Byrd--Palmer (Class of 1972; UNI Seven)

Displaying 1 - 20 of 20 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 Black Student Union celebrates 50 years
Northern Iowan 119:7, p.4 		Diamond Roundtree reports on the events that led to the start of the Black Student Union (BSU) 50 years ago. The BSU held a 50th Anniversary Gala where members of the UNI Seven and other prominent alumni attended; 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 An uneasy look back: Culture Center celebrates 25th anniversary
Northern Iowa Today 80:1, p.16
4 Former University of Northern Iowa President Maucker to speak April 23 in program recognizing silver anniversary of Cultural Center
Public Relations News Release 1995:319, p.1 		J.W. Maucker to speak at UNI on the problems surrounding the establishment of the Ethnic Minorities Cultural & Educational Center. His speak will be followed by a panel discussion.
5 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.
6 It's been nearly a quarter of a century
Northern Edition 1:2, p.1 		History and purpose of Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center; brief account of students involved in civil rights movement in late 1960s.
7 Blacks announce itinerary
Northern Iowan 71:35, p.9 		Black History month schedule; will honor the "UNI Seven" and sponsor sports and talent shows.
8 ISPIRG hearings held; racism, sexism, penal reform
Northern Iowan 69:5, p.8 		Extensive reports on hearings.
9 Stamp wins in UNISA elections; Linn, Leonard
Northern Iowan 67:38, p.1 		Vote tallies; for president--Stamp (1874), Wherry (371), Byrd (87).
10 Byrd cannot afford to be President
Northern Iowan 67:37, p.5 		Honored by nomination, but cannot afford to serve.
11 UNISA candidates speak out
Northern Iowan 67:37, p.3 		Extended statements of positions by candidates for office; photo.
12 Byrd selected by SRP; Nemmers, Sniffen as VP's
Northern Iowan 67:34, p.1 		Student Rights Party slates candidates; photo.
13 EMCEC: new understanding
Northern Iowan 67:33, p.2 		Extends congratulations and thanks for those who worked to get the EMCEC facility established.
14 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.
15 Regents approve cultural center
Public Relations News Release 66:27, p.1 		Approve concept of culture house on 6-2 vote after initially defeating measure, 4-4; must be financed with private money.
16 Faculty adopts one demand; adds blacks to committee
Northern Iowan 66:20, p.1 		Will add African-American to Admission and Retention Committee.
17 Value judgement can't be applied to racial groups
Northern Iowan 66:17, p.2 		Believes recent letter-writer does not understand issues.
18 "Virtues of two ages"
Northern Iowan 66:16, p.2 		Outlines beauties of the Age of Aquarius.
19 Black views WASP society
Northern Iowan 65:55, p.4 		Palmer Byrd offers his views on racial relations.
20 Been waiting for 340 years
Northern Iowan 65:26, p.3 		Believes African-Americans have been seeking to get along with whites for centuries.