Black Iowa News launches Juneteenth T-shirt collection

Get your Juneteenth t-shirts today! Celebrate Juneteenth and support Black Iowa News.

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May 19, 2026

Help Black Iowa News and get your Juneteenth T-shirts here! Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when the Union Army arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth became a national holiday on June 21, 2021.

Get ready to celebrate by wearing a unique T-shirt that honors freedom and supports Black Iowa News’s work. Designed by Black Iowa News Writer and Artist, Shade Burgs. Get yours today!

Help Black Iowa News continue its work.

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Dana James

Dana James is an award-winning writer who founded Black Iowa News in 2020 and the Black Iowa Newspaper in 2023. Born and raised in Des Moines, Dana tells stories that center Black Iowans’ lived experiences and amplify their voices. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism from Grand View University. She serves as secretary of the Iowa Association of Black Journalists.