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Endless Possibilities: Iowa’s African American History

Marion Public Library 1095 6th Ave, Marion, IA

Iowa’s history holds a wealth of African American history. From York, the first African American in Iowa and member of the Lewis and Clark expedition, to Iowa's integrated schools in 1867, just two years after slavery, to the first Black president, Barack Obama, Iowa has been the place of many strides for African Americans. Come […]

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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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