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Common ground in a divided time: Iowa honors late Civil Rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson
As Iowa lowers its flag in honor of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, we should pause — not just to remember the man — but to remember our own history. […]
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Black History Month program draws crowd at the Iowa Statehouse
Black Iowans flocked to the Iowa Capitol on Feb. 26, 2026, to celebrate Black History Month. The theme: Policy to Power: From Advocacy to Action.
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The government is out to get us: ‘They want us penniless, powerless and voteless in chains’
“Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country,” JFK famously said. But what happens when your country appears out to get you?
OPINION: Valentine’s Day gunfire and the Midwest crossroads
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College-educated Black women faced largest employment losses in 2025
Employment data show college-educated Black women were hit hardest by 2025 job losses, especially those who worked in government roles.
The Power of Art: Sioux City NAACP commemorates Coretta Scott King during Black History Month
Sioux City NAACP hosts free Coretta Scott King program with live narration, music and Civil Rights storytelling at Morningside University.
