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‘I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa’ Celebration Day held Feb. 4

By Black Iowa News ● News Brief ● February 4, 2023 February 4, 2023

“I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa” will hold its Celebration Day on Feb. 4 in Clive, which highlights African American arts, culture and contributions through education, awareness and preservation.

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Happy Black History Month📣

By Black Iowa News ● News Brief ● February 1, 2023 February 2, 2023

Black History Month kicked off on Feb. 1. How will you celebrate the month? What will you read, learn or do?

Candlelight Vigil planned for two Des Moines teens killed at Starts Right Here, families seek GoFundMe donations

By Dana James ● News ● January 27, 2023 February 1, 2023

A candlelight vigil is planned at 6 p.m. Jan. 27 at Starts Right Here for the victims of Monday’s shooting in Des Moines.

Iowa Cancer Consortium releases 5-year plan, focused on improving health equity, prevention

By Black Iowa News ● News Brief ● January 26, 2023 January 26, 2023

A statewide comprehensive cancer coalition released its five-year plan to reduce cancer, the second leading cause of death in the state.

2023 Black History Month Virtual Experience

By Black Iowa News ● Black History ● January 26, 2023 January 26, 2023

A group of Black publishers across the country have joined together for an innovative Black History Month Virtual Experience.

Iowa legislature approves controversial education spending bill, allowing use of state money for private schools

By Black Iowa News ● Education ● January 24, 2023 January 24, 2023

After a contentious battle, the Iowa Legislature has passed education reform, allowing state money to be used at private schools.

Rob Johnson’s Birthday Gas Giveaway in Des Moines

By Dana James ● News Brief ● January 21, 2023 January 21, 2023

Free gas giveaway for Rob Johnson’s birthday is happening at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Kum and Go in downtown Des Moines.

Iowa House Republicans proposed SNAP benefit restrictions — no meat, white bread

By Black Iowa News ● News Brief ● January 20, 2023 January 26, 2023

Iowans who receive SNAP benefits could experience drastic changes in a plan proposed by Iowa House Republicans.

Iowa education bill heats up, not about ‘public versus private’ schools, legislator says

By Dana James ● News Brief ● January 20, 2023 January 20, 2023

Iowa Democratic Black Caucus MLK Jr. Celebration

By Black Iowa News ● News Brief ● January 19, 2023 January 19, 2023