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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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Dana's Latest Articles

Battle over equity taints Waukee school board race, parent says

A Waukee parent said he's concerned the "divisive rhetoric" used by a group of school board candidates affiliated with a political action committee is harmful.

'Unfastening the gates:' Drake University's Bright College prioritizes diverse students

The John Dee Bright College recently opened at Drake University in Des Moines.

Black Iowa candidates: What you need to know before the election

Are you ready to vote on Nov. 2?

The Last Will and Testament of Dana James

Creating a will is not the distasteful and complex experience you might think it is. It's actually pretty easy.

Three Black mayors and dozens of Black candidates running in city, school races in Iowa

Black Iowa News compiled a list of Black candidates ahead of the Nov. 2 election.

Black Dubuque community leader: ‘We saw potential here’

Black Iowa News is profiling Black community leaders and residents across Iowa about the triumphs and challenges present in their communities.

COVID-19 milestone: 100,000 Black Americans have died

Black Iowa News COVID-19 Update

GoFundMe is not insurance: Black funeral directors push insurance, planning, not crowdfunding

From the archives: The time to start thinking about paying for funeral expenses is long before you ever need to, funeral professionals advise.

Black Iowa News: Contributing to an informed Black Community

Why you should like, follow, share and subscribe to Black Iowa News.

Panel weighs Movement for Black Lives' report detailing U.S. government persecution of protesters, fight for racial justice

Iowa City is listed in the M4BL report, which looked at federal charges stemming from protests against police brutality in 2020.