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Battle flag inspires 'connection to country' in Iowa lawmaker, great-great grandson of Black Civil War veteran who escaped slavery

Ross Wilburn, Iowa Democratic Party chair and state representative, views the Civil War battle flag that represented his great-great grandfather's Iowa regiment.

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Iowa lawmaker, the great-great grandson of a Black Civil War veteran who escaped slavery, on quest to uncover history

Iowa Democratic Party Chair Ross Wilburn takes pride in his great-great grandfather, a Black Civil War veteran who served in the 1st Colored Regiment of Iowa.

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Critical race theory divide: 'Harmful to the country, harmful to democracy' says panel hosted by the King Center

Experts on critical race theory said efforts are underway to 'mislead and divide' the public over a framework they don't really understand. #BCTonCRT

Here's how Black candidates fared in city and school elections across Iowa

Several Black candidates from around the state prevailed in contentious city and school elections on Tuesday.

Black Iowa candidates: What you need to know before the election

Are you ready to vote on Nov. 2?

Three Black mayors and dozens of Black candidates running in city, school races in Iowa

Black Iowa News compiled a list of Black candidates ahead of the Nov. 2 election.