Iowa Civil Rights History

Mar 31 2024 15

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Discover Iowa’s role in the advancement of civil rights. Learn how landmark Iowa court cases, the Iowa Underground Railroad, Iowa towns like Buxton, and Iowa civil rights pioneers like Alexander G. Clark, Ralph Montgomery, Edna Griffin, and more guided the future of the state and the nation. We will look at how the nation’s path forward might be discovered by gleaning the wisdom of Iowa's history. For any questions or suggestions, please email Erick at [email protected]

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Sioux City Ghosts - (Jim Tillman)

Mar 31 2024 48 mins

The Sioux City Ghosts were an all-black fast-pitch softball team in Sioux City, Iowa. Their exceptional skills and unique style of playing created a legacy that very few can match. It all started in 1925 as a boy’s club. After class, they would gather near the former Hopkins school along West 7th and Panoah Street in Sioux City.Jim Tillman, Sioux City native and resident, has bee

JB Morris (William S. Morris)

Jan 28 2024 34 mins

James B. Morris Sr. was a World War I veteran, lawyer, journalist, civil rights pioneer, leader, and a role model for his generation of African Americans living in Iowa. He was the owner and publisher of the longtime nation’s first black newspaper the Bystander. In this episode, I have JB Morris's grandson William Morris talking about his grandfather, his family, and black

Spirit Lake Massacre (Prof. Kevin Mason)

Dec 31 2023 54 mins

On March 8, 1857, a conflict erupted between settlers and Native Americans, and Professor Kevin Mason(Waldorf University) gives us a detailed account of what led to the outbreak of violence.Professor Mason researched and wrote extensively on this topic. He is an Assistant Professor of History at Waldorf University. He teaches various courses at all undergraduate levels, oversees in

19th Century Black Iowans - (Dr. David Brodnax, Sr.) - Part 2

Nov 26 2023 39 mins

Part 2 of the conversation with history professor, Dr. David Brodnax on black Iowans in the 19th century. Support the showThank you for listening.For any questions, suggestions, recommendations, or corrections on any historical facts; please contact Host: Erick Nganyange Email: [email protected] us on Facebook @ Iowa Civil Rights History Podcast

19th Century Black Iowans - (Dr. David Brodnax, Sr.) - Part 1

Oct 29 2023 42 mins

Conversation with history professor, Dr. David Brodnax about black Iowans in the 19th century. Support the showThank you for listening.For any questions, suggestions, recommendations, or corrections on any historical facts; please contact Host: Erick Nganyange Email: [email protected] us on Facebook @ Iowa Civil Rights History Podcast

Clark Vs Board of School Directors - (Russell Lovell)

Sep 24 2023 53 mins

In April 1868, Iowa Supreme Court issue a decision to desegregated its public schools. That decision made Iowa the first state in the nation to desegregated its public schools.Support the showThank you for listening.For any questions, suggestions, recommendations, or corrections on any historical facts; please contact Host: Erick Nganyange Email: [email protected]

Black Iowans In Defense of the Nation, 1863-1991 - (William S. Morris)

Aug 29 2023 37 mins

William Morris stands out as a contributing author within the pages of the renowned Iowan publication, "Outside In: African-American History in Iowa, 1838-2000." His distinctive contribution resonates through Chapter 5 of this work, entitled "Black Iowans in Defense of the Nation: 1863 to 1991." Generously, William engaged in a conversation with me, shedding lig

Honorable Judge Romonda Belcher

Jul 29 2023 44 mins

Judge Romonda Belcher was appointed to the bench on August 20, 2010, becoming the first African American female Judge in the state of Iowa. Born in Plymouth, North Carolina, she earned her bachelor’s degree with honors from Howard University in 1990 and her juris doctorate from Drake University Law School in 1995. Support the showThank you for listening.For any questions, suggest

Arabella Mansfield - (Hon. Emily Chafa)

Jun 29 2023 40 mins

Arabella Mansfield became the first woman lawyer in the United States to be admitted to practice law in Henry County Iowa in 1869. She studied law for two years in her brother's law office in Mount Pleasant Iowa to prepare for the bar exam. Despite her admission to the bar, she never practice law instead she spent her professional life teaching. She was a professor of English

I'm Innocent - (Stephen Keyes)

May 27 2023 38 mins

Stephen Keyes is sitting in Fort Dodge Iowa Correctional Facility serving a life sentence without parole. Steve was sentenced to prison on October 27th, 1997 after being convicted of two counts of first degree murder of his wife Sandra and his 2yr old son Josh, the two died as the result of the tragic house fire that happened on December 26, in 1996. His legal team - The Iowa Wrong