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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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Battle flag inspires 'connection to country' in Iowa lawmaker, great-great grandson of Black Civil War veteran who escaped slavery

Ross Wilburn, Iowa Democratic Party chair and state representative, views the Civil War battle flag that represented his great-great grandfather's Iowa regiment.

Omicron: Different variant, same advice from health experts so far – get vaccinated, wear a mask

Why you should be concerned about the spread of the omicron variant.

Waterloo Black-owned salon and boutique gears up for grand opening Dec. 4

The Doll House Bundles Collection is ready to showcase a new location and show appreciation to customers during its grand opening celebration.

Wait. 'There are Black people in Iowa?'

Of course, there are, but it’s still a recurring question.

Popular Liberian Rapper MC Caro 'King Caro' to give Des Moines Concert

Fans will have the chance to meet MC Caro, a rap star from Liberia, during a pre-show event before the concert on Nov. 28 in Des Moines.

“The Healthy Project” podcast tackles health care from a ‘Black and Brown lens’

Corey Dion Lewis founded his popular health podcast, based in Iowa, with no podcasting experience – now he draws top medical guests and listeners from around the globe.

A Black Iowa man strangled, his burning body left in a ditch, his white killer convicted: Will history remember it as a lynching?

A jury on Tuesday found Steven Vogel, a white man, guilty of first-degree murder in the killing of Michael Williams, a Black Grinnell father whose body was found burning in a ditch last year.

Iowa lawmaker, the great-great grandson of a Black Civil War veteran who escaped slavery, on quest to uncover history

Iowa Democratic Party Chair Ross Wilburn takes pride in his great-great grandfather, a Black Civil War veteran who served in the 1st Colored Regiment of Iowa.

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Critical race theory divide: 'Harmful to the country, harmful to democracy' says panel hosted by the King Center

Experts on critical race theory said efforts are underway to 'mislead and divide' the public over a framework they don't really understand. #BCTonCRT

Black Civil War Veterans built 'vibrant' Iowa communities

A historian's research shows how Black Civil War veterans 'came home together' to build new lives in Iowa and press for social change.