History Makers Gala

10.7.2021 | The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
5:00 – Reception | 6:00 – Dinner & Program

History Makers Gala

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2021 History Makers

Mike Allen

Waterloo

Diane Koger

Clive

Dedric Doolin

Cedar Rapids

Negus Sankofa Imhotep

Negus Rudison-Imhotep

Des Moines

Who is a History Maker?

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.

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2021 Sponsors

Gold

Bankers Trust

Cargill

Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust

GreenState Credit Union

Mercy Medical Center

United Fire Group

Silver

Alliant Energy

Country Financial

Grinnell College

TrueNorth Companies

University of Iowa College of Education

University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art

University of Iowa Tippie College of Business

Bronze

Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission

Collins Aerospace African American Professionals Forum

Eastern Iowa Airport

ImOn Communications

Kirkwood Community College

Mt. Mercy University

Ohnward Bank & Trust

Solum Lang Architects

Tom & Lillie Moore

University of Iowa Libraries

University of Iowa Office of the President and Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

US Bank

Past History Makers

Abel, Dr. E. Dale-2018
Ampey, Lorinda (Lori) – 2019
Andrews, Betty – 2014
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
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
Glanton, Willie Stevenson – 2007
Harper, Henri – 2013
Harris, Dr. Percy – 2014
Hawthorne, Francis – 2008
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
Lee, Flora – 2015
Long, Freda – 2010
Mahone, Dr. Paula – 2009
McGhee, Judge Odell – 2020
Mims, Fred – 2020
Mosley, Leon – 2017
Pierson, Dr. Jerome – 2017
Porter, Lou – 2009
Randall, James – 2014
Rice, Okpara – 2020
Saffold, Bridget – 2019
Simms, Rudolph “Rudy” – 2018
Scott, Melvina – 2016
Stinson, Lyn – 2008
Todd, Dale – 2017
Weems, Anna Mae – 2007
White, Dr. Ruth – 2008
Williams, Catherine Gayle – 2007
Wynn, LaMetta K. – 2007
Yates, LaSheila – 2013

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