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The Center for Black Studies received the Cultural Center of the Year award in 2021.

Center for Black Studies wins Cultural Center of the Year 2021

By Elisa Reamer | February 13, 2022

DeKALB — The Center for Black Studies received the Cultural Center of the Year 2021 and Innovative Website awards by the Association of Black Cultural Centers in October to recognize all of the hard work everyone has put into the Center for Black Studies.  The...

A classroom in the Center for Black Studies, which offers different programs for Black students to encourage success and help them make connections.

Black Studies minor promotes understanding

By Julio Ceja | February 10, 2022

DeKALB — Students who are looking to change minors or learn about different options can look into the Black Studies minor offered by the Center for Black Studies.  The minor requires students to take 18 credit hours within the required courses,...

Alumni share their stories of social change

By Dan Doren | February 20, 2020

DeKALB — Five NIU alumni shared their personal stories of social change leadership both on- and off-campus at a university-hosted speaking event titled “125th Anniversary Dialogue on Diversity: Groundbreakers” 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Sandburg Auditorium...

Center for Black Studies launches study abroad program to Jamaica

By Ashley Dwy | January 30, 2020

DeKALB — The Center for Black Studies developed a partnership between NIU and Mico University College, located in Kingston, Jamaica, to launch a study abroad program in Jamaica. The program will take six to 15 students and will run from June 20 to July...

Upcoming events: week of Sept. 2

Upcoming events: week of Sept. 2

By Northern Star Staff | September 1, 2019

MondayJonamac Orchard grand opening weekend: Jonamac Orchard will be opening its weekend activities. The corn maze will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and apple picking will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the rest of the season.TuesdayNIU Esports club open...

Black History Month events through February

Black History Month events through February

By Northern Star Staff | February 11, 2019

DeKALB — Various organizations have geared up for Black History Month with a variety of screenings, lectures and other events throughout February.• Diversity Dialogues, a program operated by the Center for Black Studies, is presenting six 45-minute...

Trayvon Martin docuseries encourages dialogue through Black History Month

Trayvon Martin docuseries encourages dialogue through Black History Month

By Sophia Mullowney | February 6, 2019
Father Kyle Manno reads and voices a few petitions during the 9 p.m. mass Sunday at the Newman Catholic Student Center, 512 Normal Road.

Association of Campus Religious Organizations works to connects students to religious resources

By Taher Zeitoun | January 21, 2019

Father Kyle Manno reads and voices a few petitions during the 9 p.m. mass Sunday at the Newman Catholic Student Center, 512 Normal Road.

Graduate student Mary Stamps contributed to the conversation Friday during the I Am Because She Is event in the Center for Black Studies.

Women explore generational gaps in communication and ways to bridge those gaps

By Sophia Mullowney | December 4, 2018

Graduate student Mary Stamps contributed to the conversation Friday during the I Am Because She Is event in the Center for Black Studies.

The Center for Black Studies discusses culturally appropriate Halloween costumes

The Center for Black Studies discusses culturally appropriate Halloween costumes

By Kierra Frazier | October 29, 2018

PepsiCo Inc. needs to vet marketing

By Northern Star Editorial Board | April 13, 2017

The Northern Star Editorial Board is appalled after hearing of the recent advertisement put out by PepsiCo Inc. and its controversy. We stand in solidarity with those that oppose the advertisement and agree that PepsiCo Inc. was right in removing their...

Members of the Black Male Initiative were acknowledged at the ceremony for their academic achievements, community outreach and leadership development.

Students featured for achievements

February 9, 2017

Members of the Black Male Initiative were acknowledged at the ceremony for their academic achievements, community outreach and leadership development.

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