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The Silence After the Sirens: What a Security Camera Revealed at 3rd & Court
A nonprofit dissected a surveillance video from the 2020 George Floyd protests, revealing allegedly undocumented use-of-force incidents by the DMPD.
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The Silence After the Sirens: What a Security Camera Revealed at 3rd & Court
A nonprofit dissected a surveillance video from the 2020 George Floyd protests, revealing allegedly undocumented use-of-force incidents by the DMPD.
‘Three Strikes’: New Iowa law enforced beginning on July 1
A new ‘3 Strikes’ law in Iowa will result in the disproportionate incarceration of Black Iowans and lead to new prison construction, officials have projected.
Why ‘Party Like It’s 1776’ is offensive
Opinion: The Fourth of July and America at 250 remind me of the nation’s hypocrisy, says Black Iowa News Founder & Publisher Dana James.
NAACP expresses concern over new Iowa law ending police bias training mandate
The Iowa-Nebraska State Area Conference of Branches opposes a new law that went into effect on July 1.
‘The Black Superwoman & Mental Health: Power & Pain’ anthology tackles sensitive subject
A collection of 35 essays, poems and short stories by Black women, co-edited by two Black University of Iowa professors, explores Black women’s mental health.
‘Community’ at the heart of celebrating Juneteenth in Iowa
Large Juneteenth celebrations will happen in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Waterloo, Davenport and Ottumwa on Saturday, June 20.
Your guide to Juneteenth in Iowa: 25+ celebrations to explore across the state
Discover Iowa’s Juneteenth celebrations, including performances, history, music, food and more. Share this guide with your family and friends.
Experts say mentorship is contributing to the growth of Black-owned businesses in the U.S.
What is driving the rise in the number of Black-owned businesses in the U.S.? Experts weigh in.
Study reveals stress contributes to Black Americans’ higher risk of mortality
Racism and societal structures worsen stress and inflammation in Black Americans, which could lead to chronic problems, a study found.
‘Proudly Black-owned’ Reliable Maintenance Celebrates 52 years
Des Moines Business Spotlight: Reliable Maintenance Company has a long history in Des Moines.
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