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Experts say mentorship is contributing to the growth of Black-owned businesses in the U.S.
What is driving the rise in the number of Black-owned businesses in the U.S.? Experts weigh in.
‘Proudly Black-owned’ Reliable Maintenance Celebrates 52 years
Des Moines Business Spotlight: Reliable Maintenance Company has a long history in Des Moines.
On the 6th anniversary of George Floyd’s murder — What has changed?
Setting the scene six years after the murder of George Floyd.
When the NAACP asks Black athletes to boycott: Connecting the dots —scholarships, NIL, protest and political power
Should Black athletes boycott public universities in the states "attacking" Black voting rights? Wayne Ford analyzes the issue.
Black Iowa News launches Juneteenth T-shirt collection
Get your Juneteenth t-shirts today! Celebrate Juneteenth and support Black Iowa News.
Read to Succeed Luncheon, featuring author Don Tate, celebrates literacy and student achievement at King Elementary School in Des Moines
BCDI of Iowa and Reach Out and Read-Midwest partnered to foster a special event for King Elementary School families.
Pick up the most current edition of the Black Iowa Newspaper
The Black Iowa Newspaper is available in more than 120 locations around the state.
National panel says sentences based on prior criminal records can increase both prison terms and racial injustice
A national organization gathered experts together to discuss the problems with mandatory minimum sentencing.
Experts say mentorship is contributing to the growth of Black-owned businesses in the U.S.
What is driving the rise in the number of Black-owned businesses in the U.S.? Experts weigh in.
‘Proudly Black-owned’ Reliable Maintenance Celebrates 52 years
Des Moines Business Spotlight: Reliable Maintenance Company has a long history in Des Moines.
On the 6th anniversary of George Floyd’s murder — What has changed?
Setting the scene six years after the murder of George Floyd.
When the NAACP asks Black athletes to boycott: Connecting the dots —scholarships, NIL, protest and political power
Should Black athletes boycott public universities in the states "attacking" Black voting rights? Wayne Ford analyzes the issue.
Black Iowa News launches Juneteenth T-shirt collection
Get your Juneteenth t-shirts today! Celebrate Juneteenth and support Black Iowa News.
Read to Succeed Luncheon, featuring author Don Tate, celebrates literacy and student achievement at King Elementary School in Des Moines
BCDI of Iowa and Reach Out and Read-Midwest partnered to foster a special event for King Elementary School families.
Pick up the most current edition of the Black Iowa Newspaper
The Black Iowa Newspaper is available in more than 120 locations around the state.
National panel says sentences based on prior criminal records can increase both prison terms and racial injustice
A national organization gathered experts together to discuss the problems with mandatory minimum sentencing.