Juneteenth events across Iowa for 2023
Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom.
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Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom.
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Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom.
Iowa Juneteenth theme ‘Free to be,’ celebration set for June 9-23 in Des Moines
Organizers are busy planning the Iowa Juneteenth Observance 2023 in Des Moines. There’s still time to become a sponsor or vendor.????
Iowa Stage Theatre Company debuts ‘Trouble in Mind,’ local actor Davida Williams directs
Alice Childress’ 1955 play “Trouble in Mind” features Blacks actors working with a white theater. The play runs through April 9 in Des Moines.
Hot air balloon hunt returns to downtown Des Moines
Get ready for the Great DSM Hot Air Balloon Hunt. Find colorful hot air balloons all around downtown Des Moines on March 4.
‘Lift Every Voice And Sing’ wows, upsets at Super Bowl LVII
Super Bowl 57 got off to a great start with a heartfelt rendition of the Black national anthem sung by Sheryl Lee Ralph.
‘I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa’ Celebration Day held Feb. 4
“I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa” will hold its Celebration Day on Feb. 4 in Clive, which highlights African American arts, culture and contributions through education, awareness and preservation.
Centering the narratives of Black women, women of color: 'Stories to Tell My Daughter' returns on Sunday
The storytelling event kicks off at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 31 at Grand View University Viking Theatre in Des Moines. Tickets are available online, or at the door.
Visual artist Jill Wells' AXA mentorship program uplifts underserved artists in Des Moines
Innovative mentorship program led by local artist culminates in community works of art.
