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African American Museum of Iowa honors statewide leaders in annual event
From athletes to state representatives, the History Makers event showcases Black excellence through various perspectives of leadership.
Iowa African Film Festival crowns first winners
Winners have been announced for a film festival featuring stories of Africa held in August in Des Moines.
Retired Black firefighter creates video game, Retro Robot Rescue, reflects on inspiration
Retired Black firefighter creates video game combining "classic arcade-inspired action with modern gameplay twists."
You Need to Thank Thurgood Marshall
OPINION: Find out why Shade Burgs says the nation owes a debt of gratitude to Thurgood Marshall.
Iowa African Film Festival to debut at Drake University, bringing authentic African stories to Iowa
The inaugural Iowa African Film Festival will be held Thursday, Aug. 6 through Friday, August. 7, at Drake University in Des Moines.
Native Iowans new book reveals ugly, criminal underbelly of a not-so-long-ago Des Moines through accounts of a notorious saloonkeeper
Native Iowans' new book reveals the ugly, criminal underbelly of a not-so-long-ago Des Moines through accounts of a notorious saloonkeeper.
Cornbred Cornbread Renaissance on July 25 in Des Moines to spotlight youth’s vision for Iowa
Food. Music. Art. Tech. Fashion. Games. Prizes. Cornbred Cornbread Renaissance, on Saturday, July 25, has it all in Des Moines. Bring the entire family out.
North Iowa Youth Center Book Giveaway Aims to Inspire Young Readers
Bring your children and teens to the North Iowa Youth Center Book Giveaway on Saturday, July 25, in Mason City, Iowa.
‘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.
African American Museum of Iowa honors statewide leaders in annual event
From athletes to state representatives, the History Makers event showcases Black excellence through various perspectives of leadership.
Iowa African Film Festival crowns first winners
Winners have been announced for a film festival featuring stories of Africa held in August in Des Moines.
Retired Black firefighter creates video game, Retro Robot Rescue, reflects on inspiration
Retired Black firefighter creates video game combining "classic arcade-inspired action with modern gameplay twists."
You Need to Thank Thurgood Marshall
OPINION: Find out why Shade Burgs says the nation owes a debt of gratitude to Thurgood Marshall.
Iowa African Film Festival to debut at Drake University, bringing authentic African stories to Iowa
The inaugural Iowa African Film Festival will be held Thursday, Aug. 6 through Friday, August. 7, at Drake University in Des Moines.
Native Iowans new book reveals ugly, criminal underbelly of a not-so-long-ago Des Moines through accounts of a notorious saloonkeeper
Native Iowans' new book reveals the ugly, criminal underbelly of a not-so-long-ago Des Moines through accounts of a notorious saloonkeeper.
Cornbred Cornbread Renaissance on July 25 in Des Moines to spotlight youth’s vision for Iowa
Food. Music. Art. Tech. Fashion. Games. Prizes. Cornbred Cornbread Renaissance, on Saturday, July 25, has it all in Des Moines. Bring the entire family out.
North Iowa Youth Center Book Giveaway Aims to Inspire Young Readers
Bring your children and teens to the North Iowa Youth Center Book Giveaway on Saturday, July 25, in Mason City, Iowa.
‘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.