Iowa Civil Rights History Podcast
1) George Roddy - The First Known Black Golfer in Iowa - (Prof. Kevin Mason)
Send us a text George Roddy the first known black golfer in the state of Iowa. Born in 1908 in Keokuk, Iowa. Roddy famously walked from Keokuk to Iowa City to attend the University of Iowa because his...Show More
2) The Western Family Farm - (Todd Western III)
Send us a textThomas and Susannah Western were born into slavery in Virginia. Upon getting their freedom, they decided to head west in search of a better life.In 1864 Thomas and Susannah Western bough...Show More
3) Carrie Chapman Catt - (Karen Kedrowski) - Part 2
Send us a Text Message.Part 2 of the conversation of Carrie Chapman Catt Catt was born on January 9, 1859, in Ripon, Wisconsin, the second of three children of Lucius and Maria (Clinton) Lane. In 1866...Show More
4) Carrie Chapman Catt - (Karen Kedrowski) - Part 1
Send us a Text Message.Catt was born on January 9, 1859, in Ripon, Wisconsin, the second of three children of Lucius and Maria (Clinton) Lane. In 1866, at the close of the Civil War, the family moved ...Show More
5) Black Iowa News - (Dana James)
Conversation with the founder and publisher of Black Iowa News Dana James on her life as a journalist, state of the media, black media and life in generalSupport the Show.Thank you for listening.For a...Show More
6) Sioux City Ghosts - (Jim Tillman)
The Sioux City Ghosts were an all-black fast-pitch softball team in Sioux City, Iowa. Their exceptional skills and unique style of playing created a legacy that very few can match. It all started in 1...Show More
7) JB Morris (William S. Morris)
James B. Morris Sr. was a World War I veteran, lawyer, journalist, civil rights pioneer, leader, and a role model for his generation of African Americans living in Iowa. He was the owner and publishe...Show More
8) Spirit Lake Massacre (Prof. Kevin Mason)
On March 8, 1857, a conflict erupted between settlers and Native Americans, and Professor Kevin Mason(Waldorf University) gives us a detailed account of what led to the outbreak of violence.Professor ...Show More
9) 19th Century Black Iowans - (Dr. David Brodnax, Sr.) - Part 2
Part 2 of the conversation with history professor, Dr. David Brodnax on black Iowans in the 19th century. Support the showThank you for listening.For any questions, suggestions, recommendations, or co...Show More
10) 19th Century Black Iowans - (Dr. David Brodnax, Sr.) - Part 1
Conversation with history professor, Dr. David Brodnax about black Iowans in the 19th century. Support the showThank you for listening.For any questions, suggestions, recommendations, or corrections ...Show More