Afro-American Society

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	Title	Date	Summary
1	The ongoing legacy of the UNI Seven Beilke--Nicole (Student--2023) Northern Iowan 119:36, p.01	2/13/2023	Guest writer Nicole Beilke writes the history of UNI Seven and how their proposals are still impacting UNI's campus today. Beilke writes about the creation of the Center for Multicultural Education (CME), the Minority Recruitment Program, Increasing of Black faculty, and more; photo.
2	UNI Seven honored on 50th anniversary Kampe--Erin (Student--2020) Northern Iowan 116:43, p.02	3/12/2020	The Center for Multicultural Education (CME) honored the 50th anniversary of the UNI Seven on March 9 in the Maucker Union Ballrooms. The article discusses the 1970 peaceful protests that led to the suspension of seven students - "The UNI 7" - and subsequent protest where almost 30 students were arrested. One of the protest demands was a learning space for people of color - two years later, the vice president's house became the Ethnic Minority Cultural and Educational Center, which evolved into today's CME. Ten activists involved in the protests were present at the event: Ann Burke, Palmer Byrd, Christopher Dalton, James Johnson, Glen Moore, Terry Sallis, Terry Stevens, Tony Stevens, Joseph Sailor, and Byron Washington; photo.
3	Center for Multicultural Education celebrates 40 years Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.23	4/1/2011	Brief history of the center; photo.
4	Minority group relations at SCI/UNI Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty) A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.255	7/1/1995	Detailed account of attempts by the UNI administration to recruit and relate to African-American students; photo.
5	The resignation of President Maucker: the end of an era Lang--William C. (Vice President; History Faculty) A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.371	7/1/1995	President Maucker moves toward a decision to resign; tributes to his achievements; photo.
6	Black Student Union reformed Northern Iowan 69:19, p.7	11/17/1972	Successor group to Afro-American Society; elect officers; photo.
7	EMCEC: and yet a part of many; one contributing to the whole, essential to its completeness UNI Quarterly 2:2, p.30	1/1/1971	Brief history of the Center; early activities; plans for the future; photo.
8	Panel Discussion on Students, Labor, and the Law to be Held Public Relations News Release 1970:62, p.1	10/2/1970	Panel sponored jointly by the UNI local of the American Federation of Teachers and the campus chapter of the American Association of University Professors.
9	UNI broadens scope of minority programs Grimes--Vicki King (Public Relations Staff) Alumnus 55:3, p.10	9/1/1970	History of UNI efforts in education for minorities; photo.
10	The trials: comments on conflict Lessman--Robert UNI Quarterly 1:4, p.34	7/1/1970	At look at the issues and the results of the sit-in at the President's House; photo.
11	Cultural house proposal was born in long controversy Sparks--David G. (Finance Faculty) Northern Iowan 66:57, p.6	5/15/1970	Brief history of efforts to establish house; photo.
12	Regents approve Minorities Center plan for UNI Public Relations News Release 1969:602, p.1	5/15/1970	Board of Regents approved a plan for the development of an Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center.
13	New disciplinary procedures to be established according to Maucker Bancroft--Craig M. (Class of 1973) Northern Iowan 66:51, p.2	4/24/1970	President Maucker outlines ways in which new procedures will be established; concerned about speech by Jerry Rubin; states that no further hearings will be held on campus at this point.
14	UNI 7 allowed to return to classes; controversy centers around administrative reaction Crabb--Ginger Northern Iowan 66:45, p.1	4/3/1970	Informed of suspension from school on March 20-21; suspension lifted March 30 with proviso that they would not engage in any unlawful activities; photo.
15	Black students sit-in at Maucker home Crabb--Ginger Northern Iowan 66:44, p.1	3/20/1970	Afro-American Society stages sit-in; stays overnight in President's house.
16	Hansen withdraws request for legality of tax financed center Northern Iowan 66:44, p.1	3/20/1970	Senator reacts to sit-in at President's house; will not seek legal opinion; Northern Iowan may try to raise funds.
17	Faculty passes total program on black demands Northern Iowan 66:30, p.1	1/30/1970	Excerpts from faculty debate; special attention to issue of culture house.
18	Criticizes concessions to black demands Fox--Josef W. (Philosophy and Humanities Faculty) Northern Iowan 66:28, p.3	12/19/1969	Professor Fox believes action should be taken deliberately rather than in reaction to demands.
19	Explains philosophy of Afro-American Society Christian--Dwight Public Relations News Release 66:27, p.4	12/16/1969	Outlines reasons for existence of Society.
20	Crownfield supports black proposals Crownfield--David R. (Philosophy and Religion Facu Northern Iowan 66:22, p.4	11/21/1969	Professor Crownfield goes over Afro-American Society demands one-by-one.
21	Video-tape syndrome exists at UNI faculty meetings Wherry--Peg (Class of 1972) Northern Iowan 66:22, p.4	11/21/1969	Peg Wherry analyzes recent faculty meeting.
22	"Unable and unwilling to operate on demands" Fox--Josef W. (Philosophy and Humanities Faculty) Northern Iowan 66:20, p.3	11/14/1969	Professor Fox applauds President Maucker's position on demands from Afro-American Society; outlines his own position on attention to particular segments of population.
23	Blacks and whites can work together Johnson--Janet (Student--1969) Northern Iowan 66:20, p.3	11/14/1969	Defends aims of recent demonstration.
24	Should express truth Hyde--Eric Northern Iowan 66:20, p.2	11/14/1969	Critical of Bob Johnson's position on recent demonstration.
25	Answers charges and accusations Sweet--Michael Northern Iowan 66:19, p.2	11/11/1969	Supports and will work for demands make by Afro-American Society.
26	Black activities require explanation Thies--Brian (Class of 1972) Northern Iowan 66:19, p.2	11/11/1969	Believes recent demonstration may have been mis-directed.
27	Blacks demand action on resolutions; seek support Northern Iowan 66:19, p.1	11/11/1969	Members of Afro-American Society picket food service at Union in order to gain attention for demands.
28	Suggests a change of demand tactics Johnson--Robert Harold (Classes of 1970 and 1976) Northern Iowan 66:19, p.2	11/11/1969	Believes recent demonstration might not be most effective way to promote change.
29	The demands Northern Iowan 66:19, p.1	11/11/1969	Text of demands made by Afro-American Society.
30	Untitled Sparks--David G. (Finance Faculty) Northern Iowan 66:19, p.7	11/11/1969	Students stage protest in Union; photo.
31	Believe all women beautiful, queens Northern Iowan 66:15, p.1	10/28/1969	Afro-American Society releases statement critical of Homecoming Queen competition.
32	Key Hole schedule posted; list open hours Northern Iowan 65:51, p.12	4/18/1969	Detailed schedule.
33	Key Hole is not hopeless Ryerson--Dennis Northern Iowan 65:50, p.2	4/15/1969	Cites early difficulties in use of room; hopes for quick solution.
34	Afro-American Center in Union Northern Iowan 65:42, p.6	3/7/1969	Text of recommendation for use of Keyhole Lounge by Afro-American Society.
35	Culture Center set Maucker--James William (President of ISTC--SCI--and UNI) Northern Iowan 65:42, p.1	3/7/1969	President Maucker talks about an agreement with the Afro-American Society for the use of the Keyhole Lounge.
36	"Blacks do their thing" Northern Iowan 65:37, p.8	2/18/1969	Afro-American Society will present dance and skits.
37	Six black proposals Northern Iowan 65:18, p.16	11/8/1968	Proposals from Afro-American Society include a culture house, a student recruitment program, naming a building after Dr. King, more African-American faculty, African-American entertainment, and a fund drive for scholarship funds.

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