News From Terre Haute, Indiana Black History Month

Councilman’s plan: Help Terre Haute grow by working with other cities

2008-06-02T23:50:00-04:00

Neil Garrison, city councilman, has implemented a new plan that fosters unity between communities similar to Terre Haute.

Black History Month: Carter Goodwin Woodson 'Father of Black History'

2007-03-19T10:53:00-04:00

Carter Goodwin Woodson, a black author, editor, publisher and historian, was born in December 1875 and lived until April 1950. Woodson believed that African-Americans should know about their past in order to cooperate intelligently in the affairs of our country. Strongly he believed that African-American history is a firm foundation for young Black Americans.

He is known as the “Father of Black History” and held an important position in black history in early 20th century American history.

Correction March 16, 2007

2007-03-16T09:59:00-04:00

The Tribune-Star corrects errors. If you believe we have made an error, contact Editor Max Jones at (812) 231-4336 or e-mail him at max.jones@tribstar.com.

There’s still a lot to learn

2007-03-03T17:30:00-05:00

When I sat in the first meeting discussing plans for Black History Month, I knew this was going to be a challenge. Although it was mid-January, something told me we would still need more time.

Capturing history while we can

2007-03-03T17:30:00-05:00

When the idea for a month-long project on Black History Month was suggested, I was excited and a bit apprehensive.

Being a history buff, the idea of rooting around in archives and yearbooks, and talking to members of older generations really appealed to me.

Persevering over obstacles

2007-03-03T17:28:00-05:00

When I was in school, I remember reading Ralph Elison’s poem “Invisible Man” and not understanding why he thought of himself as “invisible.” But in studying a little about local black history I believe I got a glimpse of what he meant. I think for hundreds of years there was a feeling among the majority of Americans that this land was a white, European nation and black people, native Americans and other non-Europeans were aliens who should be kept out of sight — made “invisible” — by being placed on reservations, deported back to Africa, or legally kept in legally segregated schools or in different neighborhoods.

Deming students send Black History Month out with musical celebration

2007-03-01T09:00:00-05:00

Black History Month went out in style in Deming Elementary on Wednesday afternoon as students and guests shared, in words and song, some of the lessons of the monthlong celebration.

Black History Month: Phillis Wheatley Association worked to create dormitory for black women

2007-02-28T05:25:00-05:00

The not-for-profit Phillis Wheatley Association of Terre Haute was incorporated in 1923 to provide a dormitory for black women students of Indiana State Teachers College.

Black History Month: Color barrier broken in Valley

2007-02-27T05:20:00-05:00

When a man asked Marcella Herndon, 74, if she would be interested in posing for a photo to advertise beer, she was a little skeptical.

Black History Month: Former resident looks back on his days in Vigo County’s ‘colored orphans home’

2007-02-25T22:32:00-05:00

James Anderson lived at the “colored orphans home” east of Terre Haute more than 60 years ago, but looking out over the wooded and hilly landscape where he spent much of his childhood, it “almost seems like yesterday,” he said.