Juneteenth events across Iowa for 2023 By Black Iowa News ● Arts & Culture ● June 2, 2023 June 3, 2023 Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom.
Woman who called police on Black bird-watcher faces skeptical court in employment appeal By Black Iowa News ● Justice ● May 22, 2023 May 22, 2023
The Black Iowa Newspaper to debut in June By Dana James ● News ● May 20, 2023 May 28, 2023 The Black Iowa Newspaper, produced by Black Iowa News, will be delivered around the state during the week of June 12. Pick up a free copy.
The Des Moines School district hires Ian Roberts as its first Black superintendent By Black Iowa News ● Education ● May 16, 2023 May 24, 2023 The state’s largest school district, Des Moines, hires its first Black superintendent. He’ll begin on July 1.
Send Black Iowa News your Juneteenth events By Black Iowa News ● Arts & Culture ● May 13, 2023 May 13, 2023 Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom.
Black Women 4 Healthy Living brings attention to Black health By Naya Thomas ● Health ● May 2, 2023 May 4, 2023 Black Women 4 Healthy Living will hold a blood drive for sickle cell disease on May 4 at Corinthian Baptist Church in Des Moines.
Spotlight on Athene’s Black & Brown Business Summit By Black Iowa News ● Business ● April 20, 2023 April 20, 2023 The third Athene Black & Brown Business Summit will be held April 20-21, in West Des Moines. The event features a pitch competition and more.
Having a Juneteenth event? By Black Iowa News ● Arts & Culture ● April 19, 2023 April 19, 2023 Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom.
Workshop aims to improve relations between police and the community By Black Iowa News ● News Brief ● April 14, 2023 April 14, 2023 A local Black law enforcement group will hold a workshop for individuals, teens and organizations on Saturday in Des Moines.
Iowa Juneteenth theme ‘Free to be,’ celebration set for June 9-23 in Des Moines By Dana James ● Arts & Culture ● April 12, 2023 April 19, 2023 Organizers are busy planning the Iowa Juneteenth Observance 2023 in Des Moines. There’s still time to become a sponsor or vendor.????