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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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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.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet to perform at the Des Moines Civic Center on March 25

Complexions, a diverse contemporary dance company based in New York, will be performing at 7 p.m. on March 25 at the Des Moines Civic Center.

Black History Month program draws crowd at the Iowa Statehouse

Black Iowans flocked to the Iowa Capitol on Feb. 26, 2026, to celebrate Black History Month. The theme: Policy to Power: From Advocacy to Action.

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