Story by: WSU-Rochester
Mr. William Loren Katz will speak on the topic of “Black Indians” at 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, in Memorial Hall 223 at University Center Rochester. Mr. Katz is the author of Black Indians: A Hidden Heritage.
The offspring of Black-Indian marriages shaped the early days of the fur trade, added a new dimension to frontier diplomacy, and made a daring contribution to the fight for American Liberty. Early Florida history was determined by a powerful alliance that fought the U.S. Army, Navy and Marines to a standstill for 40 years. Like other intrepid frontier people, these Americans braved every peril for a slice of the American Dream – freedom, a safe home, family happiness and a piece of one’s own land.
Katz is the author of several books about Black History in America. He has appeared on NBC’s The Today Show, PBS’s Tony Brown’s Journal and many other major network television programs. He is often interviewed on Native American, African American and National Public Radio stations across the country. Since 1967, he has been a lecturer and consultant for Boards of Education from Seattle, Washington to Dade County, Florida, including the Inner London Education Authority and the Education Departments of North Carolina and New York.
For more information, please contact Winona State University-Rochester at 507-285-7100.
Last Modified: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 16:10 by Kelly Hahn
