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Watch: Murder in Mobile, a documentary short film

In 1948, in Mobile, Alabama, a black man named Rayfield Davis was beaten to death by a white man who was not prosecuted. The crime…

by Adam Fischer and Benjamin Bertsch January 28, 2019

Murder in Mobile

A Northeastern project unearthed the case of Rayfield Davis, a black man who was murdered in 1948 in Mobile, Alabama, by a white man who…

by Ian Thomsen January 24, 2019

Northeastern celebrates 50 years of the John D. O'Bryant African American Institute

A commitment to inspiring students toward excellence, success, and service. A model for inclusiveness on Northeastern’s campus. A “home away from home” for students. This…

by Greg St. Martin November 10, 2018

Gandhi was born 149 years ago, and he is still missed

Award-winning biographer and historian Ramachandra Guha gave two lectures on the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and the issues of modern-day India on Thursday at Northeastern.

by Ian Thomsen October 19, 2018

Tribute honors King’s legacy, examines race in America

A panel of scholars examined the role of race in society at Northeastern’s annual “A Tribute to the Dream” event on Tuesday. “Just as learning…

by Molly Callahan January 17, 2018

Northeastern, NAACP president consider ‘What would Dr. King do now?’

As part of Northeastern’s weeklong commemoration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., the university hosted Cornell William Brooks, president and CEO…

by Molly Callahan January 20, 2017

Northeastern ‘gives life to Dr. King’s dream’

President Joseph Aoun, Tony Award-winner Renée Elise Goldsberry, and the Northeastern community illuminated Martin Luther King Jr.’s lasting impact through song, dance, video, and narrative…

by Molly Callahan January 18, 2017

Northeastern to celebrate life, legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with weeklong tribute

Hamilton star Renée Elise Goldsberry will headline Northeastern’s annual commemoration of King’s life and legacy at an event this afternoon led by President Aoun. There…

by Molly Callahan January 17, 2017

A Tribute to the Dream

Words like ‘tenacity,’ ‘believe,’ and ‘voice’ can be used to describe the work of Martin Luther King, Jr. For one student, his impact is best…

by News@Northeastern January 12, 2017

Messages of empowerment, legacy at King convocation

Members of the Northeastern community witnessed moving speeches and powerful musical performances on Tuesday at “A Tribute to the Dream,” an event honoring the life…

by Greg St. Martin January 20, 2016