![FIGHTING BACK - Charles Griffis, the student whose suspension led to the sit-in in Al Niemi’s office, lines up a shot at pool. Griffiss suspension led to a sit in protest by over 100 NMU students in 1969.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/racial-discrimination-632x900.jpg)
A brief history of racism and the fight for racial equality at NMU
Olivia Apa, staff writer
• February 10, 2022
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Archives to hold racial justice discussion
Akasha Khalsa
• February 18, 2021
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Opinion—#BLM, we’re not off the hook
Akasha Khalsa
• February 16, 2021
![thin blue line](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/tbl-01-1024x538.png)
Opinion—The thin blue line flag, a problematic symbol
Lucas Beck
• February 9, 2021
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Opinion—A reflection on MLK Day, white America
Lucas Beck
• January 26, 2021
![The virtual tour of the Jim Crow Museum will be held Jan. 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/image_upload_1572265_Jim_Crow_Museum_Virtual_Tour_W21_11317124.png)
Virtual tour of Jim Crow Museum to be held
Akasha Khalsa
• January 21, 2021
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NMU housing staff receives racial sensitivity training
Nicholas Conroy
• September 16, 2020
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