‘Lift Every Voice And Sing’ wows, upsets at Super Bowl LVII
Super Bowl 57 got off to a great start with a heartfelt rendition of the Black national anthem sung by Sheryl Lee Ralph.
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Biden’s State of the Union 2023: Applause and hecklers
President Joe Biden gave his 2023 State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Biden faced hecklers and applause.
Update: Black Iowa News reader survey closes
Black Iowa News developed a reader survey to improve the publication and better serve the community. Please take our 5-minute survey.
A homogenous Iowa is a bad Iowa
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‘I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa’ Celebration Day held Feb. 4
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Happy Black History Month
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
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
A statewide comprehensive cancer coalition released its five-year plan to reduce cancer, the second leading cause of death in the state.
Iowa legislature approves controversial education spending bill, allowing use of state money for private schools
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
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.
Biden’s State of the Union 2023: Applause and hecklers
President Joe Biden gave his 2023 State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Biden faced hecklers and applause.
Update: Black Iowa News reader survey closes
Black Iowa News developed a reader survey to improve the publication and better serve the community. Please take our 5-minute survey.
A homogenous Iowa is a bad Iowa
An insular Iowa Legislature is running amok this session. What will happen to the freedoms of those it doesn't like?
‘I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa’ Celebration Day held Feb. 4
"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.
Happy Black History Month
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
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
A statewide comprehensive cancer coalition released its five-year plan to reduce cancer, the second leading cause of death in the state.
Iowa legislature approves controversial education spending bill, allowing use of state money for private schools
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
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.