Black Professionals Network

Connecting, Empowering, and Inspiring Northwestern’s Black Professionals

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Dialogue, Networking, Community

The �� Black Professionals Network is open to all who strive to build community through shared experiences to foster open dialogue, leadership and mentorship that will improve the NU black professional experience. All are welcome to participate.

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BPN Spotlight

Clovis Semmes speaks at BPN's hosted Juneteenth celebration

Clovis Semmes speaks at NU BPN's Juneteenth celebration

June 17, 2026

from Black Professionals Network

The Black Professionals Network hosted our 5th annual Juneteenth event. Let's keep the celebration going, visit our resource guide and check out photos from the event.

May 29, 2026

from Libraries | Blog

At a formal investiture ceremony at Deering Library last week, Charla Wilson accepted her appointment as the first Evans Family Curator of the Black Experience, a lasting testament to her impact since joining the Libraries in 2017.

Events

October 22, 7:00 PM
Abbott Hall, 710 N. Lake Shore Drive

The Black Arts Consortium is eager to collaborate with the Lyric Opera of Chicago for a robust discussion of the Pulitze...

October 27, 4:00 PM
627 Dartmouth Place

Listen to and be in conversation with other faculty, students, and staff around how we engage with a range of contemplat...

November 8, 2:00 PM
410 S Michigan Ave

As part of our popular Black Arts in the City program, we're looking forward to invitin students, faculty, and staff to ...

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— Debra Blade