African American Museum of Iowa honors statewide leaders in annual event
From athletes to state representatives, the History Makers event showcases Black excellence through various perspectives of leadership.
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From Little Rock to Muscatine: School desegregation pioneers share their stories in Iowa
Civil Rights pioneers Carlotta Walls LaNier of the Little Rock Nine and Leona Tate of the New Orleans Four to speak in Iowa.
You Need to Thank Thurgood Marshall
OPINION: Find out why Shade Burgs says the nation owes a debt of gratitude to Thurgood Marshall.
Waterloo historical and cultural museum reopens to the public
The African American Historical & Cultural Museum in Waterloo has reopened with new exhibits and regular public hours.
Meet Sioux City’s local Black author and historian: Jim Tillman
Telling Black stories. Author Jim Tillman has deep roots in Sioux City, Iowa, and he has made it his mission to shepherd Black history there.
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.
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.
From Little Rock to Muscatine: School desegregation pioneers share their stories in Iowa
Civil Rights pioneers Carlotta Walls LaNier of the Little Rock Nine and Leona Tate of the New Orleans Four to speak in Iowa.
You Need to Thank Thurgood Marshall
OPINION: Find out why Shade Burgs says the nation owes a debt of gratitude to Thurgood Marshall.
Waterloo historical and cultural museum reopens to the public
The African American Historical & Cultural Museum in Waterloo has reopened with new exhibits and regular public hours.
Meet Sioux City’s local Black author and historian: Jim Tillman
Telling Black stories. Author Jim Tillman has deep roots in Sioux City, Iowa, and he has made it his mission to shepherd Black history there.
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.
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.