Racism

Displaying 101 - 200 of 445
# Title Date Summary
101 Legislators go for the kidneys in class war
Northern Iowan 103:46, p.7
Condemnation of the proposed Organs for Freedom campaign for prisoners.
102 A Wise man speaks to improve race relations
Northern Iowan 103:7, p.1
Tim Wise spoke during Diversity Week on his life, his struggles, and his passions as an anti-racist. The audience was urged to learn about other cultures; photo.
103 Can racists become representatives?
Northern Iowan 102:59, p.5
Iowa's fifth districts congressman, Steve King, was among those voting to override bipartisan committee support for the extension of the Voting Rights Act.
104 'Racial Disparities in Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice' topic for UNI workshop
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1
Workshop on Racial Disparities will be offered by the UNI Community Outreach Partnership Center.
105 Bigotry abounds on Capitol Hill, in US
Northern Iowan 102:43, p.5
Believes that recent controversy over management of US ports by a company from the United Arab Emirates shows prejudice against Arabs.
106 George Curry speaks at GBPAC, 'We need to start fixing our educational system'
Northern Iowan 102:41, p.1
George Curry wrapped up Black History Month events with a speech; photo.
107 Questioning whether Notre Dame is seeing colors
Northern Iowan 102:22, p.14
Wonders if Tyrone Willingham, formerly football coach at Notre Dame, was fired due to his race.
108 Thursday, Sept. 15
Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.2
"UNI: A Campus of Difference" workshop to combat racism, "We're Going to the Opera?" takes place at Gallagher-Bluedorn, and a lecture by Alexsey Boyko on "Russian Icons".
109 Flaw in taking racism out of context
Northern Iowan 101:34, p.5
Feels that despite current racial problems, much progress has been made in the last fifty years.
110 "West Wing" alum addresses hate, discrimination
Northern Iowan 101:24, p.3
Anna Deveare Smith visits campus to speak on discrimination.
111 Film of '92 riots
Northern Iowan 101:18, p.4
Play and film featuring the Rodney King case and subsequent race riots to appear on campus.
112 Speaker says Americans still not to terms with diversity
Northern Iowan 101:7, p.5
Robert Jensen of the University of Texas at Austin delivers an address characterizing the United States as a white-supremacist society.
113 The Legacy guilty of not checking facts; false accusations
Northern Iowan 100:53, p.6
Believes The Legacy should have taken more steps to ensure the accuracy of its content and not become a "misery merchant" for race relations.
114 Hearst series fights racism in latest lecture
Northern Iowan 100:40, p.1
John McWhorter speaks on racism and black identity in America; photo.
115 Race and diversity topic for Hearst lecture at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
John McWhorter will give a lecture titled "Black Identity and Getting Past Race" on Tuesday, February 24.
116 Shuttle story smacks of insensitivity
Northern Iowan 100:12, p.10
Upset by phrases used in article.
117 On your campus
Northern Iowan 100:7, p.2
Meetings and events planned; stress management workshop planned.
118 Student defends minorities at UNI
Northern Iowan 99:54, p.9
Criticizes Heath Rude and Jason Hutcheson for statements made in College Redeemer concerning minorities on the UNI campus.
119 Kivel makes bold claims on racism
Northern Iowan 99:53, p.1
Paul Kivel spoke on racism in America on April 22; photo.
120 Rectifying racist wrongs
Northern Iowan 99:52, p.7
Claims that racism has far from disappeared in America; encourages students to attend Paul Kivel's speech.
121 Student voices
Northern Iowan 99:52, p.11
Students respond to the question: How do you define racism?; photo.
122 Lecturer Kivel urges discrimination awareness
Northern Iowan 99:51, p.1
Paul Kivel, noted lecturer on racism in America, will speak about his book, "Uprooting Racism" on Tuesday, April 22; photo.
123 UNI sponsors guest lecture on anti-racism
Public Relations News Release 2002:473, p.1
Paul Kivel will speak on "White Privilege and White Anti-Racist Advocacy" on April 22.
124 Speaker delivers 'Titan-ic' talk
Northern Iowan 99:49, p.1
Herman Boone, whose actions inspired the movie, "Remember the Titans," spoke on campus about his experiences and lessons in diversity; photo.
125 Theatre UNI hosts 'To Kill a Mockingbird' race relations conversation
Public Relations News Release 2002:451, p.1
"Talk That Talk" will feature discussion on the present race relations situation in the Cedar Valley.
126 UNI co-sponsors fifth annual conference on race
Public Relations News Release 2002:151, p.1
"Bridging the Divide," the fifth annual Cedar Valley Conference on Race will take place on November 15.
127 Play delves into topic of racism
Northern Iowan 99:15, p.15
UNI Interpreters Theatre will present, "Just Living: White Men Challenging Racism" based on a book by Cooper Thompson, Emmett Schaefer, and Harry Brod.
128 Upcoming play at UNI challenges racism
Public Relations News Release 2002:130, p.1
UNI Interpreter's Theatre will present "Just Living: White Men Challenging Racism" October 24-26.
129 Letter to the editor: column response
Northern Iowan 99:4, p.14
Criticizes the column and author of "Cognitive Expulsion."
130 'Redeemer' author refutes NI columnist
Northern Iowan 98:47, p.7
Criticizes Kevin Koppes for claiming that blacks cannot be racist.
131 Columnist's definition of racism too narrow
Northern Iowan 98:47, p.8
Disagrees with comments made by Kevin Koppes concerning racism.
132 Whites can be victims of racism, discrimination also
Northern Iowan 98:47, p.6
Criticizes statements made by Kevin Koppes, in his column, concerning racism.
133 Only 'whites' can be racist in U.S.
Northern Iowan 98:46, p.5
Feels that the columnist in the College Redeemer doesn't understand the actual definition of "racism."
134 Iowa, race and the Civil War topics for UNI History Lecture Series, Wednesday, Feb. 20
Public Relations News Release 2001:304, p.1
Kenneth Lyftogt will speak on "General Matthew Mark Trumbull: Iowa, Race, and the Civil War."
135 UNI film series explores voices of African-American students
Public Relations News Release 2001:259, p.1
The film "Are We Different" will confront race issues as a part of the "Reel to Real" film series.
136 Racial profiling not the American way
Northern Iowan 98:9, p.5
Disagrees with the way polling in the United States is done.
137 America divided
Public Relations News Release 2001:123, p.1
Helen Harton will talk about the flare-up of racist attitudes that have been fueled by the recent terrorist attacks.
138 U. S. stance on fighting racism questionable
Northern Iowan 98:3, p.7
Believes that the U.S. purposely avoided criticism by walking out of the World Conference on Racism.
139 C. F. police guard against racial profiling
Northern Iowan 97:45, p.10
Points out actions taken by the Iowa State Patrol to gather data on stops.
140 Racial profiling: real or myth?
Northern Iowan 97:41, p.1
Discusses the effect that racial profiling has on society.
141 Racial profiling
Public Relations News Release 2000:239, p.1
Michael Blackwell states that racial profiling occurs in many areas, including housing and education.
142 Van Sickel reports Olympic experiences from Australia
Northern Iowan 97:6, p.1
Australia's Prime Minister, John Ward, has recently made certain announcements concerning the Olympics and the Aboriginal Australians; photo.
143 Passing of Black History Month
Northern Iowan 96:48, p.5
Believes that even though Black History Month is over, students should still be concerned with educating themselves about racism.
144 "Working for Respect" topic for Difficult Dialogues, March 24
Public Relations News Release 1999:313, p.1
Que Lan will speak on her experiences as a woman in the academic world of science.
145 Creator of "Brown Eyes/Blue Eyes" experiment to speak at the University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1999:276, p.1
Jane Elliot will speak on the "The Anatomy of Prejudice".
146 Difficult Dialogue series looks at racist barriers to alliance-building
Public Relations News Release 1999:82, p.1
"Difficult Dialogues" series resumes October 15 with "Interactive Model of Cultural Diversity", led by Cheryl Faries of the Waterloo Multicultural Development Center.
147 Student activists help promote social concerns
Northern Iowan 96:12, p.1
The Spitfire Tour will stop at UNI October 16, 1999, to speak about a variety of social issues; labor rights activist Charles Kernaghan will speak October 13, 1999.
148 Media missed Myers' discrimination
Northern Iowan 95:58, p.4
Believes media have not focused on the racism that allegedly appears in new "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me" movie.
149 The Riot Act
Northern Iowan 95:48, p.14
Student is recruited by a white supremacist group.
150 Thoughts of KKK nothing but a crime
Northern Iowan 95:46, p.7
Columnist comments on the history of the Ku Klux Klan.
151 '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.
152 Separatism not to be encouraged
Northern Iowan 95:22, p.9
Multiculturalism is being confused with cultural pluralism.
153 Put an end to the hate
Northern Iowan 94:58, p.4
Editorial comments on the racially-motivated murder of James Byrd in Jasper, Texas, and race relations.
154 Racial murder spawns outcry for justice
Northern Iowan 94:57, p.1
Three white men are charged with the beating and murder of James Byrd in Jasper, Texas.
155 How much racism/sexism is there on college campuses?
Public Relations News Release 1997:248, p.1
Adrienne Wing to speak at UNI for Women's History Month regarding racism and sexism.
156 "Critical Race Feminism: Racism and Sexism on Campus" topic for Women's History Month address by Adrienne Wing
Public Relations News Release 1997:238, p.1
Adrienne Katherine Wing to present "Critical Race Feminism: Racism and Sexism on Campus" March 4 for Women's History Month.
157 "Come Together" theme and publication of letter inconsistent
Northern Iowan 94:19, p.6
Critical of publication of recent letter by David P. Holtz; believes it heightens racial tensions.
158 Letter not view of Northern Iowan.
Northern Iowan 94:18, p.5
Position of Northern Iowan on recent letter from David P. Holtz.
159 Racist homophobe; Helms dominates Congress
Northern Iowan 94:18, p.5
Critical of US Senator Jesse Helms.
160 Rally raises questions
Northern Iowan 94:17, p.8
Views on race and religion.
161 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.
162 Taking a step toward racial reconciliation
Public Relations News Release 1996:448, p.1
Professor Blackwell talks about America's view of racial reconciliation.
163 BSU, should give NI some credit, quit name calling
Northern Iowan 93:54, p.10
Northern Iowan coverage of Comedy Jam not racist.
164 Northern Iowan strictly reported news, not race
Northern Iowan 93:54, p.10
Student responds to Black Student Union letter of April 22; NI coverage of Comedy Jam not racist.
165 Suggestion: 'Get some cheese for your whine'
Northern Iowan 93:54, p.10
Student comments that article on Comedy Jam was not racist.
166 'Thinking things through in academia'
Northern Iowan 93:42, p.1
Professor C. Eric Lincoln spoke on race issues in academia and society; photo.
167 Texaco case brings out many questions
Northern Iowan 93:24, p.5
Editorial comments on racism in Texaco, Inc. case.
168 Texaco fuels racial tension
Northern Iowan 93:24, p.1
Texaco, Inc. executives were taped saying racially prejudiced words.
169 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.
170 Economic competition as source of racism
Northern Iowan 92:59, p.3
Outlines beliefs.
171 Overall racial equality will never exist in our lifetime
Northern Iowan 92:42, p.8
Challenges people to treat others as they would treat a member of their own race.
172 "Difficult Dialogues" workshop to honor Women's History Month
Northern Iowan 92:41, p.3
Will discuss racist barriers.
173 Finding personal meaning in Black History Month
Northern Iowan 92:38, p.7
Believes people need to get to know another on one-to-one basis.
174 Forum allows discussion of current racial issues
Northern Iowan 92:20, p.3
Panel sponsored by Maucker Union and Academic Advising discusses racial issues.
175 "Gender vs. race" column ignores many critical points
Northern Iowan 92:17, p.7
Believes columnist over-generalized.
176 Real world not just black, white
Northern Iowan 92:17, p.7
Critical of points made by columnist.
177 "Difficult Dialogues" provides forum on race
Northern Iowan 92:15, p.4
Program hosted by EMCEC held every month to discuss race.
178 Gender loses to race in real world
Northern Iowan 92:15, p.7
Believes race is more important than gender; cites O. J. Simpson trial results.
179 General activism and unrest on and off campus
A Century of Leadership and Service 2:0, p.278
President Maucker attempts to work with students to deal with civil rights and discrimination concerns; students stage march in Cedar Falls; photo.
180 International Women's Day program tries to break down racial barriers
Northern Iowan 91:45, p.2
Difficult Dialogues program features local speakers.
181 'Racists can go to hell with my compliments,' says Roberts
Northern Edition 3:4, p.4
Professor Ron Roberts offers further comments on "The Bell Curve".
182 Film teaches people to unlearn biases; higher learning has powerful message
Northern Iowan 91:33, p.7
Urges people to see film "Higher Education".
183 Breaking the ignorance of society's cycle
Northern Edition 2:30, p.3
Memories of race discrimination.
184 Comedian Bertice Berry comes to UNI
Northern Edition 2:27, p.11
Comedian uses humor to teach about race and sex discrimination.
185 Bertice Berry uses humor to educate about racism, sexism
Northern Iowan 91:22, p.14
Comedian will perform.
186 All human rights are important
Northern Iowan 90:42, p.6
Challenges recent letter separating categories of oppression.
187 Racial problems in sports world a "crying shame"
Northern Iowan 90:41, p.14
Believes best person should be chosen for jobs.
188 Gay rights should not be confused with racial minority rights
Northern Iowan 90:40, p.6
Believes homosexuality is matter of behavior.
189 Dr. Isenberg addresses implicit racism in 'The Birth of a Nation'
Northern Edition 2:5, p.7
Nancy Isenberg will talk about roles in classic movie.
190 Racism, homophobia shouldn't be lumped together
Northern Iowan 90:37, p.8
Finds plenty of good in the world; attempts to explain roots of racism.
191 Coaches screaming "racism" just to win a few more games
Northern Iowan 90:30, p.5
Comments on recent protest by African-American coaches.
192 Stereotypes promote subtle racism
Northern Iowan 90:27, p.5
Believes people get wrong idea from media images.
193 Untitled
Northern Iowan 90:21, p.1
Jane Elliot, educator on racism and discrimination, spoke Thursday at UNI; photo.
194 Cultures can live together
Northern Iowan 90:20, p.6
Explains why minorities want to be part of groups and still retain their identities.
195 Rise in violence prompts play; "Victim of the Ghetto" explores poverty, fear, racial tensions
Northern Iowan 90:20, p.7
Will be presented on campus; photo.
196 Elliott to address racism
Northern Edition 1:5, p.1
Jane Elliott will speak on prejudice.
197 Willing to forgive, but not forget, ad
Northern Iowan 90:12, p.8
Believes that steps have been taken to assure that offensive ads will not appear again.
198 "NI" apology called act of subtle racism
Northern Iowan 90:10, p.6
Critical of recent ad and Northern Iowan's way of dealing with the problem.
199 "NI" careless, but not racist
Northern Iowan 90:10, p.6
Believes recent ad was result of meeting deadlines.
200 "NI" guilty of promoting racism
Northern Iowan 90:9, p.6
Takes exception to ad with controversial image.