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.
2023 History Makers
2023 Sponsors
Presenting
Gold
Silver
City of Iowa City | GreenState Credit Union | University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art
Bronze
Bankers Trust | Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission | Collins Aerospace | Country Financial | Eastern Iowa Airport | Kirkwood Community College | Mt. Mercy University | Solum Lang Architects | TrueNorth Companies | University of Iowa College of Nursing | University of Iowa Tippie College of Business | Dwayne & Karesha Williams
Tables
The Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success | Sam and Linda Black | Cedar Rapids Community School District | Cedar Rapids NAACP | Cedar Rapids Police Department | Children of Promise Mentoring Program | City of Cedar Rapids | City of Marion/Civil Rights Commission | Collins Aerospace BXN | Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church | Iowa Conservation & Preservation Consortium | Mt. Mercy University | Kenneth & Deborah Reed | Transamerica | University of Iowa Office of DEI | University of Iowa Libraries
If you are interested in becoming a History Maker sponsor, contact us directly at lcassell@blackiowa.org
Past History Makers
Abel, Dr. E. Dale – 2018
Allen, Mike – 2021
Ampey, Lorinda (Lori) – 2019
Andrews, Betty – 2014
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
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
Porter, Lou – 2009
Randall, James – 2014
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
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