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Black Des Moines: Voices Seldom Heard

Chronicles the history of blacks in Des Moines, Iowa from the mid-1800s to the present. Vintage photos and film clips are used with interviews to detail the contributions of blacks from their first appearance via the Pre-Civil War "underground railroad" to the emotional issues of today. Includes early photos of black businesses and neighborhoods, the beginnings of the Iowa Bystander newspaper, first-hand recollections of the 1920s and 1930s, disruption caused by the freeway construction and urban renewal, and the many innovations and achievements made by Des Moines blacks. Originally aired on WOI-TV on September 10, 1985.

Top Cast

  • Verda L. Williams

    Verda L. Williams

    Self

  • Beverly Fischer

    Beverly Fischer

    Self

  • Emery Jackson

    Emery Jackson

    Self

  • James E. Bowman

    James E. Bowman

    Self

  • George Nichols

    George Nichols

    Self

  • James B. Morris III

    James B. Morris III

    Self

  • Marguerite Cothorn

    Marguerite Cothorn

    Self

  • Larry Carter

    Larry Carter

    Self

  • Luther T. Glanton, Jr.

    Luther T. Glanton, Jr.

    Self

Overview

Chronicles the history of blacks in Des Moines, Iowa from the mid-1800s to the present. Vintage photos and film clips are used with interviews to detail the contributions of blacks from their first appearance via the Pre-Civil War "underground railroad" to the emotional issues of today. Includes early photos of black businesses and neighborhoods, the beginnings of the Iowa Bystander newspaper, first-hand recollections of the 1920s and 1930s, disruption caused by the freeway construction and urban renewal, and the many innovations and achievements made by Des Moines blacks. Originally aired on WOI-TV on September 10, 1985.

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