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Week 3 - Black History Month at NLU

Shelley Lemons - Monday, February 16
 Events 

VOICES, SERVICE, & CELEBRATION

Welcome to the third week of Black Heritage Month at NLU! Read below to learn about all the ways we can celebrate as a community!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. Alumni Spotlight
  2. Purchase the NLU Kente Swag
  3. Download and Use a Zoom Background
  4. BHM Events

 

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Marcus Campbell

(NCE ’16)
Superintendent, Evanston Township High School District 202

Marcus Campbell leads with clarity, discipline, and purpose. Since 2022, he has served as superintendent of Evanston Township High School District 202, guiding district strategy, instruction, and culture with a strong focus on equity and student success.

Before stepping into the superintendency, Campbell served in several leadership roles at ETHS. In those roles, he helped strengthen teaching and learning, expand diversity and equity initiatives, and remove barriers that limit opportunity for students from underrepresented backgrounds.

His steady, people-centered leadership reflects the ethos of NLU. Campbell earned his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the NCE in 2016. His preparation emphasized access, equity, and practical problem solving, values he applies every day as a district leader.

Marcus grew up on the South Side of Chicago, an experience he credits with shaping his discipline and cultural grounding. He spent years studying violin and performing with the Soul Children of Chicago, and later sang with the University of Illinois Black Chorus. Music taught him focus, collaboration, and commitment. Those lessons continue to guide his work.

Dr. Campbell’s leadership reflects what NLU graduates do best. They lead with equity, serve their communities, and turn preparation into impact.

GET YOUR NLU HOODIE OR SWEATSHIRT

Show your NLU Pride this Black Heritage Month by sporting our Kente‑inspired NLU hoodie or sweatshirt—now available in the online NLU Store! These exclusive designs honor the rich symbolism of the Kente cloth while celebrating the strength, culture, and legacy of the Black community at NLU. Wear yours throughout the month to show solidarity, pride, and support for Black heritage on our campuses.
Buy the sweatshirt
Buy the hoodie

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! UPLOAD A BHM ZOOM BACKGROUND

To help bring the celebration into your virtual spaces, we’re excited to share a custom Black History Month Zoom background. We encourage you to use these throughout February as a visible reminder of NLU’s commitment to representation, legacy, and celebration. Click on the image, then right-click to save to your device.

BHM Logo on Black Background

THIS WEEK'S BHM EVENTS


    Monday, February 16-Saturday, February 21
Date Time Event         Location
Mon, Feb 16 7pm-8pm Virtual Game Night Zoom
Tues, Feb 17 & Wed, Feb 18 12pm-1pm Game Night at Lunch Knowledge Exchange
Thurs, Feb 19 12pm-1pm Afrolatina Loteria Knowledge Exchange
Fri, Feb 20 Various Times BESEEN Gives Back Various Locations
Sat, Feb 21 7pm-9pm Ripple Effect Tour 4701 S Martin Luther King Drive

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