Afro-American Society

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1 The ongoing legacy of the UNI Seven
Northern Iowan 119:36, p.1 		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
Northern Iowan 116:43, p.2 		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 		Brief history of the center; photo.
4 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.
5 The resignation of President Maucker: the end of an era
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.371 		President Maucker moves toward a decision to resign; tributes to his achievements; photo.
6 Black Student Union reformed
Northern Iowan 69:19, p.7 		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 		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 		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
Alumnus 55:3, p.10 		History of UNI efforts in education for minorities; photo.
10 The trials: comments on conflict
UNI Quarterly 1:4, p.34 		At look at the issues and the results of the sit-in at the President's House; photo.
11 Regents approve Minorities Center plan for UNI
Public Relations News Release 1969:602, p.1 		Board of Regents approved a plan for the development of an Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center.
12 Cultural house proposal was born in long controversy
Northern Iowan 66:57, p.6 		Brief history of efforts to establish house; photo.
13 New disciplinary procedures to be established according to Maucker
Northern Iowan 66:51, p.2 		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
Northern Iowan 66:45, p.1 		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
Northern Iowan 66:44, p.1 		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 		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 		Excerpts from faculty debate; special attention to issue of culture house.
18 Criticizes concessions to black demands
Northern Iowan 66:28, p.3 		Professor Fox believes action should be taken deliberately rather than in reaction to demands.
19 Explains philosophy of Afro-American Society
Public Relations News Release 66:27, p.4 		Outlines reasons for existence of Society.
20 Video-tape syndrome exists at UNI faculty meetings
Northern Iowan 66:22, p.4 		Peg Wherry analyzes recent faculty meeting.
21 Crownfield supports black proposals
Northern Iowan 66:22, p.4 		Professor Crownfield goes over Afro-American Society demands one-by-one.
22 Should express truth
Northern Iowan 66:20, p.2 		Critical of Bob Johnson's position on recent demonstration.
23 Blacks and whites can work together
Northern Iowan 66:20, p.3 		Defends aims of recent demonstration.
24 "Unable and unwilling to operate on demands"
Northern Iowan 66:20, p.3 		Professor Fox applauds President Maucker's position on demands from Afro-American Society; outlines his own position on attention to particular segments of population.
25 Answers charges and accusations
Northern Iowan 66:19, p.2 		Supports and will work for demands make by Afro-American Society.
26 Black activities require explanation
Northern Iowan 66:19, p.2 		Believes recent demonstration may have been mis-directed.
27 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.
28 The demands
Northern Iowan 66:19, p.1 		Text of demands made by Afro-American Society.
29 Suggests a change of demand tactics
Northern Iowan 66:19, p.2 		Believes recent demonstration might not be most effective way to promote change.
30 Untitled
Northern Iowan 66:19, p.7 		Students stage protest in Union; photo.
31 Believe all women beautiful, queens
Northern Iowan 66:15, p.1 		Afro-American Society releases statement critical of Homecoming Queen competition.
32 Key Hole schedule posted; list open hours
Northern Iowan 65:51, p.12 		Detailed schedule.
33 Key Hole is not hopeless
Northern Iowan 65:50, p.2 		Cites early difficulties in use of room; hopes for quick solution.
34 Afro-American Center in Union
Northern Iowan 65:42, p.6 		Text of recommendation for use of Keyhole Lounge by Afro-American Society.
35 Culture Center set
Northern Iowan 65:42, p.1 		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 		Afro-American Society will present dance and skits.
37 Six black proposals
Northern Iowan 65:18, p.16 		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.