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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.
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.
Quad Cities African American Resource Directory launches
Looking for a business in the Quad Cities area? A new resource makes your search easier.
Tickets are on sale now for Complexions Contemporary Ballet performance in Des Moines on March 25
Complexions Contemporary Ballet has awakened audiences to a new genre with its singular approach of reinventing dance and contemporary ballet.
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.
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.
Quad Cities African American Resource Directory launches
Looking for a business in the Quad Cities area? A new resource makes your search easier.
Tickets are on sale now for Complexions Contemporary Ballet performance in Des Moines on March 25
Complexions Contemporary Ballet has awakened audiences to a new genre with its singular approach of reinventing dance and contemporary ballet.