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101 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 		Houston Baker will speak about Black America in his presentation titled, "I Want to Be Liked".
102 University of Northern Iowa to hold fifth annual Kwanzaa December 11
Public Relations News Release 1996:194, p.1 		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.
103 "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.
104 Leadership Scholars Forum to be held at UNI
Northern Iowan 92:46, p.2 		Will consider topic of leading African-American boys.
105 Million Man March brings unity, ties community
Northern Iowan 92:17, p.8 		Several UNI students attend march, express opinions.
106 Million Man March message meaningful, in spite of criticisms
Northern Iowan 92:16, p.7 		Believes some good came out of Washington event.
107 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.
108 Race and breast cancer
Public Relations News Release 1994:528, p.1 		African-American women appear to be more at risk for breast cancer.
109 Display traces African Americans in Congress
Northern Iowan 91:18, p.10 		Traveling exhibit at EMCEC; photo.
110 Black Greek organizations: unity through diversity
Northern Iowan 90:39, p.9 		Brief history of African-American Greek organizations on campus.
111 Changing face of UNI
Northern Iowan 90:39, p.8 		Surveys history of African-Americans at UNI; photo.
112 Negro, Black or African-American?
Northern Iowan 88:57, p.3 		Talks about appropriate terms for African-Americans.
113 Black people live in harmony with sun
Northern Iowan 88:48, p.2
114 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.
115 UNI students attend Big Eight Conference on Black Student Government
Northern Iowan 88:44, p.8 		Students attend workshops, presentations, and career fair.
116 Black women contribute to Women's History Month
Northern Iowan 88:42, p.2 		Outlines merits of Phyllis Wheatley's work.
117 Student feels Bible supplement textbook is distorted
Northern Iowan 88:42, p.3 		Believes book may contain errors.
118 Third annual Read-In Chain at EMCEC Sunday
Northern Iowan 88:33, p.1 		Will focus on contributions by African-Americans to literature.
119 Video conference honors African American leaders
Northern Iowan 88:33, p.1 		Will discuss lives and accomplishments of African-Americans.
120 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.
121 UNI campus celebrates second annual 'Black is Back' week
Northern Iowan 88:19, p.3 		Schedule of activities.
122 Interracial dating: difficult for some to understand
Northern Iowan 88:18, p.5 		Students express views on interracial dating.
123 Diversity in Greek life on UNI campus
Northern Iowan 88:11, p.7 		Description of activities of several African-American Greek organizations on campus.
124 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.
125 Activities enhance awareness
Northern Iowan 87:51, p.3 		Reviews success of "Black is Back" activities.
126 Words of encouragement send message
Northern Iowan 87:35, p.2 		Message to African-Americans on campus.
127 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.
128 Student thanks role models
Northern Iowan 86:57, p.2 		Appreciates the efforts of James Johnson, Richard Frye, and Charles Means for helping him.
129 Black support group forms
Northern Iowan 86:32, p.4 		African-American staff members start Black Support Network.
130 Project MATCH helps to raise self-esteem
Northern Iowan 86:22, p.17 		Professor Kirkland-Holmes talks about the project.
131 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.
132 Today marks anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation
Northern Iowan 84:8, p.2
133 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.
134 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.
135 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.
136 Report cites differences in academic performance
Northern Iowan 81:38, p.8 		Juanita Wright notes difficulties that African-American students find at college.
137 New substance abuse program offered
Northern Iowan 81:11, p.1 		Ruth Anderson and Donald Maypole develop substance program aimed specifically at African-Americans.
138 '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.
139 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.
140 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.
141 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.
142 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.
143 Student Panel
Public Relations News Release 1980:450, p.1 		A panel of black students talks to a class about stereo types.
144 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.
145 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.
146 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.
147 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.
148 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".
149 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.
150 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.
151 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.
152 After Roots
Northern Iowan 73:45, p.4 		Wilfred Samuels will speak on Afro-American literature.
153 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.
154 Delta Sigma Theta
Northern Iowan 72:8, p.8 		Will start new chapter for African-American women.
155 Discrimination in athletics?
Northern Iowan 71:15, p.3 		Believes African-Americans have been discriminated against in UNI athletics.
156 Black and white
Northern Iowan 70:61, p.2 		Believes racial relations should be discussed and improved.
157 Race relations studied
Northern Iowan 70:61, p.3 		Results of survey on black-white relations.
158 Athletics need support, not criticism
Northern Iowan 70:55, p.4 		Attempts to refute criticism of athletics.
159 "The black artist in white America"
Northern Iowan 70:46, p.6 		Theme for series of activities.
160 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.
161 UNI following trend of American society
Northern Iowan 69:40, p.2 		Believes Student Senate should include minority member.
162 Untitled
Northern Iowan 69:21, p.1 		The "Voices of Freedom" choir performed at the "Career Day" banquet; photo.
163 English Club
Northern Iowan 69:16, p.12 		Will hold discussion of African-American literature.
164 Culture course sponsors black business week
Northern Iowan 68:50, p.1

Class will visit local businesses owned by African-Americans.
165 Untitled
Northern Iowan 68:32, p.4 		African-Americans showcase talent; photo.
166 Black talent on stage tonight
Northern Iowan 68:31, p.1 		Will present intercollegiate variety show.
167 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.
168 Dr. Cone: 'theology is liberation'
Northern Iowan 68:22, p.1 		James Cone outlines views on Christianity and African-Americans.
169 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.
170 Racism-black perspectives
Northern Iowan 67:45, p.3 		Believes clerical workshop should have included African-American beauty advice.
171 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.
172 Smithsonian exhibit at UNI Cultural Center
Northern Iowan 67:43, p.12 		Exhibit relating to African-Americans at EMCEC.
173 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.
174 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.
175 Michael Reed and Mary Adams are Black royalty
Northern Iowan 67:9, p.3 		Reed and Adams reign as Homecoming Black royalty; photo.
176 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.
177 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
178 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
179 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.
180 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.
181 Issue has been forgotten?
Northern Iowan 66:50, p.3 		Believes that African-Americans need a culture house.
182 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.
183 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.
184 News media guilty; blacks deserve more understanding
Northern Iowan 66:44, p.3 		Critical of NI coverage.
185 University Forum
Northern Iowan 66:56, p.1 		Will discuss Black Studies.
186 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.
187 A farewell letter of admiration
Northern Iowan 66:32, p.2 		Dwight Bachman addresses African-American women.
188 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.
189 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.
190 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.
191 Years of contribution from Africa
Northern Iowan 66:26, p.2 		Professor Oppleman notes that Africa has produced significant cultural contributions.
192 "Faculty avoiding problems of blacks"; UNI-CUE director:
Northern Iowan 66:24, p.1 		Faculty committee outlines six areas of study.
193 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.
194 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.
195 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.
196 What is effective Black Power?
Northern Iowan 66:22, p.3 		Believes that true power should be realized in free competition in the marketplace.
197 Advice for Joe Fox
Northern Iowan 66:21, p.3 		Believes African-Americans are demanding only a fair share.
198 Campus Personality #11 The White Bigot
Northern Iowan 66:20, p.2 		Claims we are all, to one degree or another, bigoted.
199 Wants action
Northern Iowan 66:20, p.2 		Believes that students must wake up and listen to what African-Americans have to say.
200 Administration reply to black demands
Northern Iowan 66:19, p.1 		Dean Lang outlines reactions.