Blackwell--Michael D. [Multicultural Education Staff]

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101 School vouchers may hurt the education of minority students
Public Relations News Release 1999:9, p.1
Michael Blackwell comments on school vouchers for students who attend private schools with the money allocated for a public school.
102 Low-income families may be missing out on the Internet revolution
Public Relations News Release 1999:4, p.1
Lower-income families are missing out on the Internet because of high costs. Michael Blackwell discusses this problem.
103 Civil Rights Act of 1964 began process of change
Public Relations News Release 1998:429, p.1
Michael Blackwell, director of the Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center, discusses the Civil Rights Act which was signed 35 years ago.
104 'Awful act' in Jasper brings races together
Northern Iowan 95:43, p.1
John William King was sentenced to death last week for the killing of James Byrd, Jr.; King will be the first white man put to death for killing an African-American.
105 The new millennium will bring change to America's ethnic mixture
Public Relations News Release 1998:249, p.1
Michael Blackwell discusses the changing percentiles of minorities in the 21st century.
106 NAACP celebrates 90 years of helping persons of color in America
Public Relations News Release 1998:245, p.1
Michael Blackwell, director of the Center for Multicultural Education at UNI, talks about the NAACP's past and future.
107 Celebrating Black History Month
Public Relations News Release 1998:230, p.1
Michael Blackwell talks about the reasoning behind Black History Month.
108 Younger generation losing touch with message of Martin Luther King
Public Relations News Release 1998:212, p.1
Michael Blackwell talks about how Martin Luther King, Jr., is affecting today's youth.
109 Native American Awareness Month celebrated with exhibit, lectures and dance demonstration November 6, 7 & 10 at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1998:130, p.1
Exhibits and lectures by Donovin Sprague, Ray Young Bear, and Ward Churchill will be presented as part of Native American Awareness Month on UNI's campus.
110 Diversity Week activities in full swing this week
Campus News Network 9:3, p.2
Many activities are scheduled this week for Diversity Week.
111 Many voices, one message; Diversity Week theme conveys common goal
Northern Iowan 95:4, p.11
Diversity Week will be held September 13 through 18; activities are described.
112 Diversity Week scheduled for Sept. 13-18 at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1998:17, p.1
Schedule of activities to be held at the University of Northern Iowa during Diversity Week, September 13-18.
113 Diversity Week scheduled for Sept. 13-18 at the University of Northern Iowa
Campus News Network 1998:17, p.2
Many activities are scheduled for Diversity Week.
114 Minority students still lag behind whites in attending college
Public Relations News Release 1997:415, p.1
Fewer numbers of minority students are going on to receive college degrees, despite moves forward in the last decade.
115 Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Campus News Network 8:16, p.1
Faculty and staff remember their thoughts on hearing about Dr. King's assassination.
116 Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. 30 years after his death
Public Relations News Release 1997:271, p.1
Michael Blackwell to discuss the impact of Martin Luther King, Jr., and his death.
117 Hollywood discovers black history
Public Relations News Release 1997:217, p.1
Guy Sims and Michael Blackwell to discuss movies featuring blacks in history.
118 Celebrate, bridge the gap during Black History Month
Northern Iowan 94:34, p.7
Black History Month activities are described.
119 Recognizing contributions during Black History Month
Public Relations News Release 1997:196, p.1
Director of Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Education Center Michael Blackwell discusses reasons we celebrate African-American achievements.
120 Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.
Public Relations News Release 1997:176, p.1
UNI Director of Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center Michael Blackwell reflects on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
121 Freeing the slaves: 135th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation
Public Relations News Release 1997:166, p.1
Michael Blackwell, Director of the Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center, outlines the importance of the Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863.
122 Diversity Week offers new perspectives, experiences
Northern Iowan 94:5, p.1
Band, march are features of Diversity Week; photo.
123 UNI Explores the many aspects of diversity this week
Public Relations News Release 1997:29, p.1
Michael Blackwell, director of the Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center, reports the events and challenges of Diversity Week at UNI.
124 Diversity Week scheduled for Sept. 14-19, at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1997:23, p.1
Robert Koob, C. P. Ellis and Ann Atwater will be speaking during Diversity Week. Schedule of events given.
125 Remembering the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Public Relations News Release 1996:454, p.1
Professor Blackwell talks about the importance on the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
126 Taking a step toward racial reconciliation
Public Relations News Release 1996:448, p.1
Professor Blackwell talks about America's view of racial reconciliation.
127 Global diversity: issues of discovering each other
Northern Iowan 93:45, p.1
Students from the Midwest learn about diversity through higher education.
128 New language in U. S.
Northern Iowan 93:40, p.8
Panel discussion was held last Thursday to address issue of Ebonics in education.
129 Duke professor speaks on issues of race Monday, March 3, at The University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1996:289, p.1
Duke Professor Eric Lincoln will spend three days in Cedar Falls speaking on campus and to classes.
130 Clarence Thomas and Thurgood Marshall topic for University of Northern Iowa history lecture Wednesday Feb 19
Public Relations News Release 1996:267, p.1
Michael Blackwell speaks in Seerley Hall about Clarence Thomas and the legacy of Thurgood Marshall.
131 History celebration has evolved; what began as letting the truth be known has turned into a month-long celebration of an appreciation of diversity
Northern Iowan 93:35, p.9
History of Black History Month and up-coming activities.
132 Celebrating a rich African-American heritage
Campus News Network 7:12, p.1
Many activities will be held for Black History Month in February.
133 Celebrating Black History Month
Public Relations News Release 1996:241, p.6
This is the 70th anniversary of Black History Month. It was called Negro History week in the beginning.
134 University of Northern Iowa Black History Month activities to begin soon
Public Relations News Release 1996:246, p.1
Black History Month activities announced.
135 The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Public Relations News Release 1996:230, p.1
Michael Blackwell discusses Martin Luther King, Jr.
136 Minority role models: Who is today's Martin Luther King Jr. ?
Public Relations News Release 1996:220, p.1
Guy Sims and Dr. Michael Blackwell respond to the question of whom African Americans have as role models.
137 Subtle racism
Public Relations News Release 1996:129, p.1
Although racism isn't as overt as it has been historically, it's still around in more subtle forms, according to Michael Blackwell.
138 Celebrating diversity at UNI
Public Relations News Release 1996:27, p.1
Michael Blackwell says Diversity Week is about more than just recognizing differences.
139 Diversity Week Sept. 8-14
Campus News Network 7:2, p.1
Schedule of activities.
140 An uneasy look back: Culture Center celebrates 25th anniversary
Northern Iowa Today 80:1, p.16
141 University of Northern Iowa Black History Month activities underway
Public Relations News Release 1995:197, p.1
Black History Month is celebrated at UNI.
142 Blackwell named director of multicultural education
Northern Iowa Today 79:2, p.20
Michael Blackwell will occupy new position; brief biographical sketch; photo.
143 Presentations/lectures: Michael Blackwell
Campus News Network 6:8, p.3
Michael Blackwell presented paper "African American Assimilation and Somaphobia" at meeting.
144 Recently/soon to be published: Michael Blackwell
Campus News Network 6:8, p.4
Michael Blackwell published article on African-Americans and religion and reviewed by James F. Findlay on same topic.
145 Forum allows discussion of current racial issues
Northern Iowan 92:20, p.3
Panel sponsored by Maucker Union and Academic Advising discusses racial issues.
146 Blackwell named multicultural head
Northern Iowan 92:11, p.6
Michael Blackwell named multicultural education director; photo.
147 Profile: Michael Blackwell
Campus News Network 6:3, p.5
Profile of UNI's new director of multicultural education Michael Blackwell; photo.
148 Director for Multicultural Education named at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1995:60, p.1
Michael Blackwell has been named director for multicultural education at UNI.
149 A dream for the '90s'
Public Relations News Release 1995:179, p.1
Progress toward improving race relations is moving very slowly.