College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier

College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier

Free Hugs on the Front Lines

Free Hugs on the Front Lines

For COD's Black History Month, activist Ken Nwadike Jr. spoke about how he uses love to overcome trauma and de-escalate protests.
Mariyam Syed, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023
Thomas Armstrong. Photograph by Elizabeth Barbosa

Lessons from a Freedom Rider

As part of COD’s Black History Month events, students and faculty alike had the honor to listen to Thomas Armstrong, a freedom rider and civil rights activist.
Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023
Guest speaker Larry McClellan. Photograph by Elizabeth Barbosa

History in Your Backyard

As part of COD’s events for Black History Month, guest speaker Larry McClellan discussed freedom seekers and the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Illinois.
Mariana Quezada, Staff Writer
February 13, 2023
Afrikan Dance & Music Institute dance as a means of education.

Photo Gallery: Black History Month Opening Ceremony

COD proudly celebrates Black History Month with the opening ceremony on Feb. 1.
Elizabeth Barbosa, Photographer
February 6, 2023
The Hidden Daily Struggles Black Students Have When Trying to Fit In

The Hidden Daily Struggles Black Students Have When Trying to “Fit In”

BSA raises cultural awareness through discussing their lives as a minority.
Jona Padua, Staff Writer
February 14, 2022
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