History Makers Gala
Thursday, October 3, 2024 | 5PM – Cocktail Reception (cash bar) | 6PM – Program | Hotel at Kirkwood Center | Attire: Creative Cocktail | Registration now closed
2024 History Makers
Waterloo
Jo Lavera and Phillip E. Jones
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Des Moines
A History Maker is an individual who, by their actions, modifies the course of history, imparting knowledge and impacting the communities in which we live. Through their existence and influence, history is forever changed. Characteristics of a History Maker include the following:
- Trailblazer: An African American who initiated a first or showed innovation in their field and was instrumental in developing or enhancing a process that positively impacted the lives of Iowans.
- Change Agent: An African American who has made an indelible mark on their community and who has changed the lives of people in their area forever.
- Legacy Maker: An African American who has created a legacy or accomplished something that lives beyond them, or contributed to a legacy by passionately continuing an effort or participating in a movement.
- Role Model: An African American who is an outstanding role model and someone whose character and accomplishments all people, regardless of race, age, or gender, can admire and emulate.
About the Event
The AAMI History Makers Gala will be on Thursday, October 3, 2024. The reception begins at 5PM (cocktail hour with cash bar) with the program to follow at 6PM at the Hotel at Kirkwood Center. Attire is creative cocktail. Registration for this event is now closed.
Past History Makers
Abel, Dr. E. Dale – 2018
Allen, Mike – 2021
Ampey, Lorinda (Lori) – 2019
Andrews, Betty – 2014
Avant, Donald Jr. – 2023
Baylor, Sean – 2022
Belcher, Romonda D. – 2011
Bell, Sandra K. – 2012
Berry, Deborah – 2017
Berry, Dr. Venise – 2018
Boykin, George – 2016
Caldwell-Johnson, Teree – 2010
Collins, Dr. Sharon – 2020
Chapman, Dr. Mary – 2012
Cheeks, Kimberly – 2016
Christian, Marie – 2019
Coleman, Marian – 2011
Davison, Henry – 2015
Doolin, Dedric – 2021
Eichacker, Lois H. – 2014
Estes, Elaine – 2013
Estes, Dr. Simon – 2019 (Lifetime Achievement Award)
Felton, Dr. Geraldene – 2012
Franklin, Dr. Angela – 2013
Furgerson, Betty Jean – 2008
Garr, Valerie – 2023
Glanton, Willie Stevenson – 2007
Harper, Henri – 2013
Harris, Dr. Percy – 2014
Hawthorne, Francis – 2008
Henry, Diana – 2022
Hood, Jr., William B. – 2015
Humbles, Nancy – 2011
Humbles Jr., Shelby – 2018
Johnson, Dr. Ida – 2009
Johnson, Rufus & Betty – 2015
Jones, Bernice – 2010
Kington, Dr. Raynard – 2019
Koger, Diane – 2021
Lee, Flora – 2015
Long, Freda – 2010
Mahone, Dr. Paula – 2009
Martin, Chassidi – 2022
McGhee, Judge Odell – 2020
Mims, Fred – 2020
Moore, Thomas – 2013 (Lifetime Achievement Award)
Mosley, Leon – 2017
Pierson, Dr. Jerome – 2017
Pledge-Johnson, Daniel – 2023
Porter, Lou – 2009
Randall, James – 2014
Reed, Kenneth and Deborah – 2023
Rice, Okpara – 2020
Rudison-Imhotep, Negus – 2021
Saffold, Bridget – 2019
Seay, Fred – 2022
Simms, Rudolph “Rudy” – 2018
Scott, Melvina – 2016
Stinson, Lyn – 2008
Todd, Dale – 2017
Weems, Anna Mae – 2007
White, Dr. Ruth – 2008
Wilburn, Ross – 2022
Williams, Catherine Gayle – 2007
Wynn, LaMetta K. – 2007
Yates, LaSheila – 2013
Young, ReShonda – 2023
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