Black History Month program draws crowd at the Iowa Statehouse
Black Iowans flocked to the Iowa Capitol on Feb. 26, 2026, to celebrate Black History Month. The theme: Policy to Power: From Advocacy to Action.
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Historical marker unveiling in June to commemorate Fort Des Moines’ Black officers
A marker unveiling ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on June 14, at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center in Des Moines.
History on Display: Sculpture Honors Black Lawyers, Iowa Founders of the National Bar Association
The 37-foot-tall sculpture hides in plain sight in downtown Des Moines.
Waterloo Public Schools’ Decision Undermines Black Literacy and Inclusion
The Waterloo School District's decision to drop out of the African American Read-In is "deeply disappointing," writes Black Waterloo pastor.
Negro Leagues baseball, Italian food — experience both at Christopher’s in Des Moines
Check out a surprising exhibit at Christopher's Italian Restaurant in Beaverdale, featuring the Negro Baseball Leagues.
Trailblazer: LuLu Merle Johnson achieved greatness, fought Jim Crow in Iowa
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‘Ordinary people’ who changed the course of history featured on Iowa Civil Rights History podcast
Erick Nganyange's love of history shines in the Iowa Civil Rights History podcast. Check it out on Spotify.
Black Iowa farmers to gather for inaugural Iowa Farmers of Color Conference
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The Power of Art: Sioux City NAACP commemorates Coretta Scott King during Black History Month
Sioux City NAACP hosts free Coretta Scott King program with live narration, music and Civil Rights storytelling at Morningside University.
Historical marker unveiling in June to commemorate Fort Des Moines’ Black officers
A marker unveiling ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on June 14, at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center in Des Moines.
History on Display: Sculpture Honors Black Lawyers, Iowa Founders of the National Bar Association
The 37-foot-tall sculpture hides in plain sight in downtown Des Moines.
Waterloo Public Schools’ Decision Undermines Black Literacy and Inclusion
The Waterloo School District's decision to drop out of the African American Read-In is "deeply disappointing," writes Black Waterloo pastor.
Negro Leagues baseball, Italian food — experience both at Christopher’s in Des Moines
Check out a surprising exhibit at Christopher's Italian Restaurant in Beaverdale, featuring the Negro Baseball Leagues.
Trailblazer: LuLu Merle Johnson achieved greatness, fought Jim Crow in Iowa
LuLu Merle Johnson is an Iowa trailblazer you need to know. Johnson county is named after the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D in Iowa.
‘Ordinary people’ who changed the course of history featured on Iowa Civil Rights History podcast
Erick Nganyange's love of history shines in the Iowa Civil Rights History podcast. Check it out on Spotify.
Black Iowa farmers to gather for inaugural Iowa Farmers of Color Conference
A Black Iowa farmer is the driving force behind the Iowa Farmers of Color Conference that will be held on Dec. 16, in Des Moines.