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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

UNPROTECTED: ‘Politicized’ coronavirus pandemic harmed Black Iowans
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August 22, 2021

First in a 3-part series about Black Iowans: COVID-19, vaccines and bias in health care.

Welcome to Black Iowa News on Bulletin
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August 19, 2021

Black Iowa News has a new home.

Why I decided to bring a COVID-19 vaccination clinic to my neighborhood
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August 18, 2021

Black Iowa's COVID-19 vaccination rates remain woefully low, with just about 24% of the population vaccinated with one dose.