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Dana James

Dana James is an award-winning writer who founded Black Iowa News in 2020 and the Black Iowa Newspaper in 2023. Born and raised in Des Moines, Dana tells stories that center Black Iowans’ lived experiences and amplify their voices. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism from Grand View University. She serves as secretary of the Iowa Association of Black Journalists.

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Iowa House District 33 candidate Blake Clyde: ‘Winning statewide starts here’

Black Iowa News Q&A: Get to know Blake Clyde, a Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 33 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Iowa House District 71 candidate DeLano Cain-Watson feels ‘deep responsibility to make sure Black Iowans are not treated as an afterthought in state policy,’ but as ‘vital’

Black Iowa News Q&A: Get to know DeLano Cain-Watson, a candidate for Iowa House District 71 in Dubuque, Iowa.

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Historical marker unveiling in June to commemorate Fort Des Moines’ Black officers

A marker unveiling ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on June 14, at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center in Des Moines.

Black Iowa Gospel radio station GITA is ‘Good for the soul’

Black Sioux City, Iowa, DJ spins gospel and R&B music for a worldwide auidence.

History on Display: Sculpture Honors Black Lawyers, Iowa Founders of the National Bar Association

The 37-foot-tall sculpture hides in plain sight in downtown Des Moines.

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Lou Parks is ‘All About the Kids’

Learn more about Lou Parks, the nonprofit leader behind All About the Kids, and the community center he's opening.

Heart to Heart — Docuseries raises awareness about Black Iowans’ heart health

A docuseries about heart health will be shown at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Grand View University's Viking Theatre.

Des Moines Public Schools superintendent says ‘Reimagining Education’ work will ‘change lives and disrupt the status quo’

The Des Moines School Board on Tuesday, Jan. 21, saw an overview of the new Reimagining Education Plan, which would transform the district.