Voter advocates want Black Iowans to 'March to the Polls' for June 7 primary election

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Helping voters get to the polls is a top priority as the June 7 primary general election approaches, said Al Womble, president of the Iowa Black Democratic Caucus.

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"We've got to do more to unite as a community and decide what are some of the things that we can change," Womble said. "And for me, one of those is making sure that we rally around more Black candidates, get more Black candidates to run and decide how are we going to organize to help them win."

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Dana James is an award-winning writer who founded Black Iowa News in 2020 and the Black Iowa Newspaper in 2023. Born and raised in Des Moines, Dana tells stories that center Black Iowans’ lived experiences and amplify their voices. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism from Grand View University. She serves as secretary of the Iowa Association of Black Journalists.