African-Americans

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1	UNI hires new African American studies prof Northern Iowan 118:3, p.1	09/02/2021	New history faculty member, Professor Emily Masghati, discusses her reasons for teaching at UNI; photo.
2	African American Children and Families Conference held in SEC Northern Iowan 116:40, p.1	03/02/2020	The ninth annual African American Children and Families Conference was held in the Schindler Education Center on February 28. The theme was "Transforming Communities for the Betterment of the Lives of African American Children and Families;" photo.
3	CME panel features Black voices Northern Iowan 116:36, p.1	02/17/2020	The UNI Center for Multicultural Education (CME) hosted a panel discussion with Black and African American students. This was the latest panel in the "What Your Students Want You to Know" series, which was launched in November 2019 to feature voices of UNI students from diverse populations. CME Assistant Director Keya Levy hosted the panel which included students Christina Downey, Laito Zarkpah, Daniel Loggins, and Bre Eigenheer; photos.
4	Black History Month with BSU Northern Iowan 116:32, p.4	02/03/2020	UNI's Black Student Union (BSU) has prepared events honoring Black History Month in February. The include the BSU Kickoff, Poetic Justice, Skate Party, a panel of black and educated (BAE) professionals, exhibit Tunnels of Oppression, Soul Food Dinner in conjunction with Waterloo's Gift of Life Church, and Toast for Change; photo.
5	BSU chats about cultural experiences Northern Iowan 115:36, p.2	02/18/2019	Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the discussion event Brotha & Sista Chat in Maucker Union as part of Black History Month celebrations; photo.
6	Diversity on display in new exhibit Northern Iowan 115:34, p.2	02/11/2019	The exhibit "Telling a People's Story," featuring children's book illustrations of African Americans throughout history, will be on display in the Rod Library Learning Commons until February 19; photo.
7	12th annual Read-In comes to UNI Northern Iowan 114:39, p.2	02/22/2018	The African American Read-In event exposes children and adults to African-American authors and illustrators who are not often talked about in literature. The article talks about the importance of the event and how every year it reaches more and more people; photo.
8	WWII film highlights tramua at home Northern Iowan 114:39, p.4	02/22/2018	Author Clinton Olsasky reviews the Netflix film "Mudbound" which portrays the post war experiences of two WWII veterans, one who was black and the other white.
9	"My Black is Beautiful" week Northern Iowan 114:19, p.4	10/30/2017	The Black Student Union (BSU) is hosting "My Black is Beautiful Week" to celebrate and acknowledge African American students at UNI. The week will have a variety of events or activities such as speakers, a movie night, games, and food; photo.
10	Much work remains for racial equality Northern Iowan 114:5, p.3	09/11/2017	Columnist Abbi Cobb discusses racism. She says more progress needs to be made before society can begin to celebrate.
11	Free Speech Northern Iowan 112:52, p.1	04/21/2016	Campus conversations about free speech and racism recently have included forums, panels, student demonstrations, reports, and classroom discussions; photo.
12	UNI 7: Activism impacts campus nearly half a century later Northern Iowan 112:47, p.1	04/04/2016	In 1970, a group of students that became known as the UNI Seven led a demonstration and movement on campus that eventually resulted in a space for multi-cultural students to gather; photo.
13	Carson and the 'no true black man' fallacy Northern Iowan 112:39, p.3	02/25/2016	Slaughter discusses presidential candidate Ben Carson's recent remarks on President Barack Obama and race; photos.
14	Students take a trip through the Tunnel of Oppression Northern Iowan 112:38, p.4	02/22/2016
15	Racial hostility plagues CV Northern Iowan 112:16, p.1	10/22/2015	Members of campus respond to a report published in the Huffington Post naming Waterloo-Cedar Falls the 10th-worst place for black Americans to live in the United States; photo.
16	UNI Interpreters Theatre presents 'The Soul Food Museum' Public Relations News Release 2014:192, p.1	02/26/2015	This will be an interactive performance that will bring light to the magic, politics, and ritual of an African-American Sunday dinner. The performance will take place on March 6, at the Wesley Foundation.
17	Campaign brings people together Northern Iowan 111:38, p.4	02/23/2015	The Black Student Union held their "I will not die young" event in the Innovative Teaching and Technology Center.
18	Panther Portraits: Chillin' Da Conscious Poet Northern Iowan 111:38, p.4	02/23/2015	Photos from a Black Student Union event; photo.
19	UNI Media Opportunity: UNI to host Zulu and Collier for African-American Read-in Public Relations News Release 2014:181, p.1	02/16/2015	The ninth annual African-American Read-In is on February 19, in Rod Library and Maucker Union Ballrooms A, B and C.
20	UNI to host Conference on African-American Children and Families Public Relations News Release 2014:163, p.1	01/29/2015	This is UNI's fourth year hosting the event that will take place in the Schindler Education Center (SEC) on February 20. This event is free and open to the public.
21	Panther portraits: voyage to Africa Northern Iowan 110:50, p.6	04/14/2014	Photograph of a traditional African costume worn to teach students a Congolese dance.
22	Annual read-in brings familiar face to UNI Northern Iowan 110:41, p.4	03/03/2014	UNI hosted its eight annual African-American Read-In. Children from the Cedar Valley met the friendly Sesame Street cast members and were exposed to many different books and illustrations from African-American authors; photo.
23	Sesame Street's Elmo to visit UNI's eighth African-American Read-In Public Relations News Release 2013:185, p.1	02/20/2014	UNI will host their eighth annual African-American Read-In. Children from the Cedar Valley will be reading books and learning more about African-American culture. There will even be a guest appearance from Sesame Street's Elmo.
24	UNI event aims to empower African-America community Public Relations News Release 2013:183, p.1	02/20/2014	UNI will host the third annual Conference on African-American Children and Families. The conference looks to educate those in attendance on diversity. There will be several breakout sessions and a keynote speaker, Janice Hale.
25	Letter to the editor Northern Iowan 110:25, p.3	11/22/2013	Says the Black Student Union felt strongly about the article written in the Northern Iowan titled "Segregation still prominent in modern times." Says the author of said article was racial profiling.
26	Bowler adds to UNI's accounting team: One of 108 African-American accounting professors in U.S. Northern Iowan 110:5, p.2	09/13/2013	Cathalene Bowler has recently been added as an associate professor in accounting. The accounting department head, Marty Wartick, thinks that Bowler will be a very good fit at UNI; photo.
27	Prize-winning author and lecturer to speak at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:203, p.1	02/18/2013	Mr. James W. Loewen, one of the most acclaimed historians of race in the United States, will give a lecture on his award-winning book "Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism." He will also hold two workshops focusing on his two books.
28	UNI to host conference on African-American children and families Public Relations News Release 2012:204, p.1	02/18/2013	The second annual Conference on African-American Children and Families will be held in the Schindler Education Center on February 22. It will consist of many breakout sessions on the subjects on education and diversity.
29	UNI to celebrate launch of International Pretty Brown Girl Day Public Relations News Release 2012:199, p.1	02/13/2013	Sheri Crawley, the founder and CEO of the Pretty Brown Girl Foundation, will be hosted by UNI during its annual African-American Read-In. Guests will have the opportunity to read Ms. Crawley's book, "Pretty Brown Girl" as well as interact with her.
30	Black Student Union hosts fashion show Northern Iowan 109:34, p.6	02/12/2013	The Black Student Union hosted a Black in Time Fashion Show as part of Black History Month. The shows hosts, Rob Byrd and Ray Vynn Schauf, joked around and shared historical information about the fashion.
31	Kaleidoscope series presents Rosa Parks play to children for MLK Day Northern Iowan 109:31, p.5	02/01/2013	"Walk on: the Rosa Parks story" was presented by Mad River Theater as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations.
32	An open letter to moderate college Republicans Northern Iowan 109:3, p.4	08/31/2012	Author examines of the religious right on the Republican Party; notes stands against gay marriage and women's rights. Young Republicans may have been left behind; photo.
33	UNI to host author of 'Who's Afraid of Post-Blackness?: What it means to be black now Public Relations News Release 2011:253, p.1	04/02/2012	American novelist Toure will speak about being black in America.
34	Sixth annual African-American Read-In Public Relations News Release 2011:178, p.1	02/20/2012	The College of Education will host the sixth annual African-America Read-In at the Price Laboratory School.
35	UNI to celebrate Black History Month Public Relations News Release 2011:158, p.1	02/01/2012	Several events will occur on campus to recognize black history month.
36	UNI to host conference on African-America children and families Public Relations News Release 2011:139, p.1	12/22/2011	The first annual Conference on African-American Children and Families will take place in the Schindler Education Center. The conference is designed to educate many professions committed to improving the lives of children.
37	Everyone needs to know that someone cares Northern Iowan 108:25, p.3	12/02/2011	A smile, a hello, or a thumbs up can help another person's attitude. Friends are important, but just being pleasant to everyone brightens their day and yours; photo.
38	Forum held for African American men Northern Iowan 108:21, p.1	11/08/2011	Over fifty African-American men participated in the first of its kind meeting. The event focused on ways to improve the health and wellness and educational and relationship challenges facing the community.
39	Richness rather than threat Northern Iowan 108:8, p.4	09/23/2011	Diversity of culture should not be a threat to educated people. Get to know those from another culture on campus. You will learn as much from them as they will from you.
40	UNI African-American alumni reunion; Homecoming 2011, October 7-8 Northern Iowa Today 94:3, p.26	09/01/2011	Group will organize activities at Homecoming; photo.
41	Panelists discuss revision of Mark Twain's classic Northern Iowan 107:42, p.5	03/08/2011	Replacing the n-word with slave in the classic book makes the book even more difficult to teach. The book deals with race, murder, death, and cruelty. These are heavy topics to discuss and bring emotion into the discussion.
42	UNI hosts annual African-American Read-In Northern Iowan 107:41, p.5	03/04/2011	First graders from Price Lab and Waterloo schools packed the Maucker Union Ballroom to learn about African-American history. Over 425 students attended; photo.
43	Annual African-American Read-In to feature celebrity readers, storyteller. Public Relations News Release 2010:233, p.1	02/24/2011	The event focuses on sharing African-American books by African-American authors and illustrators.
44	Yawns and Oh No's Booksellers Northern Iowan 107:38, p.9	02/22/2011	African-American Read-In organization found that Barnes and Noble do not carry very many books for minority groups. It was suggested that some people do not read books; hence the suggested name change.
45	African American film director to speak at UNI. Public Relations News Release 2010:215, p.1	02/10/2011	Julie Dash will speak as part of the Hearst Lecture Series. Dash has toured internationally with her work and has received numerous awards.
46	UNI hosts 'An Evening with Cornel West' Public Relations News Release 2009:330, p.1	03/15/2010	West, the Class of 1943 University Professor in the Center for African-American studies at Princeton University, a social activist and author, will speak about civic engagement and the democratic process.
47	UNI holds African-American Read-In Northern Iowan 106:39, p.1	02/26/2010	First and second grade students from Black Hawk Elementary and the Walter Cunningham School of Excellence spent a day on campus with UNI students. The read-in promoted literacy. Author and illustrator Jan Spivey Gilchrist read to the group; photo.
48	Students celebrate Black History Month with old and new traditions Northern Iowan 106:38, p.6	02/23/2010	Decorating dormitory doors, bulletin boards, movies, speakers, seminars, and read-ins are all used to celebrate Black History Month; photo.
49	Study circle brings campus community together on issues of bias, race Northern Iowan 106:38, p.1	02/23/2010	Informal group meets to discuss racial, ethnic, religious, and social biases on the UNI campus. The group is very accepting and desires to learn and become aware of the biases; photo.
50	UNI's MTA hosts 4th Annual African-American Read-In Public Relations News Release 2009:287, p.1	02/18/2010	Alumna Jan Spivey Gilchrist returned to the college for the Read-in, where she lead a series of three sessions with students from Black Hawk Elementary, Walter Cunningham School of Excellence, and Malcolm Price Laboratory.
51	UNI alumna and award-winning illustrator to meet and greet public at Cedar Falls library Public Relations News Release 2009:285, p.1	02/17/2010	In coordination with the African-American Read-In, Jan Spivey Gilchrist, children's book illustrator will meet and greet at the Cedar Falls Public Library. Copies of her books will be available for purchase from University Book and Supply.
52	UNI celebrates Black History Month Public Relations News Release 2009:259, p.1	02/04/2010	The Center for Multicultural Education (CME) will offer a variety of events throughout February in honor of Black History Month. Umaru Balde will describe his journey from child slavery to his pursuit of a college education in Iowa.
53	Center for Multicultural Education to host speaker Melissa Esquivel Oct. 6 Public Relations News Release 2009:91, p.1	09/30/2009	Esquivel, interim administrator of the Iowa Division of Latino Affairs and manager of the Iowa Youth Congress will discuss the impact of Latinos in the United States and Iowa.
54	Let's Talk: students get a unique opportunity Northern Iowan 105:18, p.2	10/31/2008	Panel members from various ethnic and cultural groups shared stories of their beliefs and struggles in life.
55	UNI student is crowned Miss Black Iowa 2008 Public Relations News Release 2007:497, p.1	03/13/2008	Evette Fantroy will represent the state as Miss Black Iowa in the Miss Black USA pageant June 21-23.
56	Black History Month Spotlight Northern Iowan 104:38, p.23	02/26/2008	Abraham Lincoln's legacy explored, a history of Black History shared; brief biographies of two influential African-Americans; photo.
57	Elementary students celebrate African American Read-In at UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:398, p.1	02/01/2008	Elementary students from Cunningham Elementary School will participate in the 2008 National African American Read-In February 4.
58	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	02/05/2007	An African-American Read-In will be held Monday, February 5.
59	Student Voices Northern Iowan 103:31, p.9	01/23/2007	Students respond to the question; "Is the US ready for a female or African American President"?
60	Waterloo all-male, all-black third grade class to visit UNI campus October 2 Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	09/29/2006	Seventeen third-grade boys from the Dr. Walter Cunnungham School of Excellence will tour the university Monday, October 2.
61	Monday, May 1 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	05/01/2006	Speech and discussion about disproportionate numbers of minority children in the child welfare system; farewell in Maucker Union for President and Mrs. Koob.
62	Pencil equality into your schedule Northern Iowan 102:36, p.7	02/10/2006	Believes African-American history and women's rights should be observed and remembered all year long.
63	UNI celebrates Black History Month; campus, community members have mixed feelings Northern Iowan 102:36, p.1	02/10/2006	Black History Month draws many opinions from people of all races; photo.
64	UNI history lecture features impact of emancipation on African-Americans in Midwest Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	01/25/2006	"Freedom in the Heartland: African-Americans and Civil Rights in the Age of Emancipation" will be the lecture topic for Leslie Schwalm.
65	UNI students document African-American achievement; final project to be used as teaching aid in high schools Northern Iowan 102:31, p.1	01/24/2006	Film documents impact made in community by African-Americans; photo.
66	'Celebrate Voting' project commemorates voting rights Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/31/2005	Two-day celebration of the 40th anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, reflecting the past and present African American voting experience in Iowa will be held. Rev. Dr. Joseph E. Lowery will be the keynote speaker at the community dinner.
67	Sunday, Nov. 6 - Monday, Nov. 7 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2	10/31/2005	Celebration of the 1965 Voting Rights Act will begin with a "Community Dinner".
68	Class takes trip to Chicago Northern Iowan 100:23, p.1	11/18/2003	Geography Education class compares African American community of Waterloo to that of Chicago; photo.
69	Fabled group of musicians to make first Iowa visit at UNI Northern Iowan 99:52, p.1	04/22/2003	National Association of Negro Musicians will convene at UNI as a part of "Arts in April"; photo.
70	Theatre UNI's 'Off-Hudson' series continues with 'By 'n By' Public Relations News Release 2002:468, p.1	04/15/2003	Off-Hudson Play Reading Series will end with "By 'n' By," written by Kim Hines.
71	UNI 'Reel to Real' film to explore life growing up in the projects Public Relations News Release 2002:393, p.1	03/19/2003	"Beauty in the Bricks" will be shown on March 26.
72	UNI hosts first-ever Iowa meeting of the National Association of Negro Musicians Public Relations News Release 2002:386, p.1	03/14/2003	George Walker Society will host delegates of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. on campus April 24-26.
73	College Democrat head responds to 'Redeemer' Northern Iowan 99:40, p.8	02/28/2003	Criticizes statements made by Heath Rude concerning affirmative action policies and quotas.
74	Black History Month observed Public Relations News Release 2002:341, p.1	02/24/2003	Goals of Black History Month will be discussed.
75	Chuck D raps with UNI about race and reality Northern Iowan 99:32, p.1	01/31/2003	Chuck D discussed black culture and its distortion in the music industry; photo.
76	Kwanzaa celebrations in the African-American community Public Relations News Release 2002:261, p.1	12/23/2002	African cultural celebration, Kwanzaa, will be explored.
77	Black History Month Public Relations News Release 2001:269, p.1	01/28/2002	Steve Carignan will discuss African-American artistic accomplishments.
78	UNI film series explores voices of African-American students Public Relations News Release 2001:259, p.1	01/09/2002	The film "Are We Different" will confront race issues as a part of the "Reel to Real" film series.
79	UNI professor and class probe roots of Waterloo's African-American community Public Relations News Release 2001:183, p.1	10/29/2001	Kay Weller received a $1,200 grant to research the origins of the African-American community in Waterloo, Iowa.
80	African-American religion and culture topic of rescheduled Hearst Lecture at UNI, Thursday, April 26 Public Relations News Release 2000:384, p.1	04/23/2001	Michael Eric Dyson will speak as the final presentation in the Hearst Lecture Series.
81	African-American religion and culture topic of rescheduled Hearst Lecture at UNI, Thursday, April 26 Public Relations News Release 2000:380, p.1	04/20/2001	Michael Eric Dyson will present "African-American Religion and Culture in the 21st Century" on April 26.
82	African-American religion and culture topic of next Hearst Lecture at UNI Public Relations News Release 2000:318, p.1	03/21/2001	Michael Eric Dyson will present "African-American Religion and Culture in the 21st Century".
83	Their legacy lives on . . . . Public Relations News Release 1999:252, p.1	02/14/2000	Michael Blackwell, director of multicultural education, will tell who has followed in the footsteps of past greats.
84	UNI professor and alumnus collaborate on book about Iowa's African Americans Public Relations News Release 1999:197, p.1	01/14/2000	Floyd Bumpers and Charline Barnes will collaborate on a book about African-Americans who live in Iowa.
85	UNI offers new family strength workshop Northern Iowan 96:20, p.2	11/05/1999	Workshop "African-American Children and Families - Empowering and Strengthening them through Cultural and Educational Curricula" will be November 6 and 13.
86	University of Northern Iowa to offer credit workshop on "African-American Children & Families" Nov. 6 & 13 Public Relations News Release 1999:114, p.1	11/02/1999	Professor Gloria Kirkland Holmes will teach a workshop on strengthening school performance and life goals of African-American families.
87	Program Saturday, March 27, in Waterloo to encourage African American youth Public Relations News Release 1998:308, p.1	03/27/1999	The Concerned African American Faculty of UNI will host a reception on March 27 at the Waterloo Recreation and Arts Center.
88	NAACP celebrates 90 years of helping persons of color in America Public Relations News Release 1998:245, p.1	02/04/1999	Michael Blackwell, director of the Center for Multicultural Education at UNI, talks about the NAACP's past and future.
89	The role of African Americans in journalism Public Relations News Release 1998:245, p.1	02/04/1999	Clarence Page, Pulitzer prize winner, will discuss the role of African Americans in journalism February 10 as part of Black History Month.
90	Pulitzer Prize winner Clarence Page to speak at the University of Northern Iowa, Feb. 10 Public Relations News Release 1998:238, p.1	02/03/1999	Clarence Page, a 1989 Pulitzer Prize winner, will speak at on "The Role of African Americans in Journalism".
91	African American Inventors have made their mark on our lives Public Relations News Release 1997:233, p.1	02/19/1998	Guy Sims, Assistant Director of Student Activities, remarks on the contributions African-Americans have made to society.
92	African Americans revolt in Waterloo, Iowa topic for University of Northern Iowa history lecture Wednesday, Feb. 11 Public Relations News Release 1997:211, p.1	02/06/1998	Herbert Jones to speak February 11 on the African-American revolt in Waterloo. Ronnie L. Podolefsky to speak March 11 on suffrage.
93	Black history in music Public Relations News Release 1997:206, p.1	02/05/1998	Darryl Taylor, Assistant Professor of Music, remarks on African American contributions to music.
94	CROW Forum at University of Northern Iowa Monday, Feb. 2 to look at self-esteem of African American women in the Cedar Valley Public Relations News Release 1997:199, p.1	01/29/1998	Victoria DeFrancisco and April Chatham-Carpenter will present CROW Forum February 2 on self-esteem of African American women.
95	Recognizing contributions during Black History Month Public Relations News Release 1997:196, p.1	01/29/1998	Director of Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Education Center Michael Blackwell discusses reasons we celebrate African-American achievements.
96	Black History Month celebration activities to begin soon at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1997:193, p.1	01/28/1998	List of activities and calendar explaining activities for Black History Month.
97	University of Northern Iowa to participate in ninth national African American Read-In Chain Public Relations News Release 1997:194, p.1	01/28/1998	EMCEC will host African American Read-In Chain February 1. Alvarez Dixon, UNI student, is working on the project.
98	Houston Baker will speak at the University of Northern Iowa Monday, March 24 on the role of black intellectual in addressing politics of race Public Relations News Release 1996:311, p.1	03/18/1997	Houston Baker will speak about Black America in his presentation titled, "I Want to Be Liked".
99	University of Northern Iowa to hold fifth annual Kwanzaa December 11 Public Relations News Release 1996:194, p.1	12/06/1996	Several Kwanzaa activities will be held December 11. Kwanzaa, Swahili for "first fruits," is a celebration for recognizing and strengthening contributions to the unity, preservation and development of African-American culture.
100	"Exploring the Intersections of Race and Sexual Orientation" topic for Difficult Dialogues Friday, October 11 at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1996:97, p.1	10/08/1996	Laura Goetz will be the facilitator of the discussion October 11. Brief works by Barbara Smith, an African American lesbian, will be read and discussed. The readings concern issues and relations between the American American and Jewish communities.