Iowa Democratic Black Caucus honors MLK 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.
Des Moines’ East High School auditorium named for Black Iowa educator, State Rep. Ruth Ann Gaines By Dana James & Shimae Obie ● Education ● January 8, 2023 January 9, 2023 Longtime educator and legislator Ruth Ann Gaines was honored Sunday inside the East High School auditorium named for her.