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A Black father’s sentence for taking a gun into an Iowa elementary school ‘starts and ends with racism’ says Prairielands Freedom Fund

The Prairielands Freedom Fund released a statement about a Black father who was sentenced to prison for taking a gun to his child's school.

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Just Voices Iowa
What really happened during the summer of 2020 protests? Just Voices Iowa releases ‘The People’s History’ study

Just Voices Iowa has released a new study about the protests that erupted in Des Moines in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder.

Teargas-in-the-Street
Des Moines police used tear gas on peaceful protesters in 2020 — Kerwin Dobbins was there

EXCLUSIVE: Article series from Just Voices chronicles the George Floyd protests during the summer of 2020 in Des Moines.

Ako Abdul-Samad
Ahead of Iowa caucuses, Democratic Black Caucus holds event, discusses economic justice, party concerns

During an economic justice forum, a state senator and realtor shared personal stories about prison/jail's lingering burdens.

Iowa summit to convene national speaker, experts to discuss justice reform

The Iowa Summit on Justice & Disparities will convene experts, speakers and others to discuss longstanding justice inequities and reform.

Summer 2020 protests
The People’s History: The First Weekend of Protests – From Calm to Chaos

EXCLUSIVE: New article series from Just Voices chronicles the first weekend of protests during the summer of 2020 in Des Moines.

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The People’s History: In the midst of assault & trauma, protester Denver Foote helps others

EXCLUSIVE: New article series from Just Voices. Denver Foote still carries the pain of their arrest and uses it to help others.

The People’s History: The Andrea Sahouri Story, former Des Moines journalist arrested at 2020 protest

EXCLUSIVE: New article series from Just Voices. Des Moines police "unprepared for the intensity of the civil unrest," in 2020, says group.

Des Moines police have begun collecting racial data when issuing written warnings to motorists

Des Moines police have begun recording the race of motorists who receive written traffic warnings.

When Doing Right Results in Being Wronged: The Blazing Saddle Arrests 

When George Floyd protests swept through Des Moines, even people who helped protesters found themselves jailed by the Des Moines police.