a multifaceted entertainment show containing multiple acts. The show will take place at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium in the Holmes Student Center.

‘Live at the Apollo’ to entertain campus Thursday evening

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | March 21, 2019

Taking its name from the famous theater, "Live at the Apollo" is a multifaceted entertainment show containing multiple acts. The show will take place at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening in the Carl Sandburg Auditorium in the Holmes Student Center.

Spokenword show allows students to speak their minds

Spokenword show allows students to speak their minds

By Northern Star Staff | April 9, 2018

SA showcases cultural acceptance

By Sophia Phillips | April 6, 2017

DeKALB — NIU community members gathered in the MLK Commons Tuesday to listen to students speak about fears surrounding cultural differences as part of #OneCultureNIU.#OneCultureNIU is a four-day event being held over the course of this week that was...

Unusual talent brings laughter

By Victoria Lunacek | April 3, 2017

DeKALB | From unicycles to dance groups, the acts that performed for Live at the Apollo brought laughter and enjoyment to all on Friday night.“All the acts definitely got the audience involved,” said Darryl Howard, junior industrial management major.Hosted...

Members of BMI stand while being recognized for Black History Month during a Feb. 28 men’s basketball game at the Convocation Center. BMI will be hosting their annual Apollo Talent Show 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Carl Sandburg Auditorium.

BMI to return to its glory after last year’s show has bad run

By Lindsey Salvatelli | March 27, 2017

Members of BMI stand while being recognized for Black History Month during a Feb. 28 men’s basketball game at the Convocation Center. BMI will be hosting their annual Apollo Talent Show 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Carl Sandburg Auditorium.

Community members gather to listen to prayer and mourn their loved ones who were killed this year in Chicago. The vigil was held at 3:30 p.m. Friday near the MLK Commons by student groups and Carpenter Greg Zanis.

Chicago shooting victims remembered on crosses at vigil facilitated by Greg Zanis

By Jay Ibarra | March 27, 2017

Black Male Initiative to host basketball tournament

By Northern Star staff | September 9, 2016

Black Male Initiative is bringing excitement to the courts by hosting their annual basketball tournament 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Stevenson basketball courts.Teams are allowed eight players and the games will be five on five. Registration is...

Iconic Impressions leads peers with self-image tips

By Satta Kendor | April 11, 2016

Sophomore kinesiology major Antonio Holloway said he was inspired to incorporate more colors in his wardrobe after attending Iconic Impressions’ Fashion Fundamentals, which taught students how to dress professionally.Jacob Clayton, CEO and founder of...

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