NAMPA — Singers will take the stage at the College Church of Nazarene all day during Saturday’s gospel workshop, hosted by the Idaho Black Community Alliance.
Editor s note: This story ran in February as part of a tribute to Black History Month. We are re-upping it on our website today in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday
Editor s note: This story ran in February as part of a tribute to Black History Month. We are re-upping it on our website today in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday
Idaho Black History: Dr. Mamie Oliver
Oliver is an ordained minister, educator, psychotherapist and author, and was the first Black professor at Boise State. Author: KTVB Staff Updated: 7:28 AM PST February 24, 2021
BOISE, Idaho Idaho s Dr. Mamie Oliver has played an important role in documenting the history of Black people across the state.
She s an ordained minister, educator, psychotherapist and author, and was the first Black professor at Boise State. Oliver taught social work, sociology, and education on the campus for 16 years.
After Boise State, Oliver taught at Boston University, Rhode Island College, and Northwest Nazarene University.
After teaching, she went on to document history, inspire stories, and support the legacy of black culture in Idaho. She has also worked as a therapist and is now a pastor at Mountain View Community Fellowship in Boise.
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