Tag Archives: African Americans

The Scab Sheet: An Underground Newspaper Exposing OSU’s Dark Past

Posted on February 24, 2012 by fernandn

The Scab Sheet After the racial incidents leading to the 1969 Black Student Union Walk-Out [BSU Walkout Digital Collection] a group of students decided to do something about what they considered to be an unacceptable level of inactivity by the … Continue reading →

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RG 244 Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center

Posted on February 17, 2012 by fernandn

RG 244 BCC Box of Materials  RG 244 Lonnie B Harris Black Cultural Center Historical Note: In 1975, the Black Student Union (BSU) received funding from OSU student government, the Alumni Center, and the community to open the BSU Cultural … Continue reading →

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Norm Monroe Oral History Available Online!

Posted on February 10, 2012 by fernandn

Last Spring OSU Alum Norm Monroe was one of five panelists who shared his story regarding the desegration of the OSU Men’s College Basketball team during the 1960s. Norm Monroe is OSU’s first African-American basketball player for the Men’s Team. He … Continue reading →

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MSS Jean Moule Papers

Posted on January 26, 2012 by fernandn

Jean Moule A New Collection is now available for research! MSS Jean Moule Papers, 1984-2011 Accession Number: 2011:044 Shelf Location: AC 36.13.06.10 [1 cubic foot] Jean Moule Biographical Note: Receiving her doctorate in education from OSU in 1998, Jean Moule … Continue reading →

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“Educational Opportunities Program: History Through Action” Lecture

Posted on January 20, 2012 by fernandn

Who decides what is university policy? Who decides what you can say, wear, listen to on campus? Who decides what is discrimination? Where is the student voice in the answers to these questions? These were the questions that the Educational … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Black History in Oregon!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by fernandn

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black History Month, the OMA is highlighting the Urban League of Portland’s history of community service and several of its past prominent leaders within the organization. Since 1945 the Urban League … Continue reading →

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Charlie White Oral History Available Online!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by fernandn

Last Spring OSU Alum Charlie White was one of five panelists who shared his story regarding the desegration of the OSU Men’s College Basketball team during the 1960s. Charlie White transferred to OSU as a junior in 1964 to join the … Continue reading →

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Oregon History on Film!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by fernandn

Two Must See DVDs regarding Oregon History Both of these films, The Ku Klux Klan in Oregon: 1920-1923 and The Oregon Nikkei Story: Japanese Americans in Oregon 1880-1941 were created by Portland Filmmaker Thomas Coulter through his production company Frame by Frame … Continue reading →

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Urban League of Portland Equal Opportunity Day Dinner

Posted on November 18, 2011 by fernandn

Urban League of Portland Display Board Since 1945 the Urban League of Portland (ULPDX) has advocated for, served and empowered African Americans and other Oregonians to create an equitable place to work and live. The organization provides various community services like the … Continue reading →

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Basketball Desegregation Event Now Online!

Posted on September 27, 2011 by fernandn

Event Panelists: (Left to Right) Paul Valenti, Charlie White, Norm Monroe, Craig Robinson, Larry Griggs Photo: Scobel Wiggins | Corvallis Gazette-Times Glory Road and the Desegregation of College Basketball: the Untold Story at Oregon State University Last Spring term OSU’s … Continue reading →

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