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African-American Voices of the Cedar Valley
Submitted by chen on Sat, 08/06/2011 - 20:02
Black Triangle in Waterloo Iowa
Submitted by chen on Sun, 04/21/2013 - 19:13 |
Smoke Row: Black Triangle By 1915, four hundred African Americans lived and worked in Waterloo. Many came from Holmes County, Mississippi, as strike breakers for the Illinois Central Railroad. Many spent their summer in Waterloo living in Boxcars provided by the Railroad. In those days, all African Americans were required to live in Smokey Row, an area in east Waterloo boarded by the Illinois Central railroad lines on the south and west, Douglas Street on the south, Summer Street on the north, and Mobile Street on the East. Please provide more information about black Triangle if you have connections with friends whose family were living in the Smokey Row, Waterloo, Iowa. |
Created and Updated by Joyce Chen and David Jackson
July 15, 2011
July 15, 2011
The Black Community, Spring 2013
Submitted by chen on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 22:14
Apr. 1 Politics and Education
Willie Mae Wright, First Woman Elected Official in Waterloo, Iowa
“African-American Voices of the Cedar Valley”
Discussion Question: Discuss how Willie Mae Wright's political career had a positive impact on the Waterloo community. Provide two examples to explain your position.
Apr. 3 Russ Lowe, First African American,
“African-American Voices of the Cedar Valley”
Discussion Question: How did Russ Lowe navigate the educational system to create administrative changes in the Waterloo School District? Describe this process in 7-9 sentences.
Apr. 8 Ollabelle Reed,
“African-American Voices of the Cedar Valley”
Discussion Question: Describe Mrs. Reed's passion and commitment to education by providing two expamples that illustrate your points.
Apr. 29 Business and Sports
Walter Grey, Owner of Grey’s Barber Shop for 30 years
“African-American Voices of the Cedar Valley”
Field Experience narrative and site visit form (3) are due in class
May 1
Vivret Norman, Oldest Living
Harlem Globetrotter and Humanitarian
“African-American Voices
of the Cedar Valley”
May 6 Mary Spencer, Teacher and Buxton Resident
Documentary - “African-American Voices of the Cedar Valley”
Readings - Buxton: chapter 1
May 8
Bennie Moore, Factory Worker and Buxton Resident
Documentary - “African-American Voices of the Cedar Valley”
Readings – Buxton: chapter 6
Mrs. Anna Mae Weems
Submitted by chen on Mon, 12/10/2012 - 23:06Dr. David Jackson Fall 2012
How does Mrs. Weems life experiences support the need for teaching local history in the Public School Systems?
Celebrate the Contributions of Ruth B. Anderson
Submitted by chen on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 16:01You are cordially invited
to a reception in honor of
Ruth B. Anderson
Recipient of the
NASW Iowa Chapter
Catherine G. Williams
Diversity Lifetime Achievement Award
On May 19, 2012
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Payne Memorial A.M.E. Church
1044 Mobile Street
Waterloo, Iowa
Public Welcome
Program at 1:00 p.m.
Announcement
Submitted by chen on Sun, 08/14/2011 - 13:24
Community AnnouncementPlease announce non-profit organizational events for the African American Community by clicking "Add New Announcements" here.
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