Episode 14 — Father Markoe and the DePorres Club
Update: 2023-08-22
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In a new episode of Weird Creighton History, Rick and Micah speak with local writer Matt Holland about civil rights pioneer Fr. John Markoe, SJ, a beloved and influential Jesuit who worked for Creighton University. Markoe is best known for founding the Omaha DePorres Club, whose members worked to encourage businesses to change racially discriminatory practices. Be sure to attend the event Righting History: The Markoe Collection and the Omaha DePorres Club on Sept. 28 at the Revive Center to learn more about Markoe and the private collection of materials Holland recently donated to Creighton.
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