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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.'

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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.'

Respect Black Hair: Black hair products can contain hazardous chemicals, say Black hair professionals

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.'

Respect Black Hair: Moisture, good habits key, say Black Iowa hair professionals

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.'

Black youth activist says: 'Nothing here for our folks,' plans African American Cultural Museum, youth programs in Des Moines

A new nonprofit organization is developing plans for an African American museum in Des Moines in 2026.

Learn how to spot the signs of domestic violence with new training geared toward helping Black Iowa women

Black Iowa domestic violence advocate and social entrepreneur Courageous Fire is leading a new training program sponsored by the Iowa Department of Public Health. Sign up before Sept. 1.

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CNBC's 'America's Top States' rankings place Iowa high in business, place to live

Opinion: When Iowa tops a ranking for "best" or "top" place for anything, I tend to give it the side-eye first.

Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Symposium returns virtually, after coronavirus pandemic sidelined event for two years

The deadline to register for the 34th annual civil and human rights symposium, which will be held virtually, is Aug. 3.

Black Dubuque city leader Anderson Sainci works to improve Dubuquers' lives using data, conversations

Black Iowa News is profiling Black community leaders and residents across the state about the triumphs and challenges present in their communities.

Juneteenth celebrations abound this weekend, Embrace the Race virtual 5k held Sunday

The Embrace the Race virtual 5k will begin at 9 a.m. CST on Sunday, June 19, on the Charge Running app. #Juneteenth