What to know! Emerging, essential voices elevated in brilliant Iowa documentary releasing in weeks
New documentary by Caleb Rainey, a spoken-word poet, will debut later this month during the Okoboji Writers Retreat.
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A Toast to Uncle Nearest: Americana’s Premium Whiskey Dinner on Aug. 29 Honors Legacy of former enslaved Black man who taught Jack Daniels
Mark your calendars for a unique dining event highlighting the legacy of Uncle Nearest on Aug. 29, at Americana in Des Moines.
Attend a free showing of ‘The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body’ on June 29 in Des Moines
Black women are invited to attend a free play, sponsored by Courageous Access, Pyramid Theatre Company and Stop HIV Iowa.
Black Iowa News to attend Ottumwa Juneteenth celebration June 19
Attend Ottumwa's Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, and meet the staff of Black Iowa News.
Washington Celebrates Juneteenth with Caleb Rainey ‘The Negro Artist’ on June 18
Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom.
‘Jamaica’s Kaleidoscope’ opens May 10 at Grand View Viking Theatre
You've got plans this weekend! Check out a new play by Claudine Cheatem opening in Des Moines.
Okoboji Writers Retreat returns for fourth year
Elevate your writing at the picturesque Okoboji Writers Retreat. There's something for all levels at the fourth annual event.
‘Ordinary people’ who changed the course of history featured on Iowa Civil Rights History podcast
Erick Nganyange's love of history shines in the Iowa Civil Rights History podcast. Check it out on Spotify.
Buy a ‘Reparations Now!’ T-shirt from Black Iowa News!
Support Black Iowa News with the purchase of a Reparations Now! T-shirt. Sizes L-5XL are available. Get yours today!
Best Black Christmas Movie: "Friday After Next"
Looking for a Black Christmas movie filled with crazy cousins, great music and a naughty Santa? “Friday After Next” is it.
A Toast to Uncle Nearest: Americana’s Premium Whiskey Dinner on Aug. 29 Honors Legacy of former enslaved Black man who taught Jack Daniels
Mark your calendars for a unique dining event highlighting the legacy of Uncle Nearest on Aug. 29, at Americana in Des Moines.
Attend a free showing of ‘The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body’ on June 29 in Des Moines
Black women are invited to attend a free play, sponsored by Courageous Access, Pyramid Theatre Company and Stop HIV Iowa.
Black Iowa News to attend Ottumwa Juneteenth celebration June 19
Attend Ottumwa's Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, and meet the staff of Black Iowa News.
Washington Celebrates Juneteenth with Caleb Rainey ‘The Negro Artist’ on June 18
Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom.
‘Jamaica’s Kaleidoscope’ opens May 10 at Grand View Viking Theatre
You've got plans this weekend! Check out a new play by Claudine Cheatem opening in Des Moines.
Okoboji Writers Retreat returns for fourth year
Elevate your writing at the picturesque Okoboji Writers Retreat. There's something for all levels at the fourth annual event.
‘Ordinary people’ who changed the course of history featured on Iowa Civil Rights History podcast
Erick Nganyange's love of history shines in the Iowa Civil Rights History podcast. Check it out on Spotify.
Buy a ‘Reparations Now!’ T-shirt from Black Iowa News!
Support Black Iowa News with the purchase of a Reparations Now! T-shirt. Sizes L-5XL are available. Get yours today!
Best Black Christmas Movie: "Friday After Next"
Looking for a Black Christmas movie filled with crazy cousins, great music and a naughty Santa? “Friday After Next” is it.