A study found toxic chemicals and unidentified ones in the hair extensions that Black consumers use to create their popular braided hairstyles.
David Houston, founder of nonprofit Homes for My Peeps, brings affordable housing for the Black community in Iowa.
In a time when book bans are becoming increasingly common in schools, the 1619 Freedom School pushes against literary censorship.
The Iowa-Nebraska State Area Conference of Branches opposes a new law that went into effect on July 1.
What is driving the rise in the number of Black-owned businesses in the U.S.? Experts weigh in.
Racism and societal structures worsen stress and inflammation in Black Americans, which could lead to chronic problems, a study found.
BCDI of Iowa and Reach Out and Read-Midwest partnered to foster a special event for King Elementary School families.
A national organization gathered experts together to discuss the problems with mandatory minimum sentencing.
The nonprofit Courageous Access, founded in Iowa, will host a conference for Black women, held in Chicago. Register today.
The CJCC joined forces with various organizations to help Polk County residents resolve their non-violent warrants.
