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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.
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.
Waterloo community members decry ‘Aryan Nation’ recruitment leaflets which sparked ‘widespread concern, fear’
Standing against hate. Waterloo community members held press conference to discuss recent leaflets sparking concerns in northern Iowa.
‘Soil and soul are intertwined’ at 2nd annual Iowa Farmers of Color Conference
Bringing Iowa farmers of color together to learn, fellowship and grow is the goal behind 2nd annual conference.