What is Black Iowa News?

Black Iowa News gets this question a lot. How is Black Iowa News different from other news outlets?

• We prioritize finding Black sources and experts in our reporting.
• We report data about Black Iowans that mainstream news often omits.
• We focus on representation — making sure Black Iowans are quoted and photographed across our platforms.
• We use care with language.
• We herald Black Iowa history and Black achievements year-round, not just during specific holidays or when it’s trending.

• Our statewide focus centers on building community from border to border.
• We uplift Black people, Black institutions, Black culture.
• We are non-partisan. But we are unafraid to call out parties and politicians of any ilk.
• Just because we’re rootin’ for Black people doesn’t mean we’re against anyone else.
• We seek to expose the longstanding racial disparities affecting Black Iowans, highlight solutions and use high-quality journalism to spark positive change.

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