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.
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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.
City of West Des Moines salutes Blacks in armed forces on last day of Black History Month
Black History Month might technically be over — and Black history might be under assault — but we celebrate it every day of the year.
‘Black stories matter, Black history matters’ say lawmakers during Black History Month celebration at Iowa Capitol
Black Iowa Lawmakers celebrated Black History Month this week at the Iowa Capitol.
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.
City of West Des Moines salutes Blacks in armed forces on last day of Black History Month
Black History Month might technically be over — and Black history might be under assault — but we celebrate it every day of the year.
‘Black stories matter, Black history matters’ say lawmakers during Black History Month celebration at Iowa Capitol
Black Iowa Lawmakers celebrated Black History Month this week at the Iowa Capitol.