A remembrance ceremony for W. Harry Davis Sr. was held on Wednesday, April 12, at the Friendship Academy of the Arts, in celebration of what would have been his 100th birthday.
Black golfers
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Gloves are still on in the Hiawatha Golf Course bout
The Park Board’s vote to move ahead with its Master Plan has not deterred the plan’s critics.
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Hiawatha Golf Course nominated for National Register of Historic Places
On Monday, it was announced that the course, which has a storied Black history, could be deemed eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
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​U of M backs new generation of aspiring golfers Â
‘We’re going to country clubs. That’s a place I never thought I’d see myself.’
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Hiawatha Golf Course saga continues
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is expected to vote on a resolution Wednesday, August 3 to hold a public meeting on the fate of Hiawatha Golf Course in South Minneapolis.
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Hiawatha golf course still in limbo
‘I don’t think they do recognize the history behind this course and what it means to African Americans.’
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Fate of historic Black golf course remains uncertain
Debate continues on the future of golf course known historically for welcoming Black golfers.
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Historic Black landmark in jeopardy
When White-run golf tournaments did not permit Black golfers to play, they began to host their own tournaments, including one at Hiawatha Golf Course.
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Black golfers scarce at Hazeltine, plentiful at Emerald Greens
The Twin Cities this weekend will see golfers all over, but will any Blacks be among them?
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The 79th Annual Bronze continues tradition!
Many years ago, Blacks could not play the game of golf in this country anywhere because of bigotry, Jim Crow laws, and treatment as less than United States citizens. White Supremacy raged and forced its terror and rules on us back in the day. But, some courageous Black men in Minneapolis started the Bronze Golf Tournament.
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Tales of an Only One | Alone at the Ryder Cup
This column continues the Only One series in which this reporter shares his experiences as the only African American journalist on the scene. Golf is as White as the ball. That was clearly evident to the Only One as we walked around the grounds during the six-day historically prestigious Ryder Cup 2016 at Hazeltine in […]