The Daily Northwestern Friday, April 14, 2017
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By MADELEINE FERNANDO
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black chapters on college campuses, he said the “drastic change” was a significant statement of the importance of emphasizing black culture. “It was part of the broader movement in terms of empowerment,” he said. “All of this was an act of black consciousness … and I’m glad that there are others today that follow that because this was a revolutionary act.” Despite these efforts to increase the presence of historically black fraternities and sororities on campuses, there are
Five former members of Congress encouraged students to get involved in politics during a discussion Thursday, responding to questions about government dissatisfaction and political decision-making. More than 30 people attended the event, which was sponsored by Northwestern’s political science department. The event, held in Scott Hall, was part of the “Congress to Campus” program founded by the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress. The program aims to connect students with former representatives to encourage democratic participation, according to the program’s website. The panel included former U.S. Reps. Bob Dold (R-Ill.), Wendell Bailey (R-Mo.), Bill Enyart (D-Ill.), Tom Petri (R-Wis.), and visiting professor and former U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley Braun (D-Ill.). Having a diverse and bipartisan group was intentional because the “whole idea” of FMC is to focus on governance and not political parties, Braun said. Dold (Kellogg ’00) told The Daily he joined FMC because
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By JANE YUN
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Civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson discussed the benefits of social media and engaging in activism during an event Thursday. Mckesson –– who is known for his activism in the Black Lives Matter movement –– discussed the importance of political and social engagement at an event held at McCormick Auditorium in Norris University Center. He spoke to about 275 people at the event, which was hosted by the Global Engagement Summit, a student-run conference that aims to facilitate entrepreneurship and social change. GES brought Mckesson to teach students how to use social media activism to create change, said GES co-director Allie Baxter, a Weinberg senior. “He can talk about activism and make it relevant to anybody in the audience, whether that’s an international student coming to GES for the conference, or Northwestern student, or Northwestern professor or anyone in the community just looking to hear a pretty amazing speaker,” Baxter said. Mckesson said social media like Twitter allows activists to resist “dominant culture narratives” by reaching a large audience. In the past, activists often did not have the same resources to spread their messages as extensively, he said. “Social media allowed us to be present in ways that we couldn’t before,” Mckesson said. “You know Rosa, and Martin, and Fannie — they didn’t have a mechanism to talk to a million people all at once in a way that we do now, and … when we were in the streets of Ferguson, one of the most incredible things was that we became the storytellers.” Mckesson also said protest has become “sexy,” attracting people who are not always dedicated to the cause but want to jump on the bandwagon. Commitment is especially important in social activism, as change can only happen with consistency and passion, he said. He described instances of protesting on the ground as well. Mckesson drove to Ferguson to protest white police officer Darren Wilson’s fatal shooting of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown in 2014. Mckesson said a particularly memorable instance was when » See MCKESSON, page 6
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Panel members talk about the current state of black Greek life on campus and its relevancy. The talk kicked off a series of events held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Northwestern’s Kappa Alpha Psi, which is the oldest historically black fraternity on campus.
Black fraternity marks 100 years
Theta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi hosts panel on black Greek life By CATHERINE KIM
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Students and alumni members of historically black fraternities and sororities discussed the relevancy of Greek life as well as the role of black Greek life at a predominantly white institution during a panel Thursday. The event, titled “Why Black Greeks Matter,” kicks off a series of events organized by the Theta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, the oldest historically black fraternity at Northwestern. The panel is part
of programming to celebrate the chapter’s 100th anniversary. Panelists shared their experiences as black individuals in Greek life, and how they benefited from the networks they made within the community. Panelist Jeannine Turner (Weinberg ’88), who joined Alpha Kappa Alpha — a historically black sorority — at NU, said her chapter provided her with a sense of “camaraderie,” which she had been missing since she had moved to NU without any family or high school friends. Kappa Alpha Psi member Alonzo Mayo, who attended the
event, said he agreed Greek life provides a family-like environment for its members. “I grew up in a very tight-knit family, so when I came here kind of by myself, I didn’t really have anybody I could feel comfortable with,” the Weinberg sophomore said. “The fraternity gave me above and beyond what I expected.” Panelist John Trimble (McCormick ’71), who joined Kappa Alpha Psi at NU, also said black Greek life is a symbol of black empowerment, particularly when he attended college in 1967. With the rise of historically
Bistro Bordeaux to close Sunday after 7 years By SYD STONE
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Local French restaurant Bistro Bordeaux will close its doors Sunday after seven years of business, owner Pascal Berthoumieux announced in a Facebook post. The downtown Evanston restaurant, 618 Church St., sought to bring French culture and cuisine to the local community. In his statement, Berthoumieux said he wants to focus on new projects and spend more time with family. “I have gained so much knowledge and experience, not to mention countless memories. I want to personally thank all our patrons, many of whom have turned into friends over the years,” he said in the statement. “I remain committed to this great city of Evanston and I urge everyone to support local, independently owned businesses
Serving the University and Evanston since 1881
where 100% of the money you spend gets reinvested in the community.” Berthoumieux said he will spend the summer in France but looks forward to returning in the fall with new ideas for his other local businesses — Creperie Saint-Germain, 1512 Sherman Ave., and Patisserie Coralie, 600 Davis St. Evanston’s economic development division manager Johanna Leonard said Berthoumieux had told the Economic Development Committee that he was thinking of “changing his ownership and composition of his holdings” to focus on Patisserie Coralie. She said Berthoumieux hopes to build a wholesale business off of the French cafe, and open another location at 633 Howard St. Berthoumieux declined to comment. According to city documents from January, Berthoumieux said he would lease the new
Howard Street space “upon the sale of Bistro Bordeaux and/or Patisserie Coralie.” “We have to remember that just because a business closes does not mean there was something failing about that business,” Leonard said.
Leonard said though she is confident a new business will replace Bistro Bordeaux, she is unsure exactly what will occupy the space. Wilmette resident Diane Kennedy Welnhofer said she has been going to Bistro Bordeaux
for more than five years with friends and family. Welnhofer said she and her husband often travel to France, and the restaurant in Evanston “brings back good memories” of her trips. » See BISTRO, page 6
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Bistro Bordeaux, 618 Church St. On Sunday, the restaurant will close after seven years of bringing French culture and cuisine to downtown Evanston.
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