African-Americans
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| 101 | "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 |
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. | |
| 102 | Leadership Scholars Forum to be held at UNI Northern Iowan 92:46, p.2 |
Will consider topic of leading African-American boys. | |
| 103 | Million Man March brings unity, ties community Northern Iowan 92:17, p.8 |
Several UNI students attend march, express opinions. | |
| 104 | Million Man March message meaningful, in spite of criticisms Northern Iowan 92:16, p.7 |
Believes some good came out of Washington event. | |
| 105 | Minority group relations at SCI/UNI A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.255 |
Detailed account of attempts by the UNI administration to recruit and relate to African-American students; photo. | |
| 106 | Race and breast cancer Public Relations News Release 1994:528, p.1 |
African-American women appear to be more at risk for breast cancer. | |
| 107 | Display traces African Americans in Congress Northern Iowan 91:18, p.10 |
Traveling exhibit at EMCEC; photo. | |
| 108 | Black Greek organizations: unity through diversity Northern Iowan 90:39, p.9 |
Brief history of African-American Greek organizations on campus. | |
| 109 | Changing face of UNI Northern Iowan 90:39, p.8 |
Surveys history of African-Americans at UNI; photo. | |
| 110 | Negro, Black or African-American? Northern Iowan 88:57, p.3 |
Talks about appropriate terms for African-Americans. | |
| 111 | Black people live in harmony with sun Northern Iowan 88:48, p.2 |
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| 112 | A far cry from "The Jazz Singer." Public Relations News Release 1991:486, p.1 |
Shelia Bland states the road for black actors has been and continues to be uphill. | |
| 113 | UNI students attend Big Eight Conference on Black Student Government Northern Iowan 88:44, p.8 |
Students attend workshops, presentations, and career fair. | |
| 114 | Black women contribute to Women's History Month Northern Iowan 88:42, p.2 |
Outlines merits of Phyllis Wheatley's work. | |
| 115 | Student feels Bible supplement textbook is distorted Northern Iowan 88:42, p.3 |
Believes book may contain errors. | |
| 116 | Third annual Read-In Chain at EMCEC Sunday Northern Iowan 88:33, p.1 |
Will focus on contributions by African-Americans to literature. | |
| 117 | Video conference honors African American leaders Northern Iowan 88:33, p.1 |
Will discuss lives and accomplishments of African-Americans. | |
| 118 | There's still a lot to overcome for Afro-Americans Public Relations News Release 1991:223, p.1 |
James Johnson states that the black community in the Midwest is strong enough to weather the presence of the KKK. | |
| 119 | UNI campus celebrates second annual 'Black is Back' week Northern Iowan 88:19, p.3 |
Schedule of activities. | |
| 120 | Interracial dating: difficult for some to understand Northern Iowan 88:18, p.5 |
Students express views on interracial dating. | |
| 121 | Diversity in Greek life on UNI campus Northern Iowan 88:11, p.7 |
Description of activities of several African-American Greek organizations on campus. | |
| 122 | Waterloo school pioneers with all-male student program, sponsored by University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1991:76, p.1 |
A pull-out program in Waterloo schools has a class of all young black male students. Standardized test scores improved significantly in the class. | |
| 123 | Activities enhance awareness Northern Iowan 87:51, p.3 |
Reviews success of "Black is Back" activities. | |
| 124 | Words of encouragement send message Northern Iowan 87:35, p.2 |
Message to African-Americans on campus. | |
| 125 | Professor stresses black history Northern Iowan 87:2, p.10 |
Visiting Professor Felix James taught summer course at UNI on African-Americans in U.S. history. | |
| 126 | Student thanks role models Northern Iowan 86:57, p.2 |
Appreciates the efforts of James Johnson, Richard Frye, and Charles Means for helping him. | |
| 127 | Black support group forms Northern Iowan 86:32, p.4 |
African-American staff members start Black Support Network. | |
| 128 | Project MATCH helps to raise self-esteem Northern Iowan 86:22, p.17 |
Professor Kirkland-Holmes talks about the project. | |
| 129 | Southern colleges recruit more in North Northern Iowan 86:6, p.5 |
Professor Fryman talks about his research relating to where African-American students go to college. | |
| 130 | Today marks anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation Northern Iowan 84:8, p.2 |
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| 131 | Correction Northern Iowa Today 16:1, p.5 |
Contrary to earlier article, Leo E. Stewart (1929), rather than Walton Lewis (1937), was first African-American graduate of this school. | |
| 132 | Nickelodeons & tutors--memories of 1937 Northern Iowa Today 15:3, p.4 |
Alumni reminisce about college days; early African-American student Walton Lewis recounts experiences. | |
| 133 | History of blacks in Waterloo explained in speech Wednesday Northern Iowan 83:36, p.4 |
Ruth Anderson and Ada Tredwell present slide show and lecture. | |
| 134 | Report cites differences in academic performance Northern Iowan 81:38, p.8 |
Juanita Wright notes difficulties that African-American students find at college. | |
| 135 | New substance abuse program offered Northern Iowan 81:11, p.1 |
Ruth Anderson and Donald Maypole develop substance program aimed specifically at African-Americans. | |
| 136 | 'Parker made false statement' Northern Iowan 78:15, p.2 |
Student disagrees with the notion that African-Americans have a more difficult time than whites at the university level. | |
| 137 | Clergy question extension course Northern Iowan 78:8, p.2 |
Clergymen want minorities mentioned in new course. They are: Rev. Stanley C. Kennedy, Rev. Robert Galloway, Rev. Robert Leverenz, Rev. James F. Hanke, Rev. Don R. Johnson, Rev. Robert Ellis. | |
| 138 | Black heritage week to bring variety of programming April 20-24 Public Relations News Release 1980:505, p.1 |
Several speakers will come to the Center for Urban Education to give presentations on Black history Week. | |
| 139 | UNI-CUE to hold second annual black heritage week April 20-24 Public Relations News Release 1980:476, p.1 |
Several speakers will be the focus for Black Heritage week. | |
| 140 | UNI-CUE to hold second annual black heritage week April 20-24 Public Relations News Release 1980:476, p.1 |
The Center for Urban Education will be host for many events celebrating black heritage week. | |
| 141 | Student Panel Public Relations News Release 1980:450, p.1 |
A panel of black students talks to a class about stereo types. | |
| 142 | UNI professor Kirkland involved in organizing local institute for black children Public Relations News Release 1980:427, p.1 |
Professor Gloria Kirkland is working to organize a local affiliate chapter of the National Black Child Development Institute. | |
| 143 | Dick Gregory speech set for January 26 at UNI Public Relations News Release 1980:318, p.1 |
UNI will host speaker Dick Gregory, a human rights activist and social satirist. | |
| 144 | UNI cultural center to present 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide' Public Relations News Release 1980:70, p.1 |
The choreopoem 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf' will be performed at UNI. The choreopoem will consist of seven black actresses who murmur, chant, strut and intone idea's of what it is like to grow black as a woman. | |
| 145 | Heritage Week features Bond Northern Iowan 76:50, p.1 |
Georgia state senator Julian Bond will speak at UNI-CUE as part of Black Heritage Week; photo. | |
| 146 | Sexism is major problem among blacks, according to author Northern Iowan 76:38, p.4 |
Author Michele Wallace discusses her new book entitled "Black Macho and the Myth of the Superwoman". | |
| 147 | Black issues discussed; situation changed little since '69 Northern Iowan 76:16, p.5 |
A speak-out was held to discuss where UNI is and what improvements need to be made ten years after demands were made on African-American issues; photo. | |
| 148 | Black issues since '69 to be discussed today Northern Iowan 76:15, p.3 |
The Iowa Public Interest Research Group will have a speak-out on African-American issues at UNI. | |
| 149 | Price Lab. interracial program continues Northern Iowan 74:58, p.1 |
Program that brings African-American students from Waterloo to PLS will continue; Waterloo schools look for recovery of loss of state funds. | |
| 150 | After Roots Northern Iowan 73:45, p.4 |
Wilfred Samuels will speak on Afro-American literature. | |
| 151 | Modern writers course Northern Iowan 73:18, p.5 |
"Modern Afro-American Writers" course, taught by Wilfred Samuels, will be offered in the spring semester. | |
| 152 | Delta Sigma Theta Northern Iowan 72:8, p.8 |
Will start new chapter for African-American women. | |
| 153 | Discrimination in athletics? Northern Iowan 71:15, p.3 |
Believes African-Americans have been discriminated against in UNI athletics. | |
| 154 | Black and white Northern Iowan 70:61, p.2 |
Believes racial relations should be discussed and improved. | |
| 155 | Race relations studied Northern Iowan 70:61, p.3 |
Results of survey on black-white relations. | |
| 156 | Athletics need support, not criticism Northern Iowan 70:55, p.4 |
Attempts to refute criticism of athletics. | |
| 157 | "The black artist in white America" Northern Iowan 70:46, p.6 |
Theme for series of activities. | |
| 158 | Concerning sexism and racism Northern Iowan 69:45, p.2 |
Professor Williams responds to charges that African-Americans have not had chances to perform in theater. | |
| 159 | UNI following trend of American society Northern Iowan 69:40, p.2 |
Believes Student Senate should include minority member. | |
| 160 | Untitled Northern Iowan 69:21, p.1 |
The "Voices of Freedom" choir performed at the "Career Day" banquet; photo. | |
| 161 | English Club Northern Iowan 69:16, p.12 |
Will hold discussion of African-American literature. | |
| 162 | Culture course sponsors black business week Northern Iowan 68:50, p.1 |
Class will visit local businesses owned by African-Americans. |
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| 163 | Untitled Northern Iowan 68:32, p.4 |
African-Americans showcase talent; photo. | |
| 164 | Black talent on stage tonight Northern Iowan 68:31, p.1 |
Will present intercollegiate variety show. | |
| 165 | Parker warns that time does not equal progress Northern Iowan 68:23, p.1 |
Professor Parker outlines views of life for African-Americans in the US. | |
| 166 | Dr. Cone: 'theology is liberation' Northern Iowan 68:22, p.1 |
James Cone outlines views on Christianity and African-Americans. | |
| 167 | UNI Workshop on Black History in Progress Public Relations News Release 1971:735, p.1 |
List of the 17 participants in the three-week workshop at UNI that runs from July 12 to July 30. | |
| 168 | Racism-black perspectives Northern Iowan 67:45, p.3 |
Believes clerical workshop should have included African-American beauty advice. | |
| 169 | Women's Lib not for blacks Northern Iowan 67:44, p.3 |
Outlines views on relationship of women's movements to realities of African-American life. | |
| 170 | Smithsonian exhibit at UNI Cultural Center Northern Iowan 67:43, p.12 |
Exhibit relating to African-Americans at EMCEC. | |
| 171 | Black Secretaries Statement Released 3/25/1971 Public Relations News Release 1971:497, p.1 |
Statement reveals why the secretarities viewed the 8th Annual Workshop for Clerical Personnel in Educational Institutions as racist. | |
| 172 | Statement by Clerical Workshop Chairman Released 3/29/1971 Public Relations News Release 1971:496, p.1 |
The workshop has been accused of being racist. Statement issued. | |
| 173 | Michael Reed and Mary Adams are Black royalty Northern Iowan 67:9, p.3 |
Reed and Adams reign as Homecoming Black royalty; photo. | |
| 174 | Cutline Public Relations News Release 1969:685, p.1 |
From the UNI black history and culture workshop. Dr. Phillips, from St. Paul, MN is seated. From left: Ruth Wilcox, Maxine Stone, and Marguerite Lybbert - all three are teachers at schools in Waterloo or Cedar Falls. | |
| 175 | Minnesota Educator is Consultant for UNI Workshop Public Relations News Release 1969:686, p.1 |
Dr. James E. Phillips has been serving as a consultant for a black history and culture workshop on campus; biography of Dr. Phillips | |
| 176 | Black History and Culture Workshop at UNI Public Relations News Release 1969:681, p.1 |
A three-week workshop will be held on campus to extend elementary and secondary students' knowledge of black history and culture; list of participating instructors | |
| 177 | Regents approve UNI exchange program with South Carolina State Public Relations News Release 1969:605, p.1 |
A faculty-student exchange program with the primarily black South Carolina State will occur in September. | |
| 178 | Bill Russell to appear on UNI controversial speakers program Public Relations News Release 1969:596, p.1 |
Former professional basketball player will add a new dimension to the exploration of civil rights by the controversial speakers program. | |
| 179 | Issue has been forgotten? Northern Iowan 66:50, p.3 |
Believes that African-Americans need a culture house. | |
| 180 | Exhibits by new Black artists to open at UNI Monday Public Relations News Release 1969:463, p.1 |
The exhibit consists of twenty-eight paintings and twelve sculptures by twelve African-American artists and will be featured in the UNI Arts and Industries Building. | |
| 181 | UNI students protest suspension of seven Public Relations News Release 1969:446, p.1 |
One hundred students marched from the Union to the New Administration Building to protest the temporary suspension of seven UNI students for participation in an overnight sit-in at the home of President Maucker. | |
| 182 | News media guilty; blacks deserve more understanding Northern Iowan 66:44, p.3 |
Critical of NI coverage. | |
| 183 | University Forum Northern Iowan 66:56, p.1 |
Will discuss Black Studies. | |
| 184 | Black selegation from South Carolina State College to visit UNI Public Relations News Release 1969:371, p.1 |
The purpose of the visit is to discuss a possible exchange program between the two institutions. | |
| 185 | A farewell letter of admiration Northern Iowan 66:32, p.2 |
Dwight Bachman addresses African-American women. | |
| 186 | Table resolutions; faculty meeting Northern Iowan 66:29, p.1 |
Table resolutions on selecting new president; receive report on matters pertaining to African-American students. | |
| 187 | Cultural diversity brings unity Northern Iowan 66:26, p.2 |
Professor Chadney attempts to meet Professor Fox's arguments about role for African-Americans in American culture. | |
| 188 | Racial prejudice is attitudinal hang-up Northern Iowan 66:26, p.3 |
Reacts to Professor Fox's recent column; points out importance of African-American culture. | |
| 189 | Years of contribution from Africa Northern Iowan 66:26, p.2 |
Professor Oppleman notes that Africa has produced significant cultural contributions. | |
| 190 | "Faculty avoiding problems of blacks"; UNI-CUE director: Northern Iowan 66:24, p.1 |
Faculty committee outlines six areas of study. | |
| 191 | Rejects black doctrine Northern Iowan 66:24, p.2 |
Professor Fox outlines his position with respect to recent manifestations of the African-American liberation movement. | |
| 192 | America presently has its own tired, poor, hungry Northern Iowan 66:23, p.4 |
The Reverends Morris and Barrows speak on difficulties of African-Americans; photo. | |
| 193 | National Director of 'Operation Breadbasket' speaks at UNI Public Relations News Release 1969:188, p.1 |
Racial turmoil according to director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's speaker. | |
| 194 | What is effective Black Power? Northern Iowan 66:22, p.3 |
Believes that true power should be realized in free competition in the marketplace. | |
| 195 | Advice for Joe Fox Northern Iowan 66:21, p.3 |
Believes African-Americans are demanding only a fair share. | |
| 196 | Campus Personality #11 The White Bigot Northern Iowan 66:20, p.2 |
Claims we are all, to one degree or another, bigoted. | |
| 197 | Wants action Northern Iowan 66:20, p.2 |
Believes that students must wake up and listen to what African-Americans have to say. | |
| 198 | Administration reply to black demands Northern Iowan 66:19, p.1 |
Dean Lang outlines reactions. | |
| 199 | Blacks demand action on resolutions; seek support Northern Iowan 66:19, p.1 |
Members of Afro-American Society picket food service at Union in order to gain attention for demands. | |
| 200 | Untitled Northern Iowan 66:19, p.2 |
African-American protestors seek support. |