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From Slavery to Soul Food

University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library 1227 W. 27th Street, Cedar Falls, IA, United States

The term "soul food" did not become common until the 1960s, with the rise of the civil rights and black nationalist movements, but foods like collard greens, black-eyed peas, corn bread, and fried chicken have been a part of the African American culinary legacy for centuries. Dr. Sharp will share her research on the culinary […]

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Black Migration and the Fight for Community Space in Iowa

Council Bluffs Public Library 400 Willow Ave, Council Bluffs, IA, United States

In 1839 the first territorial government of Iowa past a series of laws that denied black residents citizenship rights like the right to vote, testify in court, act as jurors, or participate in the state militia. In addition to these restrictions, the legislature passed “An Act to Regulate Blacks and Mulattoes.” The act was intended […]

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