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African-Americans

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Title Date Summary
101 Display traces African Americans in Congress
Fanto--Morrie J. (Class of 1995)
Northern Iowan 91:18, p.10
10/25/1994 Traveling exhibit at EMCEC; photo.
102 Black Greek organizations: unity through diversity
Riley--Jim
Northern Iowan 90:39, p.9
2/22/1994 Brief history of African-American Greek organizations on campus.
103 Changing face of UNI
Ballinger--Kara J. (Class of 1996)
Northern Iowan 90:39, p.8
2/22/1994 Surveys history of African-Americans at UNI; photo.
104 Negro, Black or African-American?
Hall--Dereck Anthony (Student--1992)
Northern Iowan 88:57, p.3
5/1/1992 Talks about appropriate terms for African-Americans.
105 Black people live in harmony with sun
Jackson--David W.--III (Class of 1995)
Northern Iowan 88:48, p.2
3/31/1992
106 A far cry from "The Jazz Singer."
Public Relations News Release 1991:486, p.1
3/23/1992 Shelia Bland states the road for black actors has been and continues to be uphill.
107 UNI students attend Big Eight Conference on Black Student Government
Toomsen--Angela L.
Northern Iowan 88:44, p.8
3/10/1992 Students attend workshops, presentations, and career fair.
108 Black women contribute to Women's History Month
Jackson--David W.--III (Class of 1995)
Northern Iowan 88:42, p.2
3/3/1992 Outlines merits of Phyllis Wheatley's work.
109 Student feels Bible supplement textbook is distorted
Jackson--David W.--III (Class of 1995)
Northern Iowan 88:42, p.3
3/3/1992 Believes book may contain errors.
110 Third annual Read-In Chain at EMCEC Sunday
Ware--Eric
Northern Iowan 88:33, p.1
1/31/1992 Will focus on contributions by African-Americans to literature.
111 Video conference honors African American leaders
Simmons--Robert E. (Student--1992)
Northern Iowan 88:33, p.1
1/31/1992 Will discuss lives and accomplishments of African-Americans.
112 There's still a lot to overcome for Afro-Americans
Public Relations News Release 1991:223, p.1
11/18/1991 James Johnson states that the black community in the Midwest is strong enough to weather the presence of the KKK.
113 UNI campus celebrates second annual 'Black is Back' week
Goodlove--Sara A. (Class of 1994)
Northern Iowan 88:19, p.3
11/5/1991 Schedule of activities.
114 Interracial dating: difficult for some to understand
Craig--Tim
Northern Iowan 88:18, p.5
11/1/1991 Students express views on interracial dating.
115 Diversity in Greek life on UNI campus
Shirley--James
Northern Iowan 88:11, p.7
10/8/1991 Description of activities of several African-American Greek organizations on campus.
116 Waterloo school pioneers with all-male student program, sponsored by University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1991:76, p.1
9/19/1991 A pull-out program in Waterloo schools has a class of all young black male students. Standardized test scores improved significantly in the class.
117 Activities enhance awareness
Shirley--James
Northern Iowan 87:51, p.3
4/12/1991 Reviews success of "Black is Back" activities.
118 Words of encouragement send message
Shirley--James
Northern Iowan 87:35, p.2
2/5/1991 Message to African-Americans on campus.
119 Professor stresses black history
Mickel--Angie
Northern Iowan 87:2, p.10
9/7/1990 Visiting Professor Felix James taught summer course at UNI on African-Americans in U.S. history.
120 Student thanks role models
Shirley--James
Northern Iowan 86:57, p.2
5/1/1990 Appreciates the efforts of James Johnson, Richard Frye, and Charles Means for helping him.
121 Black support group forms
Northern Iowan 86:32, p.4
1/26/1990 African-American staff members start Black Support Network.
122 Project MATCH helps to raise self-esteem
Northern Iowan 86:22, p.17
11/17/1989 Professor Kirkland-Holmes talks about the project.
123 Southern colleges recruit more in North
Osborne--Ann Marie (Class of 1991)
Northern Iowan 86:6, p.5
9/22/1989 Professor Fryman talks about his research relating to where African-American students go to college.
124 Today marks anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation
Burns--Ricky
Northern Iowan 84:8, p.2
9/22/1987
125 Correction
Northern Iowa Today 16:1, p.5
9/1/1987 Contrary to earlier article, Leo E. Stewart (1929), rather than Walton Lewis (1937), was first African-American graduate of this school.
126 Nickelodeons & tutors--memories of 1937
Northern Iowa Today 15:3, p.4
7/1/1987 Alumni reminisce about college days; early African-American student Walton Lewis recounts experiences.
127 History of blacks in Waterloo explained in speech Wednesday
Derr--Ed
Northern Iowan 83:36, p.4
2/10/1987 Ruth Anderson and Ada Tredwell present slide show and lecture.
128 Report cites differences in academic performance
Walton--Thomas Herrity (Class of 1986)
Northern Iowan 81:38, p.8
2/26/1985 Juanita Wright notes difficulties that African-American students find at college.
129 New substance abuse program offered
Beckmann--Christy
Northern Iowan 81:11, p.1
10/9/1984 Ruth Anderson and Donald Maypole develop substance program aimed specifically at African-Americans.
130 'Parker made false statement'
McCarron--Casey
Northern Iowan 78:15, p.2
10/27/1981 Student disagrees with the notion that African-Americans have a more difficult time than whites at the university level.
131 Clergy question extension course
Northern Iowan 78:8, p.2
9/25/1981 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.
132 Black heritage week to bring variety of programming April 20-24
Public Relations News Release 1980:505, p.1
4/16/1981 Several speakers will come to the Center for Urban Education to give presentations on Black history Week.
133 UNI-CUE to hold second annual black heritage week April 20-24
Public Relations News Release 1980:476, p.1
4/3/1981 Several speakers will be the focus for Black Heritage week.
134 UNI-CUE to hold second annual black heritage week April 20-24
Public Relations News Release 1980:469, p.1
4/1/1981 The Center for Urban Education will be host for many events celebrating black heritage week.
135 Student Panel
Public Relations News Release 1980:450, p.1
3/24/1981 A panel of black students talks to a class about stereo types.
136 UNI professor Kirkland involved in organizing local institute for black children
Public Relations News Release 1980:427, p.1
3/16/1981 Professor Gloria Kirkland is working to organize a local affiliate chapter of the National Black Child Development Institute.
137 Dick Gregory speech set for January 26 at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1980:318, p.1
1/16/1981 UNI will host speaker Dick Gregory, a human rights activist and social satirist.
138 UNI cultural center to present 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide'
Public Relations News Release 1980:70, p.1
9/12/1980 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.
139 Heritage Week features Bond
Northern Iowan 76:50, p.1
4/18/1980 Georgia state senator Julian Bond will speak at UNI-CUE as part of Black Heritage Week; photo.
140 Sexism is major problem among blacks, according to author
Lobsinger--Diane J. (Class of 1981)
Northern Iowan 76:38, p.4
2/26/1980 Author Michele Wallace discusses her new book entitled "Black Macho and the Myth of the Superwoman".
141 Black issues discussed; situation changed little since '69
Shike--Barb
Northern Iowan 76:16, p.5
11/2/1979 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.
142 Black issues since '69 to be discussed today
Bush--Barb
Northern Iowan 76:15, p.3
10/30/1979 The Iowa Public Interest Research Group will have a speak-out on African-American issues at UNI.
143 Price Lab. interracial program continues
Mangold--Beverly (Bev)
Northern Iowan 74:58, p.1
6/16/1978 Program that brings African-American students from Waterloo to PLS will continue; Waterloo schools look for recovery of loss of state funds.
144 After Roots
Northern Iowan 73:45, p.4
3/22/1977 Wilfred Samuels will speak on Afro-American literature.
145 Modern writers course
Northern Iowan 73:18, p.5
11/2/1976 "Modern Afro-American Writers" course, taught by Wilfred Samuels, will be offered in the spring semester.
146 Delta Sigma Theta
Northern Iowan 72:8, p.8
9/26/1975 Will start new chapter for African-American women.
147 Discrimination in athletics?
Northern Iowan 71:15, p.3
10/22/1974 Believes African-Americans have been discriminated against in UNI athletics.
148 Black and white
Carel--Barbara J. (Class of 1975)
Northern Iowan 70:61, p.2
7/26/1974 Believes racial relations should be discussed and improved.
149 Race relations studied
Carel--Barbara J. (Class of 1975)
Northern Iowan 70:61, p.3
7/26/1974 Results of survey on black-white relations.
150 Athletics need support, not criticism
Timmermans--Michael K. (Class of 1976)
Northern Iowan 70:55, p.4
5/14/1974 Attempts to refute criticism of athletics.

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