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Iowa African American History - "The Shoulder of Giants" directed by Quinn Early

Feb19
  • Date: February 19, 2022
    Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm
    Location: Hope+Elim
    2500 University Ave
    Des Moines, IA 50311
Contact:
Dayna Chandler (bgdbdesmoines@gmail.com)

Please join us in welcoming former Hawkeye and NFL star Quinn Early, as we celebrate the trailblazing contributions of Frank “Kinney” Holbrook as Iowa's first black collegiate athlete. Watch how Holbrook’s legacy changed the course of University of Iowa football and learn about preserving Iowa African American History. 

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Order of Events:

  • Refreshments
  • Silent Auction/Meet & Greet
  • Welcome and Introduction
  • Speakers:
    • Quinn Early - Former Hawkeye, NFL star, and Director of The Shoulder of Giants
    • Josh Meier - Co-Founder of Frank "Kinney" Holbrock Memorial Society
    • Charles Pearson - President/CEO Pearson Consulting LLC
  • View Documentary with Q&A to follow

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Silent Auction donations are tax-deductible (Tax ID 42-6264725) and are still being accepted. Email Dayna Chandler at bgdbdesmoines@gmail.com for details.

This event will be live-streamed on Hope+Elim's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/HopeElimChurch for those unable to attend in-person.