Opinion: Former Iowa legislator Wayne Ford reflects on the 2026 Midterms, Black political representation and plans to strengthen civic engagement among Black Iowans through Project V.O.T.E.
Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand, Democrat, held a fire side chat with Black leaders on Oct. 26. The election is Nov. 3.
Opinion: Ida B. Wells-Barnett's pursuit of the truth changed the craft of journalism, said writer Shade Burgs.
Some Americans believe their vote cannot possibly matter. Others are frustrated with the government, disappointed with political leaders, or convinced that elections are decided long before they reach the ballot box.
OPINION: Do you stand for the Pledge of Allegiance? Not everyone does. Read Lya Williams' rationale for her decision.
Iowa has a rich history of Black Iowans making an impact on politics locally and nationally, says a former Iowa legislator
ANALYSIS: Iowa nonprofit Just Voices releases study of Des Moines Police' Use-of-Force Reports from the George Floyd protests.
The headline may make you uncomfortable. It should. Sometimes the best way to expose a myth is to state it plainly, then dismantle it piece by piece.
The Black Press has long documented the lived experiences of Black Iowans. Sustaining it into the future will require more.
Officers caught on camera: Just Voices dives into video of Des Moines police officers assaulting a pedestrian on May 31, 2020 – a week after George Floyd's murder.
