Dana James, Author at Black Iowa News

‘We are Devonna Walker’ protest held for Black Iowa woman called racial slur before being fatally stabbed in dispute with white neighbors

By Dana James ● News ● February 4, 2023 February 4, 2023

Protest held by activists in Cedar Rapids on Feb. 4 will begin with a march and push for charges in the fatal stabbing of Devonna Walker.

By Dana James ● Podcast ● February 1, 2023 February 1, 2023

Whether it’s called school choice, school vouchers or the ‘Students First Act,’ there’s a lot to unpack on the impact to Iowa public schools.

By Dana James ● Opinion ● January 29, 2023 February 1, 2023

Memphis Police Department’s body camera videos show the extreme abuse Tyre Nichols suffered on Jan. 7. He died three days later.

By Dana James ● News ● January 27, 2023 February 1, 2023

A candlelight vigil is planned at 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at Starts Right Here for the victims of Monday’s shooting in Des Moines.

By Dana James ● News ● January 24, 2023 February 1, 2023

Two students were shot dead and the founder of the at-risk program was wounded, which rocked the Des Moines community.

By Dana James & Shimae Obie ● News ● January 22, 2023 January 22, 2023

The Iowa Democratic Black Caucus and the public gathered on Sunday to discuss the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his relevance today.

By Dana James ● News Brief ● January 21, 2023 January 21, 2023

Free gas giveaway for Rob Johnson’s birthday is happening at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Kum and Go in downtown Des Moines.

By Dana James ● News Brief ● January 20, 2023 January 20, 2023

By Dana James ● Podcast ● January 17, 2023 January 17, 2023

A popular Black actress dislikes her films being labeled “Black movies.” Why does Black always seem to have a negative connotation?

By Dana James ● Podcast ● January 15, 2023 January 15, 2023

Doulas wrap mothers in support. Learn how doulas change lives and why people shouldn’t get hung up on the term.