David Heiling, News Editor
February 7, 2013
“What are you going to do about it, boy?” she said. “The time is now, if you want to make a change for the better, right now is the time to show the next generation you can be colorblind and still succeed in this world.” That, among many other topics is exactly what Joanne Bland will be speaking... Read more »
Bridget Cooke, Staff writer
January 31, 2013
African American history will be honored throughout the semester, highlighted in presentations, panels and receptions throughout February and ending in an exhibit dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement in the month of April. Associate Professor of History Selika Ducksworth-Lawton said the events will... Read more »
Tyler Hart
January 27, 2012
Reading about history in books serves a great purpose, but it is rare for students to get the opportunity to meet those who played roles in the events they have read about. Students at UW-Eau Claire will have that chance Thursday, Jan. 26. Joanne Bland, a civil rights activist from Alabama, will be giving... Read more »