Black History Month

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201 Hoskins wins Black History Month essay contest at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:457, p.1 		Charles Hoskins named winner in Black History Month Essay Contest at UNI.
202 Let's make a deal!
Northern Iowan 87:41, p.11 		Students play at Casino Night; photo.
203 Fourth graders from urban, rural, laboratory schools celebrate African-American history at Grant Elementary February 20
Public Relations News Release 1990:345, p.1 		Walt Cunningham, Dave Latta, Andy Keller, and Diana Fortenberry will meet with fourth grade students from three area schools to discuss African-American history.
204 Words of encouragement send message
Northern Iowan 87:35, p.2 		Message to African-Americans on campus.
205 Black History Month activities planned at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:307, p.1 		Highlights of Black History Month activities announced at UNI. Joy Lowe and B. J. Furgerson will speak.
206 Black History Month--schedule of events
Campus News Network 1:10, p.2
207 Chicago dance troupe brings Africa to UNI
Northern Iowan 86:38, p.8 		Muntu Dance Company will perform.
208 Pulitzer prize-winning "A soldier's play" to be performed at Northern Iowa Feb. 26 by New York City theater company.
Public Relations News Release 1989:411, p.1 		The production is a part of Black History Month activities at Northern Iowa. Set in 1944, the script tells the story of a black Army sergeant who is murdered late one hot night near his base in Fort Neal, La.
209 Highly-acclaimed African American dance troupe from Chicago to perform Friday (Feb. 16) at University of Northern Iowa; part of black history month.
Public Relations News Release 1989:401, p.1 		The Muntu Dance Company of Chicago, 17 dancers and musicians performing traditional African, American and Caribbean dance. The Muntu Dance Company which takes its name from the Bantu word meaning "essence of humanity," was formed in 1972.
210 Black History Month celebrates achievements
Northern Iowan 86:32, p.8 		Detailed schedule of activities.
211 February is Black History Month--honoring those who've made a difference
Public Relations News Release 1989:362, p.1 		Professor Jim Johnson recognizes the achievements of African Americans that have been omitted from history books.
212 Drama, dance, music discussion will highlight Black History Month (February) at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1989:359, p.1 		Niambi Webster, Charles Taylor, and the Muntu Dance Theatre appear at the Kamerick Art Center for Black History Month celebrations. Other activities include blues and choir concerts, Casino Night, a live play, and a drill team performance.
213 Black Support Network sponsoring Black History Month Essay Contest at Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1989:354, p.1 		Ronald Green, president of the Black Support Network, organizes a Black History Month essay contest. Entries must be at least five-hundred words in length. Winners will receive up to two-hundred dollars from University Book and Supply.
214 Black history month activities are continuing at the University of Northern Iowa.
Public Relations News Release 1988:307, p.1 		Northern Iowa Gospel Choir will perform. Activities will conclude with a "Soul and Louisiana Cuisine Dinner."
215 UNI plans Black History Month
Northern Iowan 85:34, p.1 		Detailed look at upcoming programs.
216 The civil rights struggle -- working to keep the dream alive.
Public Relations News Release 1988:272, p.1 		Jim Johnson says while the 60's are associated with sweeping changes in civil rights, the struggle is a continuous one. The Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action raises questions whether past civil rights progress is slowly being lost.
217 Northern Iowa Black History Month activtives feature drama, music, issues.
Public Relations News Release 1988:275, p.1 		Februaury's Black History actvities include, presentations, videos, live music/folk theatre, and a dance, activities will conclude with a "Soul and Louisiana Cuisine Dinner."
218 Black History Month activities are continuing at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1987:262, p.1 		The Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center sponsors a tribute to African American theater and a "Soul Food Dinner" held in the Northern Iowa Commons. Other activities include slideshow presentations on black history.
219 National tour of Broadway hit musical "Purlie" to include Northern Iowa performance Feb. 20 (Saturday)
Public Relations News Release 1987:263, p.1 		The Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center sponsors a staging of the award winning musical comedy "Purlie". The performance is held in the Auditorium building as a part of the University's Black History Month activities.
220 Celebrate Black History Month; Recognition of rights, achievements gained through Black History Month
Northern Iowan 84:34, p.8 		Brief look at history highlights.
221 EMCEC designed to reflect various cultural differences
Northern Iowan 84:34, p.9 		EMCEC will be center of Black History Month activities.
222 Northern Iowa Black History Month activities feature drama, music, humor, issues
Public Relations News Release 1987:235, p.1 		Black History Month activities begin with a candlelight ceremony held in Maucker Union. Activities continue with tribute to African American theater and a "Soul Food Dinner" in the Commons.
223 Hit musical "One Mo' Time" plays here Thursday
Northern Iowan 83:40, p.10 		Show preview; photo.
224 Broadway musical comedy hit 'One Mo' Time' comes to UNI stage Thursday (Feb. 26)
Public Relations News Release 1987:232, p.1 		The EMCEC, Cedar Arts Forum ,and Agency 7 sponsor a showing of "One Mo' Time", a Broadway tribute to black entertainment in New Orleans in the 1920s. The show was performed in the Auditorium Building as a part of the Black History Month celebrations.
225 UNI Black History Month finale - "One Mo' Time"
Public Relations News Release 1987:228, p.1 		Black History Month celebrations come to a close with the off-Broadway production, "One Mo' Time" in the Auditorium Buliding. The performance is a tribute to black Vaudeville entertainment of the 1920s. Tickets were distributed by the Cedar Arts Forum.
226 Black History Month begins tomorrow: comedian Dick Gregory scheduled as keynote speaker Thursday
Northern Iowan 83:34, p.9 		Jay T. Hairston talks about the upcoming events; photo.
227 'Waterloo's black history' topic for UNI history series Feb. 4
Public Relations News Release 1986:189, p.1 		Professors Ruth Bluford Anderson and Ada Tredwell conducted a series of lectures on black history in Waterloo from 1900 to 1940. The lectures were sponsored by Phi Alpha Theta, the Historical Association, and the Department of History.
228 Activist/comedian Dick Gregory to headline UNI Black History Month
Public Relations News Release 1986:188, p.1 		Dick Gregory, comedian and human rights activist, performed in the Auditorium to kick off the Black History Month activities. Other activities include a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr., musical performances, poetry, and a raffle by Alpha Kappa Alpha.
229 UNI Black History Month celebration
Public Relations News Release 1986:190, p.1 		Black History Month celebrations were kicked off with a performance by comedian Dick Gregory in the Auditorium Building. The events were sponsored by the Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center.
230 King headlines Black History Month activities
Northern Iowa Today 14:2, p.7 		Yolanda King will speak; brief list of other events.
231 Interpretive dancers to perform
Northern Iowan 82:39, p.3 		Visions, Etc. will perform as part of the Black History Month celebration.
232 King to speak
Northern Iowan 82:36, p.10 		Yolanda King will speak during Black History Month.
233 Scholars work to preserve blacks' contribution to U. S.
Northern Iowan 82:36, p.14 		Evelyn Patterson Burrell, a retired professor from Boston, is working to ensure that U. S. citizens are aware of the roles that blacks have played in our nation's history.
234 Yolanda King to speak on UNI campus Thursday (Feb. 20)
Public Relations News Release 1986:258, p.1 		King is the oldest daughter of the late Martin Luther King, Jr; her visit is sponsored in conjunction with Black History Month; she will discuss current human rights movements and her efforts to further them.
235 'Black Women: Achievements Against the Odds' is art exhibit displayed at UNI's Maucker Union during Black History Month
Public Relations News Release 1986:251, p.1 		The exhibit will be in the Maucker Union's Main Gallery; the set of twenty posters were produced by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and they highlight 120 women from 16 subject areas from over the past 200 years.
236 Yolanda King, Milton Biggham to headline February Black History Month events at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1986:246, p.1 		King is the daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr and Biggham is a 1980 Grammy Award winner and recording artist; Biggham will lead a three-part gospel music workshop.
237 Students learn history of unique music form as members of new UNI gospel choir
Public Relations News Release 1985:153, p.1 		The gospel choir started this fall and will perform its first holidy concert in December; Hairston founded the choir and also sings in it; the choir has already performed at an NAACP Freedom Banquet and has received other invitations to perform.
238 Untitled
Northern Iowan 81:40, p.8 		Tamara Kutscher and Rhonda Harville serve guests at soul food dinner.
239 Campus celebrates Black History Month
Northern Iowa Today 13:2, p.7 		Highlights of month's events.
240 February is Black History Month
Northern Iowan 81:33, p.9 		Schedule of major events.
241 "Ain't Misbehavin'" performance set for Black History Month
Alumnus 69:4, p.7 		Touring production may visit.
242 Power of nonviolence still a force for social change: King
Alumnus 68:1, p.7 		Excerpts from speech by Coretta Scott King; photo.
243 Month called a success
Northern Iowan 80:42, p.9 		Joe Young looks back at Black History Month.
244 King strives to 'keep dream alive with non-violent social change'
Northern Iowan 80:41, p.1 		Extensive excerpts from speech by Coretta Scott King; photo.
245 A dance
Northern Iowan 80:39, p.5 		EMCEC will sponsor dance.
246 Activist King to speak
Northern Iowan 80:39, p.1 		Profile of Coretta Scott King.
247 Untitled
Northern Iowan 80:38, p.17 		John Bayley performs for Black History Month; photo.
248 Enjoyable experience
Northern Iowan 80:37, p.2 		Linda Benning urges people to get involved in Black History Month.
249 Giovanni: Time to make a change in the human condition
Northern Iowan 80:37, p.8 		Excerpts from remarks.
250 Reggae music tomorrow in the Union
Northern Iowan 80:36, p.18 		John Bayley will perform; photo.
251 'Princess of Black Poetry' to speak Monday at UNI
Northern Iowan 80:35, p.12 		Nikki Giovanni will speak; photo.
252 Black History Month off to a start
Northern Iowan 80:34, p.11 		Description of performance by Gil Scott-Heron.
253 Commends Center, encourages attendance
Northern Iowan 80:34, p.2 		UNISA encourages UNI's participation in National Black History Week.
254 EMCEC schedules events
Northern Iowan 80:32, p.1 		Extensive list of activities for Black History Month.
255 Black History Month activities
Northern Iowan 80:30, p.8 		Brief schedule.
256 Blacks & Women in the Media speak out
UNI Century 11:3, p.3 		Review of speakers' messages during Black Heritage Week; speakers included William Raspberry, Lee Thornton, and Carl Rowan; photo.
257 Program tonight
Northern Iowan 79:38, p.7 		Variety show will be in conjunction with Black History Month.
258 Cooper tells students to set goals, motivate themselves
Northern Iowan 79:37, p.6 		Excerpts from speech by George Cooper; photo.
259 Ethnic Center's 'open door' policy heightens awareness
Northern Iowan 79:36, p.11 		Many Black History Month activities will center in EMCEC; photo.
260 Cooper, Murphy to speak as a part of "Education Week"
Northern Iowan 79:35, p.6 		Robert Murphy and George Cooper will speak; photo.
261 Morris calls for involvement
Northern Iowan 79:35, p.4 		Excerpts from remarks by Robert Morris.
262 Lecture on black politics set
Northern Iowan 79:33, p.7 		Robert Morris will speak.
263 Art works on display
Northern Iowan 79:31, p.10 		Work by Donald Walker on display in Union.
264 Black History Month activities begin today
Northern Iowan 79:31, p.1 		Outline of upcoming events; photo.
265 Black Heritage Week explores religion's effects
UNI Century 10:3, p.9 		Brief schedule of events.
266 Black history talk
Northern Iowan 78:37, p.7 		George Stigler will speak.
267 Harvard dean speaks
Northern Iowan 78:37, p.7 		Alvin Poussaint will speak.
268 Long: measure I-can quotient
Northern Iowan 78:37, p.7 		Brief excerpts from speech by Loretta Long; photo.
269 Sesame Street
Northern Iowan 78:35, p.3 		Loretta Long will speak.
270 Black History Month to feature King's life
Northern Iowan 78:33, p.1 		Schedule of events.
271 Cultural heritage of blacks highlights community week
UNI Century 9:3, p.2 		Schedule of second annual Black Heritage Week.
272 Americans are 'living in terror'
Northern Iowan 77:50, p.5 		Alvin Poussaint outlines views on American society; photo.
273 Stepp: 'Full employment needed'
Northern Iowan 77:50, p.4 		Excerpts from speech by Mark Stepp; photo.
274 Black Heritage Week scheduled
Northern Iowan 77:47, p.1 		UNI-CUE announces schedule.
275 Ebony editor says progress for blacks an illusion
Northern Iowan 77:35, p.3 		Excerpts from presentation by Alex Poinsett; photo.
276 UNI Price Lab students discuss 'beauty' during black history month
Public Relations News Release 1980:379, p.1 		Professor Gloria Kirkland teaches her children about beauty during Black History Month.
277 History Week explores heritage: Black History Week schedule of Events
Northern Iowan 77:33, p.4 		Detailed schedule.
278 Julian Bond heads Black Heritage Week
UNI Century 8:3, p.2 		Senator Bond speaks in Waterloo.
279 Bond says blacks still have 'battles' to fight
Northern Iowan 76:53, p.1 		Georgia State Senator Julian Bond recently spoke at the UNI-CUE; photo.
280 KUNI will feature 'Heritage' speakers
Northern Iowan 76:51, p.4 		KUNI will feature speakers as part of Black Heritage Week.
281 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.
282 KUNI airs speakers
Northern Iowan 76:50, p.5 		KUNI will broadcast speakers live as part of Black Heritage Week at UNI.
283 Grant aids Black Heritage week
Northern Iowan 76:46, p.1 		UNI Center for Urban Education received a $5054 grant to aid in the presentations for Black History Week.
284 Senate Scene
Northern Iowan 76:45, p.4 		A recent senate meeting brought changes in the student activities budget. IaPIRG, the Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center, and Black History Week were affected by the changes.
285 Sing it with feeling
Northern Iowan 76:37, p.4 		Festivities for Black History Week included a variety show; photo.
286 Controversial black author highlights Black History Week
Northern Iowan 76:36, p.1 		Michele Wallace will speak as part of the activities for Black History Week.
287 Black History Week speaker discusses biased psychiatry
UNI Century 7:3, p.4 		Alvin Poussaint delivers lecture; photo.
288 Schedules of events for Black History Week
Northern Iowan 75:37, p.1 		Dr. Alvin Poussaint will speak.
289 Student says celebration is "personal triumph"; Black History Week provokes comment
Northern Iowan 75:37, p.2 		Student praises the celebration of Black History Week.
290 Films, food, fun planned; Black History week February 19-23
Northern Iowan 75:36, p.8 		Highlights of the upcoming activities; Alvin Pouissaint will speak; photo.
291 Atlanta mayor Jackson calls freedom an "unfulfilled dream"
Northern Iowan 74:41, p.8 		Excerpts from speech by Maynard Jackson.
292 Maya Angelou coming to UNI
Northern Iowan 74:40, p.1 		As part of Black History Week, Maya Angelou will make a presentation; photo.
293 Speaks Monday night
Northern Iowan 74:39, p.3 		Maynard Jackson, the mayor of Atlanta, will be speaking on the UNI campus in honor of Black History Week; other highlights include appearance by Maya Angelou; photo.
294 Midnight Band ends Black History Month
Northern Iowan 73:41, p.1 		Profile of the band.
295 Black awareness events scheduled
Northern Iowan 72:35, p.4 		Brief schedule of activities.
296 Black history
Northern Iowan 72:35, p.5 		Wilson Moses will speak on political philosophy.
297 Duo stages "Sound"; Mitchell-Ruff today
Northern Iowan 71:39, p.7 		Profile of performers.
298 Black history
Northern Iowan 73:37, p.4 		Highlights of this week's events include placement advice, lecture, music, and a skating party.
299 Carver recognized for Black History Month
Northern Iowan 71:38, p.3 		Professor Haman outlines George Washington Carver's achievements.
300 Black History Month schedule
Northern Iowan 71:35, p.12 		Detailed schedule.