Sorority hosts candidate conversation at Corinthian Baptist Church in Des Moines
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Iota Zeta Omega Chapter, hosted Connect & Lead, A Candidate Conversation on Sept. 29, at Corinthian Baptist Church.
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Iota Zeta Omega Chapter, hosted Connect & Lead, A Candidate Conversation on Sept. 29, at Corinthian Baptist Church. Candidates who participated from top left: State Rep. Rob Johnson, D-District 34 (unopposed); Heather Sievers, D-District 40, Mayor of Windsor Heights, Mike Jones, D-District 32, State Rep. Mary Madison, D-District 31, and vying for Iowa Senate District 17, Ronald Langston, Republican, and Samy El-Baroudi, Democrat. Photo by Black Iowa News.
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