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SUMMARY:"Ole Timey" Religion Day
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, Feb. 23\, 2025 “Ole Timey” church clothes Featuring: a performance by the Langston Hughes Company of Players \nPotluck Dinner after 10am service. \n \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/ole-timey-religion-day/
LOCATION:Corinthian Baptist Church\, 814 School St\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250222T150000
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SUMMARY:LIFT EVERY VOICE IN LOVE Benefit Concert for Grubb YMCA Youth Programs
DESCRIPTION:Broadway Artist Roosevelt André Credit\, Simon Estes in LIFT EV’RY VOICE IN LOVE \nBenefit Concert for Grubb YMCA Youth Programs Feb. 22\n  \nBroadway artist\, Roosevelt André Credit returns to Des Moines Saturday\, Feb. 22\, 3:00 pm at Plymouth Church in a Benefit Concert for the Grubb YMCA Youth Development Programs.  A celebration of Black music from Spirituals to Gospel and Broadway\, united by the Love that gathers us into the Beloved Community\, the program will also feature Simon Estes as Honorary Master of Ceremonies.  Dr. Estes will do dramatic readings of scripture on music and youth. \nNo tickets required\, general seating.  A Love Offering will raise much-needed funds for the Youth Programs of the Grubb YMCA.  Or GIVE ONLINE at:      https://www.dmymca.org/give\n\nThe Beloved Des Moines Community Mass Choir\, from churches across the urban and metro area\, will join on several Gospel numbers for a rousing close to the concert!  To join the choir call 515-720-1038.  The program is produced in partnership with Ben Allaway and the Thresholds Music Project\, Inc.\nFor more information call Ben at 515-720-1038 or email at benlmnop@gmail.com
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/lift-every-voice-in-love-benefit-concert-for-grubb-ymca-youth-programs/
LOCATION:Plymouth Church\, 4126 Ingersoll Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250222T140000
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UID:8416-1740232800-1740238200@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:A Call to Remember and Act - The Life\, Transformation & Legacy of Malcolm X
DESCRIPTION:The Life\, Transformation & Legacy of Malcolm X \nSaturday\, February 22\, 2;00 p.m. to 3:20p.m. Waterloo Public Library. \nAll are invited\, Refreshments will be served. \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/a-call-to-remember-and-act-the-life-transformation-legacy-of-malcolm-x/
LOCATION:Waterloo Public Library\, 415 Commercial St.\, Waterloo\, IA\, 50701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250222T110000
DTSTAMP:20250130T051645Z
CREATED:20250130T051300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T051645Z
UID:8276-1740211200-1740222000@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Sankofa Literary & Empowerment Group - Pages of Power Book Drive
DESCRIPTION:Sankofa Literary & Empowerment Group – Pages of Power Book Drive\n8 am-11 am Every Saturday in February\, Room #117\, Mainframe Studios\, 900 Keo Way\, Des Moines.\n\nDonate a book by or about Black people to the reading room\, which is open to the public.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/sankofa-literary-empowerment-group-pages-of-power-book-drive-4/
LOCATION:Mainframe Studios\, 900 Keo Way\, Des Moines\, IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250220T200000
DTSTAMP:20250122T185528Z
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UID:8174-1740074400-1740081600@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Cultural Heritage and Human Rights: The Black Experience in Sioux City
DESCRIPTION:Sioux City Human Rights Commission will sponsor a presentation titled\, Cultural Heritage and Human Rights: The Black Experience in Sioux City\, by Jim Tillman on Thursday February 20\, at 6 p.m. at the Sioux City Public Museum\, 607 4th Street. This event is free and open to the public or you may join the event on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/events/1247813442965552 \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/cultural-heritage-and-human-rights-the-black-experience-in-sioux-city/
LOCATION:Sioux City Public Museum\, 607 4th St\, Sioux City\, IA\, 51101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250220T130000
DTSTAMP:20250122T201231Z
CREATED:20250122T201231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T201231Z
UID:8192-1740052800-1740056400@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:"Insubordination" Anna Julia Cooper and the "Courageous Revolt"
DESCRIPTION:The February Lens Webinar Series will feature author Shirley Moody-Turner. In this talk\, Dr. Moody-Turner will discuss her biography-in-progress on trailblazing Black educator\, Anna Julia Cooper\, and her recent Washington Post article\, “How the Black Female Head of a DC School was Punished for Leading.” She’ll examine what was at stake in the battles over Black education at the turn of the twentieth century and how the national ascendency of Jim Crow segregation played out in the local politics affecting the lives of Black Washingtonians. Most importantly\, she’ll explore Anna Julia Cooper’s “Courageous Revolt” against Jim Crow education and show how Cooper was punished for carrying out the work she was hired to do. \nIn-person event + Livestream\nMeeting Room A
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/insubordination-anna-julia-cooper-and-the-courageous-revolt/
LOCATION:Iowa City Publc Library\, 123 South Linn St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250219T190000
DTSTAMP:20250123T185225Z
CREATED:20250123T185225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T185225Z
UID:8222-1739988000-1739991600@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Black History Month Watch Party - Telling Our Own Story
DESCRIPTION:Program Type:\nEducational\, Movies \n\n\nAge Group:\nAll Ages \n\nProgram Description\nEvent Details\n\nIn celebration of Black History Month\, please join us every Wednesday in February as we host a watch party\, viewing Iowa PBS’ Telling Our Own Story.  This collection of four short films features four Black Iowa filmmakers as they examine issues and give insight on topics impacting their community. These topics dominate the headlines and their culture as a whole. The four films provide a unique perspective to show what life is like for Black Iowans today\, while still providing a window for other cultures to see where similarities and differences exist. After the showing\, each filmmaker will host a 30 minute\, virtual Q&A for all attendees. \nFebruary 19th – Black History by Professor Venise Berry and filmmaker S. Torriano Berry \nFebruary 26th – Racism and its Impact by Terrence Thames
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/black-history-month-watch-party-telling-our-own-story-3/
LOCATION:Forest Ave Library\, 1326 Forest Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50314
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250216T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250216T170000
DTSTAMP:20250130T201628Z
CREATED:20250130T201628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T201628Z
UID:8296-1739718000-1739725200@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Jeans for Jesus Praise Dancers Church Service
DESCRIPTION:3rd Sunday “Jeans for Jesus” Praise Dancers Church Service \nAMOS – 3:00pm to 5:00pm
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/jeans-for-jesus-praise-dancers-church-service/
LOCATION:Corinthian Baptist Church\, 814 School St\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T203000
DTSTAMP:20250117T204935Z
CREATED:20250117T204935Z
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UID:8108-1739651400-1739651400@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:The Feel Right Band
DESCRIPTION:Soul/R&B/Jazz Band. The Feel Right is a smooth blend of R&B\, Soul\, and Jazz. \nMeskwaki Casino lounge\, Saturday\, February 15\, 8:30PM to 12:30AM. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/the-feel-right-band-2/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T203000
DTSTAMP:20250117T200912Z
CREATED:20250117T200912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T200912Z
UID:8098-1739651400-1739651400@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Dionne Warwick
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss singer\, actress\, and television host\, Dionna Warwick\, when she comes to the Meskwaki Veterans Convention Center. Saturday\, February 15. Tickets start at $39 – $59. Must be 21.  \nDoors open at 7:00PM. \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/dionne-warwick/
LOCATION:Meskwaki Casino\, 1504 305th St\, Tama\, IA\, 52339\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T140000
DTSTAMP:20250203T181010Z
CREATED:20250203T181010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T181010Z
UID:8340-1739620800-1739628000@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Allen Lincoln Douglas Historic Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Historic Bethel AME Church and Allen Lincoln Douglas Project Presents “We Are Still Standing…..We Are Not Going Back…” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, February 15\, 12 to 2p.m.   By Historic Bethel AME Church Cedar Rapids\nlocation: Westminster Presbyterian Church\n1285 3rd Avenue Southeast Cedar Rapids\, IA 52403\n\nHistoric Banquet and Community Forum with community and regional leadership encouraging renewal\, community engagement\, restoration and the power to get involved in special event designed to speak action to power and move the community and its residents into a special arena for creative decision making. Featuring Retired Senator Rob Hogg and Retired State Representative Ako Abdul Samad.\nAll ages welcome!\n\n\n  \nRefund Policy \nContact the organizer to request a refund. \n\nEventbrite’s fee is nonrefundable.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/allen-lincoln-douglas-historic-banquet/
LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 1285 3rd Avenue Southeast\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, 52403
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T130000
DTSTAMP:20250130T042527Z
CREATED:20250130T042527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T042527Z
UID:8259-1739619000-1739624400@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Brunch & History with Bishop Madai Taylor: Unveiling Our Roots
DESCRIPTION:Brunch and History with Bishop Madai Taylor -Unveiling Our Roots\nFree\n11:30 a.m. to 1:00p.m.\n2/15/25\nOleson Park Event Center\nFree food. Good will offering.\nFort Dodge
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/brunch-history-with-bishop-madai-taylor-unveiling-our-roots/
LOCATION:Oleson Park Event Center\, 1317 Oleson Park Ave\, Fort Dodge\, IA\, 50501
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T123000
DTSTAMP:20250124T195610Z
CREATED:20250124T195610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T195610Z
UID:8238-1739613600-1739622600@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Harmony & Heritage Drag Brunch- Celebrating Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:A buffet-style drag brunch with unlimited Mimosa/Bloody Mary offerings available for purchase at the venue. The East Village Drag Brunch presented by The Garden has gone viral on more than one occasion. This is a buffet-style drag brunch with the option to add on unlimted Mimosas or Bloody Mary drinks! Don’t want unlimited drinks? No worries! We have a cash bar available selling both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. \nFebruary is Black History Month and we’re packing the brunch with a stunning cast! \nBring your dollars and tip your performers. Remember\, the more you tip and the louder you scream\, the better the experience!
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/harmony-heritage-drag-brunch-celebrating-black-history-month/
LOCATION:The Garden\, ATM\, 525 E Grand Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T110000
DTSTAMP:20250130T051026Z
CREATED:20250130T051026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T051026Z
UID:8274-1739606400-1739617200@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Sankofa Literary & Empowerment Group - Pages of Power Book Drive 
DESCRIPTION:Sankofa Literary & Empowerment Group – Pages of Power Book Drive\n8 am-11 am Every Saturday in February\, Room #117\, Mainframe Studios\, 900 Keo Way\, Des Moines.\n\nDonate a book by or about Black people to the reading room\, which is open to the public.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/sankofa-literary-empowerment-group-pages-of-power-book-drive-3/
LOCATION:Mainframe Studios\, 900 Keo Way\, Des Moines\, IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250214T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250214T203000
DTSTAMP:20250117T205739Z
CREATED:20250117T203051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T205739Z
UID:8104-1739565000-1739565000@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:The Feel Right Band
DESCRIPTION:Soul/R&B/Jazz Band. The Feel Right is a smooth blend of R&B\, Soul\, and Jazz. \nMeskwaki Casino lounge. Friday\, February 14\, 8:30PM to 12:30AM. \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/the-feel-right-band/
LOCATION:Meskwaki Casino\, 1504 305th St\, Tama\, IA\, 52339\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250213T200000
DTSTAMP:20250122T185218Z
CREATED:20250122T182744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T185218Z
UID:8169-1739469600-1739476800@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening - It's a fine thing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of the exhibition\, it’s a fine thing \nThis exhibition explores the rich and often overlooked landscape of the Black Midwest\, challenging conventional narratives and celebrating the resilience and creativity of Black Midwestern artists. \nProgram begins at 6 p.m. with opening remarks\, followed by refreshments and music. Event concludes at 8 p.m.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/exhibition-opening-its-a-fine-thing/
LOCATION:Stanley Museum of Art\, 160 West Burlington St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52242\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250212T190000
DTSTAMP:20250123T184521Z
CREATED:20250123T184521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T184521Z
UID:8218-1739383200-1739386800@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Black History Month Watch Party - Telling Our Own Story
DESCRIPTION:Program Type:\nEducational\, Movies \n\n\nAge Group:\nAll Ages \n\nProgram Description\nEvent Details\n\nIn celebration of Black History Month\, please join us every Wednesday in February as we host a watch party\, viewing Iowa PBS’ Telling Our Own Story.  This collection of four short films features four Black Iowa filmmakers as they examine issues and give insight on topics impacting their community. These topics dominate the headlines and their culture as a whole. The four films provide a unique perspective to show what life is like for Black Iowans today\, while still providing a window for other cultures to see where similarities and differences exist. After the showing\, each filmmaker will host a 30 minute\, virtual Q&A for all attendees. \nFebruary 12th – Poverty and the Wealth Gap by Terrence Thames \nFebruary 19th – Black History by Professor Venise Berry and filmmaker S. Torriano Berry \nFebruary 26th – Racism and its Impact by Terrence Thames \n \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/black-history-month-watch-party-telling-our-own-story-2/
LOCATION:Forest Ave Library\, 1326 Forest Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50314
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250209T120000
DTSTAMP:20250130T210339Z
CREATED:20250130T210339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T210339Z
UID:8305-1739095200-1739102400@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Corinthian Baptist Church Youth Sunday Church Service
DESCRIPTION:2nd Sunday\, Feb 9th\, Youth Sunday Church Service \n \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/corinthian-baptist-church-youth-sunday-church-service/
LOCATION:Corinthian Baptist Church\, 814 School St\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250208T230000
DTSTAMP:20250121T193848Z
CREATED:20250121T193848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T193848Z
UID:8133-1739041200-1739055600@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:2nd Annual Black History Ball
DESCRIPTION:IOWA CITY\, Iowa — The Iowa City Senior Center’s (ICSC) Original Mature Groovers will hold the second annual Black History Ball in celebration of Black History Month. \nThis year’s ball will be held on Saturday\, Feb. 8\, from 7 – 11 p.m. at the Iowa City Senior Center. \nWith a theme of the Elegance of the Harlem Renaissance\, the night will showcase the cultural and artistic expression of African Americans in the 1920’s and 1930’s. \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/2nd-annual-black-history-ball/
LOCATION:Iowa City Senior Center\, 28 S Linn St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250208T130000
DTSTAMP:20250122T192622Z
CREATED:20250122T192622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T192622Z
UID:8180-1739019600-1739019600@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Black History Heroes Artwork for Teens
DESCRIPTION:Help us bring our Black History month vision to life by adding our design celebrating Black excellence on to the Koza Teen Space windows.\nTeens are welcome to help out with this anytime the Teen Space is open before February 7th. \nAll supplies will be provided\, registration is not required. \n\n\n\nIf you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event\, please contact the Library. \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/black-history-heroes-artwork-for-teens/
LOCATION:Iowa City Publc Library\, 123 South Linn St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250208T170000
DTSTAMP:20250117T180918Z
CREATED:20250117T180918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T180918Z
UID:8083-1739001600-1739034000@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:I'll Make Me A World in Iowa
DESCRIPTION:The 27th Annual ” I’LL Make Me A World in Iowa\,” Iowa’s African American Festival. Celebrating Black culture with headliners\, performances\, art\, history\, wellness expo\, kids carnival\, vendors and more! \n \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/ill-make-me-a-world-in-iowa/
LOCATION:Horizon Events Center\, 2100 NW 100th St\, Clive\, 50325
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250208T110000
DTSTAMP:20250130T050755Z
CREATED:20250130T050755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T050755Z
UID:8270-1739001600-1739012400@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Sankofa Literary & Empowerment Group - Pages of Power Book Drive 
DESCRIPTION:Sankofa Literary & Empowerment Group – Pages of Power Book Drive\n8 am-11 am Every Saturday in February\, Room #117\, Mainframe Studios\, 900 Keo Way\, Des Moines.\n\nDonate a book by or about Black people to the reading room\, which is open to the public.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/sankofa-literary-empowerment-group-pages-of-power-book-drive-2/
LOCATION:Mainframe Studios\, 900 Keo Way\, Des Moines\, IA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250207T080000
DTSTAMP:20250207T194915Z
CREATED:20250207T190818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T194915Z
UID:8594-1738915200-1738915200@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Save the Date T-Pain performing at the 2025 Iowa State Fair
DESCRIPTION:Iowa State Fair Grandstand Act Announced 2 days ago. \nT-Pain  \nThe last weekend of the 2025 Iowa State Fair will be epic as GRAMMY Award-winning artist\, producer\, songwriter\, entrepreneur and global cultural icon T-Pain takes the Grandstand on Saturday\, August 16\, 2025.  Get your tickets at https://www.boxofficeticketsales.com \nTickets  $44- $74. \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/save-the-date-t-pain-performing-at-the-2025-iowa-state-fair/
LOCATION:Iowa State Fair\, 3000 E Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50317\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T190000
DTSTAMP:20250130T192913Z
CREATED:20250130T192903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T192913Z
UID:8282-1738861200-1738868400@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Jazz Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:READY TO CHASE AWAY THE WINTER CHILLS? WE’VE GOT JUST THE THING!\nPlymouth Church and Corinthian Baptist Church are joining forces for a fun-filled evening of music\, food\, and lively conversation on Thursday\, Feb. 6\, from 5-7p.m. at Corinthian (814 School St. in Des Moines). \nCome for the music of Napoleon Douglas\, charcuterie\, mocktails\, and artwork by Linda Lewis. The event is free\, and there will be a free will offering. \nThis event is sponsored by the Anti-Racism Committee and the Radical Health and Hospitality Committee.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/jazz-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Corinthian Baptist Church\, 814 School St\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250206T170000
DTSTAMP:20250122T195338Z
CREATED:20250122T195338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T195338Z
UID:8187-1738857600-1738861200@blackiowanews.com
SUMMARY:Totally Tweens: Susie Clark Lights the Way
DESCRIPTION:Did you know Iowa was the first state in the nation to legally desegregate its public schools? \nIt was all because of Susie Clark\, a 13-year-old Black student in Muscatine\, Iowa. When she was denied entry to the school closest to her home\, her family sued and in June 1868 the Iowa Supreme Court ruled racial segregation violated Iowa law and the state constitution. It was the first such legal victory in America\, and 86 years later when the U.S. Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education\, it cited this case as precedent. \nLearn about Susie Clark and her fight for an equal education from a book written by Iowa author Joshalyn Hickey-Johnson\, entitled “Susie Clark\, The Bravest Girl You’ve Ever Seen.” Then immerse yourself in Clark’s story through food and crafts mentioned in the book\, including creating a custom beeswax candle that will transport us back to an Iowa home in 1868 and remind us of Susie Clark’s story whenever we use it. \nIf you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event\, please contact the Library. \n\n\n\n\nThis event is open to the public. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/totally-tweens-susie-clark-lights-the-way/
LOCATION:Iowa City Publc Library\, 123 South Linn St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Watch Party - Telling Our Own Story
DESCRIPTION:Program Type:\nEducational\, Movies \n\n\nAge Group:\nAll Ages \n\nProgram Description\nEvent Details\n\nIn celebration of Black History Month\, please join us every Wednesday in February as we host a watch party\, viewing Iowa PBS’ Telling Our Own Story.  This collection of four short films features four Black Iowa filmmakers as they examine issues and give insight on topics impacting their community. These topics dominate the headlines and their culture as a whole. The four films provide a unique perspective to show what life is like for Black Iowans today\, while still providing a window for other cultures to see where similarities and differences exist. After the showing\, each filmmaker will host a 30 minute\, virtual Q&A for all attendees. \nFebruary 5th – Ending Racism by Ty Rushing \nFebruary 12th – Poverty and the Wealth Gap by Terrence Thames \nFebruary 19th – Black History by Professor Venise Berry and filmmaker S. Torriano Berry \nFebruary 26th – Racism and its Impact by Terrence Thames
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/black-history-month-watch-party-telling-our-own-story/
LOCATION:Forest Ave Library\, 1326 Forest Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50314
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SUMMARY:Black Iowa News Virtual Statewide Call
DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease join Dana James\, Founder and Publisher of Black Iowa News for a Statewide call. \nFeb 5th at Noon. \nScan below to register for the zoom meeting.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/black-iowa-news-virtual-statewide-call/
LOCATION:MN
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion - Inclusive Transportation
DESCRIPTION:Join us on National Transit Equity Day for a virtual discussion with Veronica O. Davis regarding her book\, Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities. \nIn this work\, Davis shines a light on the inequitable and often destructive practice of transportation planning and engineering. She calls for new thinking and more diverse leadership to create transportation networks that connect people to jobs\, education\, opportunities\, and to each other. \nThis event is open to the public. Zoom event + In-person event in\nMeeting Room A \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/book-discussion-inclusive-transportation/
LOCATION:Iowa City Publc Library\, 123 South Linn St\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52240
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SUMMARY:George Washington Carver Day
DESCRIPTION:Explore the extraordinary life and legacy of Dr. George Washington Carver on February 4\, annually celebrated as George Washington Carver Day in Iowa. Dr. Carver\, a polymath with a profound curiosity about the world\, delved into nature\, science\, art\, music\, poetry\, debate\, military science\, athletics and was a person of faith. \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/george-washington-carver-day/
LOCATION:Hall of Laureates\, 100 Locust St.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
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SUMMARY:I Spy: Black History Month - Authors
DESCRIPTION:Program Type:\nPlay & Learn \n\n\nAge Group:\nChildren \n\nProgram Description\nEvent Details\n\nVisit the Central children’s area to learn about some amazing Black authors\, then check out one of their books! Find all the hidden pictures to win a prize! \n\nDisclaimer(s)\nCentral Parking\nFree library parking is available in Central’s underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. \nChildren’s Program\nChildren under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old. \n  \n 
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/i-spy-black-history-month-authors/
LOCATION:Central Library\, 1000 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50309
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