Opinion: Former Iowa legislator Wayne Ford reflects on the 2026 Midterms, Black political representation and plans to strengthen civic engagement among Black Iowans through Project V.O.T.E.
Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand, Democrat, held a fire side chat with Black leaders on Oct. 26. The election is Nov. 3.
Some Americans believe their vote cannot possibly matter. Others are frustrated with the government, disappointed with political leaders, or convinced that elections are decided long before they reach the ballot box.
Iowa has a rich history of Black Iowans making an impact on politics locally and nationally, says a former Iowa legislator
The Black Press has long documented the lived experiences of Black Iowans. Sustaining it into the future will require more.
OPINION: Wayne Ford, a former Iowa legislator, ponders the past and the nation's next 250 years.
Should Black athletes boycott public universities in the states "attacking" Black voting rights? Wayne Ford analyzes the issue.
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Former State Rep. Wayne Ford weighs in on Iowa House Bill 668 and how it might affect Iowa's Minority Impact Statement law.
