Hip Hope’s Many Shades of Colour Young Women’s Conference
Hip Hope's Many Shades of Colour Young Women's Conference, "Living with Intentionality," is March 1 for grades 6-12. Register now!
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Urban Experience Magazine celebrates their 10 year anniversary
Urban Experience Magazine marks 10 years in 2025, uplifting Des Moines through stories, partnerships, and community impact
2025 AON Meetings Minority Business Roundtable events
Join the 2025 AON Meetings Minority Business Roundtable! Virtual & in-person sessions starting Jan. 14. Register: aonmeetings.com/roundtable
Exploring Roots Program for students at the Forest Ave Library
Join the Exploring Roots Program, a Black history journey for grades 2-12, starting Jan. 11 at noon. Register your student today!
Fueling Hope Annual Gas Giveaway with Kwik Star to be held Jan. 19
The Fueling Hope Gas Giveaway partners with Kwik Star, offering free gas to those in need at 1 p.m. Jan. 19.
Iowa’s domestic abuse law has not changed since 1979
Advocate Gina Battani urges Iowa lawmakers to include coercive control in its definition for domestic abuse.
Vision Leads community leadership meetings in Iowa
Vision Leads starts monthly leadership meetings in Iowa cities & weekly calls Sundays at 6:30 PM. Visit their website for more details
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at Forest Avenue Library
Join Forest Avenue Library's MLK celebration on Jan. 20 4-5 PM, featuring keynote speaker Deidre DeJear. Doors open 3:30 PM
Kwanzaa celebration at the African American Museum of Iowa
Join the African American Museum of Iowa & W.I.N for a Kwanzaa celebration from noon to 3 p.m. on Dec. 28. Food and activities for all!
Iowa artists receive grants through regional regranting program
Big Field Fund announces over $60,000 in grants to 11 Iowa artists and collectives, supporting innovative and collaborative art projects.