Four to enter Iowa African-American Hall of Fame

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The Iowa African-American Hall of Fame will induct four new members in November.

Kesho Scott
Betty Andrews
Henry Harper
James B. Morris Jr.
 

Joining the 65 previous inductees will be:
  • Kesho Scott, associate professor of American studies and sociology at Grinnell College, the first black professor to earn tenure there. She is an award-winning author and frequent speaker on race relations, diversity and inclusion, women’s issues, and cultural competency.
  • Betty Andrews, president of the Iowa/Nebraska State Conference of the NAACP and backer of the annual “I’ll Make Me A World In Iowa” celebration of African-American cultural heritage. She has worked to reform the criminal justice system.
     
  • Henry Harper of Iowa City, who has worked to empower youth and families. He has fostered cooperation among law enforcement, community residents and students. He founded two organizations that assist young people in their transition to college.
     
  • The late James B. Morris Jr. of Des Moines, a trial lawyer who was the first black assistant Polk County attorney. A recipient of the Bronze Star, Morris also served as an intelligence officer with the U.S. 6th Army in World War II in the South Pacific.
Founded in 1995 in Des Moines, the Hall of Fame recognizes the outstanding achievements of African-Americans who have enhanced quality of life. Inductees will be honored at a reception and banquet starting at 5 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport.


Read the full news release.

Kesho Scott
Betty Andrews
Henry Harper
James B. Morris Jr.
 

Joining the 65 previous inductees will be:
  • Kesho Scott, associate professor of American studies and sociology at Grinnell College, the first black professor to earn tenure there. She is an award-winning author and frequent speaker on race relations, diversity and inclusion, women’s issues, and cultural competency.
  • Betty Andrews, president of the Iowa/Nebraska State Conference of the NAACP and backer of the annual “I’ll Make Me A World In Iowa” celebration of African-American cultural heritage. She has worked to reform the criminal justice system.
     
  • Henry Harper of Iowa City, who has worked to empower youth and families. He has fostered cooperation among law enforcement, community residents and students. He founded two organizations that assist young people in their transition to college.
     
  • The late James B. Morris Jr. of Des Moines, a trial lawyer who was the first black assistant Polk County attorney. A recipient of the Bronze Star, Morris also served as an intelligence officer with the U.S. 6th Army in World War II in the South Pacific.
Founded in 1995 in Des Moines, the Hall of Fame recognizes the outstanding achievements of African-Americans who have enhanced quality of life. Inductees will be honored at a reception and banquet starting at 5 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport.


Read the full news release.