African-Americans

Displaying 101 - 150 of 364 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
101 Leadership Scholars Forum to be held at UNI
Northern Iowan 92:46, p.2
Will consider topic of leading African-American boys.
102 Million Man March brings unity, ties community
Northern Iowan 92:17, p.8
Several UNI students attend march, express opinions.
103 Million Man March message meaningful, in spite of criticisms
Northern Iowan 92:16, p.7
Believes some good came out of Washington event.
104 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.

105 Race and breast cancer
Public Relations News Release 1994:528, p.1
African-American women appear to be more at risk for breast cancer.
106 Display traces African Americans in Congress
Northern Iowan 91:18, p.10
Traveling exhibit at EMCEC; photo.
107 Black Greek organizations: unity through diversity
Northern Iowan 90:39, p.9
Brief history of African-American Greek organizations on campus.
108 Changing face of UNI
Northern Iowan 90:39, p.8
Surveys history of African-Americans at UNI; photo.
109 Negro, Black or African-American?
Northern Iowan 88:57, p.3
Talks about appropriate terms for African-Americans.
110 Black people live in harmony with sun
Northern Iowan 88:48, p.2
111 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.
112 UNI students attend Big Eight Conference on Black Student Government
Northern Iowan 88:44, p.8
Students attend workshops, presentations, and career fair.
113 Black women contribute to Women's History Month
Northern Iowan 88:42, p.2
Outlines merits of Phyllis Wheatley's work.
114 Student feels Bible supplement textbook is distorted
Northern Iowan 88:42, p.3
Believes book may contain errors.
115 Third annual Read-In Chain at EMCEC Sunday
Northern Iowan 88:33, p.1
Will focus on contributions by African-Americans to literature.
116 Video conference honors African American leaders
Northern Iowan 88:33, p.1
Will discuss lives and accomplishments of African-Americans.
117 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.
118 UNI campus celebrates second annual 'Black is Back' week
Northern Iowan 88:19, p.3
Schedule of activities.
119 Interracial dating: difficult for some to understand
Northern Iowan 88:18, p.5
Students express views on interracial dating.
120 Diversity in Greek life on UNI campus
Northern Iowan 88:11, p.7
Description of activities of several African-American Greek organizations on campus.
121 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.
122 Activities enhance awareness
Northern Iowan 87:51, p.3
Reviews success of "Black is Back" activities.
123 Words of encouragement send message
Northern Iowan 87:35, p.2
Message to African-Americans on campus.
124 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.
125 Student thanks role models
Northern Iowan 86:57, p.2
Appreciates the efforts of James Johnson, Richard Frye, and Charles Means for helping him.
126 Black support group forms
Northern Iowan 86:32, p.4
African-American staff members start Black Support Network.
127 Project MATCH helps to raise self-esteem
Northern Iowan 86:22, p.17

Professor Kirkland-Holmes talks about the project.

128 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.
129 Today marks anniversary of Emancipation Proclamation
Northern Iowan 84:8, p.2
130 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.
131 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.
132 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.
133 Report cites differences in academic performance
Northern Iowan 81:38, p.8
Juanita Wright notes difficulties that African-American students find at college.
134 New substance abuse program offered
Northern Iowan 81:11, p.1
Ruth Anderson and Donald Maypole develop substance program aimed specifically at African-Americans.
135 '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.
136 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.
137 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.
138 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.
139 UNI-CUE to hold second annual black heritage week April 20-24
Public Relations News Release 1980:469, p.1
The Center for Urban Education will be host for many events celebrating black heritage week.
140 Student Panel
Public Relations News Release 1980:450, p.1
A panel of black students talks to a class about stereo types.
141 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.

142 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.
143 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.
144 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.
145 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".
146 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.
147 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.
148 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.
149 After Roots
Northern Iowan 73:45, p.4
Wilfred Samuels will speak on Afro-American literature.
150 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.