Editor’s Note: This article is part of the essay “International Students at UNI, 1896-1967,” by University Archivist Gerald L. Peterson for UNI Special Collections and University Archives. It was...
For UNI Black Student Union (BSU) President Randy Whitfield and BSU Vice President Celia Emunah, stepping onto UNI’s campus for the first time was intimidating. But thanks to BSU, they were able to find...
Editor’s Note: This article is from Feb. 24 2022
Black History Month: A time dedicated to the celebration of Black history, culture and excellence. According to National Geographic, the first official...
My musings this Black History Month: Truly these past two years have been an arduous struggle navigating life on the rough terrain of COVID-19. We have lost loved ones, memorialized, and buried a multitude...
One thing that is always going to be relevant in our society is education. The more we advance, the more we need to make sure that education is inclusive for all students. While there is progress being...
Excited, thrilled and nervous is an understatement to how I felt when I opened my acceptance letter to be a resident assistant (RA) for the University of Northern Iowa. Though I will not be returning to...
Being white passing isn’t a gift. It isn’t some kind of “special achievement” where I can just choose sides. I get caught in the divide between being white and Black. Being white passing is a blessing...
In 2019, California became the first state to pass the CROWN Act bill. This bill prohibits race-based discrimination against natural hair and was passed on July 3, 2019. The CROWN Act—Creating a Respectful...
Black Student Union (BSU) packed a punch with their events this Black History Month. Many events were learning moments, and all were filled with fun. Bonding moments were held, and experiences were shared...
As our world today gets more and more diverse, there is a major need for more culturally specific programs. According to the Iowa Attorney General’s reports, in the state of Iowa, we have eight culturally...
The Black athlete has been overlooked and underappreciated since the integration of Black players into professional sports in the mid-1900s. Black talent has brought competition, performance, and the complexity...
