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.
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Arrest made in shooting deaths at Starts Right Here program in downtown Des Moines
Two students were shot dead and the founder of the at-risk program was wounded, which rocked the Des Moines community.
Iowa Democratic Black Caucus honors MLK
The Iowa Democratic Black Caucus and the public gathered on Sunday to discuss the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his relevance today.
Des Moines’ East High School auditorium named for Black Iowa educator, State Rep. Ruth Ann Gaines
Longtime educator and legislator Ruth Ann Gaines was honored Sunday inside the East High School auditorium named for her.
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Black director of statewide anti-violence coalition alleges state agency is ‘anti-Black,’ after termination of funding, hiring of embattled ex-police officer
The executive director of the Iowa Coalition for Collective Change said despite some missteps, her anti-violence organization was treated unfairly by the state division that axed its funding.
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Respect Black Hair: Blacks bristle against hair bias, discrimination, seek passage of the CROWN Act
Black Iowa News is celebrating Black hair in all its glory with the series, Respect Black Hair, about healthy techniques and products, the CROWN Act and why 'Every strand of Black hair is good hair.'
Arrest made in shooting deaths at Starts Right Here program in downtown Des Moines
Two students were shot dead and the founder of the at-risk program was wounded, which rocked the Des Moines community.
Iowa Democratic Black Caucus honors MLK
The Iowa Democratic Black Caucus and the public gathered on Sunday to discuss the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his relevance today.
Des Moines’ East High School auditorium named for Black Iowa educator, State Rep. Ruth Ann Gaines
Longtime educator and legislator Ruth Ann Gaines was honored Sunday inside the East High School auditorium named for her.
5 things to remember when someone you love is leaving domestic violence
Learn how to help those you love take steps to safely leave domestic violence. Here are five easy steps to know and share.
Black director of statewide anti-violence coalition alleges state agency is ‘anti-Black,’ after termination of funding, hiring of embattled ex-police officer
The executive director of the Iowa Coalition for Collective Change said despite some missteps, her anti-violence organization was treated unfairly by the state division that axed its funding.
'Generational wealth in the Black community is almost nonexistent,' Homeownership is key, says diversity mortgage loan originator
Black Iowa News is profiling Black community leaders and residents across the state about the triumphs and challenges present in their communities.
Respect Black Hair: ‘Every strand of Black hair is good hair,’ agree Black hair professionals who love their careers
Black Iowa News is celebrating Black hair in all its glory with the series, Respect Black Hair, about healthy techniques and products, the #CROWNAct and why 'Every strand of Black hair is good hair.'
Respect Black Hair: Blacks bristle against hair bias, discrimination, seek passage of the CROWN Act
Black Iowa News is celebrating Black hair in all its glory with the series, Respect Black Hair, about healthy techniques and products, the CROWN Act and why 'Every strand of Black hair is good hair.'