Discover Iowa’s role in the advancement of civil rights. Learn how landmark Iowa court cases, the Iowa Underground Railroad, Iowa towns like Buxton, and Iowa civil rights pioneers like Alexander G. Clark, Ralph Montgomery, Edna Griffin, and more guided the future of the state and the nation. We will look at how the nation’s path forward might be discovered by gleaning the wisdom of Iowa's history. For any questions or suggestions, please email Erick at iacivilrightshistorypodcast@gmail.com
George Roddy - The First Known Black Golfer in Iowa - (Prof. Kevin Mason)
Professor Kevin Mason discusses George Roddy's journey as Iowa's first Black golfer, highlighting his determination to attend the University of Iowa and excel in golf despite facing financial hardship in this interview.
31 Jan 2025
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 bought their first 80 acres of Farm in Iowa and later bought another 80 acres.My conversation with Todd Western III about his family history.Support the showThank you for listening.For any questions, suggestions, recommendations, or corrections on any historical facts; please contact Host: Erick Ngany...
28 Jul 2024
Carrie Chapman Catt - (Karen Kedrowski) - Part 2
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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, at the close of the Civil War, the family moved to a farm near Charles City, Iowa.
I had the privilege of sitting down with Karen Kedrowski, the director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics, to discuss Catt's life and her significant contributions to the women's movement.
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