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The Holmes Student Center sits on Sunday afternoon. The Real Talk Conference will occur from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 25 in the Holmes Student Center. (Jenny Javkhlantugs | Northern Star)

NIU to host annual Real Talk Conference

By Emily Beebe, News Editor | October 6, 2024

DeKALB – NIU’s Department of Student Affairs and Division of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is set to host their annual Real Talk Conference to allow participants to engage in meaningful conversations and foster empathy. The Real Talk...

White letters say "The Real Talk Conference: Bridging Race, Identity, and Community" on red paint. The conference will feature conversations about ways to combat systematic racism and influence campus diversity from distinguished speakers. (Courtesy of Jami Kunzer)

Community gathers to discuss race on campus

By Brandon Clark, News Reporter | October 17, 2023

DeKALB – NIU is inviting the public to join the conversation on race, identity, community and the barriers that divide us.  The Real Talk Conference: Bridging Race, Identity, and Community is the first of several annual events planned as part of...