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‘Community’ at the heart of celebrating Juneteenth in Iowa

Large Juneteenth celebrations will happen in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Waterloo, Davenport and Ottumwa on Saturday, June 20.

Your guide to Juneteenth in Iowa: 25+ celebrations to explore across the state

Discover Iowa's Juneteenth celebrations, including performances, history, music, food and more. Share this guide with your family and friends.

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.

The May edition of the Black Iowa Newspaper features Black businesses

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.