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Black Iowa News is an independent media company based in Des Moines, Iowa. Its mission: Highlight Black perspectives, Showcase the Black community and Amplify the voices of Black Iowans.
A nonprofit group devoted to fighting racially-biased policing wants to know why the Des Moines Police Department is allegedly missing use-of-force reports from the 2020 George Floyd Protests.https://blackiowanews.com/bearing-witness-the-call-for-justice-at-3rd-court-avenue/
Bearing Witness: The Call for Justice at 3rd & Court Avenue – Black Iowa News
A nonprofit group devoted to fighting racially-biased policing wants to know why the Des Moines Police Department is missing use-of-force reports from the 2020 George Floyd Protests.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:49 AM
A nonprofit group devoted to fighting racially-biased policing wants to know why the Des Moines Police Department is allegedly missing use-of-force reports from the 2020 George Floyd Protests.https://blackiowanews.com/bearing-witness-the-call-for-justice-at-3rd-court-avenue/
Bad Bunny performing at the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show.
📷SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Bad Bunny performs onstage during the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
📷SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Bad Bunny performs onstage during the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
February 9, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Bad Bunny performing at the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show.
📷SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Bad Bunny performs onstage during the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
📷SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: Bad Bunny performs onstage during the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa festival celebrated its 28th year with music, art, books, performances and lots of Black Joy on display in Clive. #Iowa #blackhistorymonth
February 8, 2026 at 10:32 AM
The I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa festival celebrated its 28th year with music, art, books, performances and lots of Black Joy on display in Clive. #Iowa #blackhistorymonth
This administration is carrying out and amplifying its racist ideology by the nanosecond.
The White House on Friday pulled down a social media post depicting former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as monkeys after members of Congress from both political parties expressed dismay and called it racist, Jennifer Shutt reports.
White House takes down meme of Obamas posted on Trump social media and slammed as racist • Iowa Capital Dispatch
Members of Congress from both political parties expressed dismay Friday after President Donald Trump shared a racist video on social media.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM
This administration is carrying out and amplifying its racist ideology by the nanosecond.
Black Iowa News invited candidate Cody Smith, a Democrat, to discuss his run for Iowa House District 33 in Des Moines. State Rep. Ruth Ann Gaines, D-Des Moines, who has held the seat since 2011, isn't seeking reelection. Three other candidates have announced their campaigns. #iowa
February 6, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Black Iowa News invited candidate Cody Smith, a Democrat, to discuss his run for Iowa House District 33 in Des Moines. State Rep. Ruth Ann Gaines, D-Des Moines, who has held the seat since 2011, isn't seeking reelection. Three other candidates have announced their campaigns. #iowa
Iowans argue Iowa HSB 668, which passed through a tense subcommittee meeting on Feb. 5, would "deepen inequality" in state agencies, education, public safety, judicial and other systems. Read more. Story 🔗 in the comments.
February 6, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Iowans argue Iowa HSB 668, which passed through a tense subcommittee meeting on Feb. 5, would "deepen inequality" in state agencies, education, public safety, judicial and other systems. Read more. Story 🔗 in the comments.
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Today an Iowa House subcommittee advanced bill to strike references to affirmative action throughout the code, eliminate various grants & programs for "minority" populations, and appears to legalize discrimination against non-citizens in state licensure.
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My video:
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Intense Iowa House hearing on bill scrapping minority grants, affirmative action policies
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February 5, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Today an Iowa House subcommittee advanced bill to strike references to affirmative action throughout the code, eliminate various grants & programs for "minority" populations, and appears to legalize discrimination against non-citizens in state licensure.
My video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh6h...
My video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh6h...
Iowa House Study Bill 668, eliminating civil rights protections, to be discussed at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at the Iowa Capitol. State Rep. Rob Johnson said the bill is "direct attack on civil rights." #insideblackiowa #Iowa #civilrights blackiowanews.com/iowa-bill-re...
Iowa bill, reminiscent of Jim Crow-era, is 'direct attack on civil rights' says legislator – Black Iowa News
Iowa House Study Bill 668, eliminating civil rights protections, to be discussed on Thursday, Feb. 5 at the Iowa Capitol.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Iowa House Study Bill 668, eliminating civil rights protections, to be discussed at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at the Iowa Capitol. State Rep. Rob Johnson said the bill is "direct attack on civil rights." #insideblackiowa #Iowa #civilrights blackiowanews.com/iowa-bill-re...
What issues should Black Iowans prioritize in 2026? #Iowa blackiowanews.com/what-issues-...
What issues should Black Iowans prioritize in 2026? – Black Iowa News
Are the issues dominating the headlines most important to Black Iowans? What should the Iowa Legislature work on in 2026?
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January 31, 2026 at 7:45 AM
What issues should Black Iowans prioritize in 2026? #Iowa blackiowanews.com/what-issues-...
Pulitzer-Prize winning Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones received the George Washington Carver Medal during a celebration and panel event on Jan. 29 at Simpson College in Indianola. Carver, a renowned Black scientist/inventor, was a Simpson alumnus. Photo by Lya Williams for Black Iowa News.
January 30, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Pulitzer-Prize winning Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones received the George Washington Carver Medal during a celebration and panel event on Jan. 29 at Simpson College in Indianola. Carver, a renowned Black scientist/inventor, was a Simpson alumnus. Photo by Lya Williams for Black Iowa News.
No big surprise. Iowa Ranked Bottom on States With Most Racial Progress blackiowanews.com/iowa-ranked-...
Iowa Ranked Bottom on States With Most Racial Progress – Black Iowa News
Iowa ranks low in racial progress and integration in new analysis measuring gaps in education, income, employment and health care.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:27 PM
No big surprise. Iowa Ranked Bottom on States With Most Racial Progress blackiowanews.com/iowa-ranked-...
Iowa House District 33 candidate Blake Clyde: 'Winning statewide starts here' blackiowanews.com/iowa-hd33-ca...
Iowa House District 33 candidate Blake Clyde: 'Winning statewide starts here' – Black Iowa News
Black Iowa News Q&A: Get to know Blake Clyde, a Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 33 in Des Moines, Iowa.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Iowa House District 33 candidate Blake Clyde: 'Winning statewide starts here' blackiowanews.com/iowa-hd33-ca...
Bo James, founder of the nonprofit Hip Hope Inc., was the keynote speaker during the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library's King celebration on Jan. 19. He told the audience of 60 people progress has occurred on King's dream: "Are we where we want to be? No. Will we ever get there? We can." #iowa
January 20, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Bo James, founder of the nonprofit Hip Hope Inc., was the keynote speaker during the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library's King celebration on Jan. 19. He told the audience of 60 people progress has occurred on King's dream: "Are we where we want to be? No. Will we ever get there? We can." #iowa
Pondering civil rights icon, Martin Luther King Jr. Looking at the state of this country today. . . Never underestimate the damage that ignorance and evil can do — while people look on.
January 19, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Pondering civil rights icon, Martin Luther King Jr. Looking at the state of this country today. . . Never underestimate the damage that ignorance and evil can do — while people look on.
Just Voices Iowa will release a series of exclusive essays about the Des Moines police department’s use-of-force reports from the 2020 George Floyd protests. See what Just Voices found out. Read more . . . blackiowanews.com/des-moines-p... #Iowa
January 14, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Just Voices Iowa will release a series of exclusive essays about the Des Moines police department’s use-of-force reports from the 2020 George Floyd protests. See what Just Voices found out. Read more . . . blackiowanews.com/des-moines-p... #Iowa
Will you watch Gov. Kim Reynolds’ annual Condition of the State address at 6 p.m. tonight? You can watch on Iowa PBS, the governor’s Facebook page, etc. #insideblackiowa
January 13, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Will you watch Gov. Kim Reynolds’ annual Condition of the State address at 6 p.m. tonight? You can watch on Iowa PBS, the governor’s Facebook page, etc. #insideblackiowa
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History was made this morning as Renee Hardman officially became the first Black woman sworn in to the Iowa Senate. Please help us welcome Senator Hardman!
January 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM
History was made this morning as Renee Hardman officially became the first Black woman sworn in to the Iowa Senate. Please help us welcome Senator Hardman!
Historic. Presenting Senator Renee Hardman.
History was made this morning as Renee Hardman officially became the first Black woman sworn in to the Iowa Senate. Please help us welcome Senator Hardman!
January 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Historic. Presenting Senator Renee Hardman.
Ike Rayford is a newly elected city council member in Sioux City, #Iowa. He was sworn in on Jan. 2, along with two other members. According to the Woodbury County Election office, Rayford received 3,862 votes, or 16.86%. He will serve a four-year term. Photo courtesy of Ike Rayford. #SiouxCity
January 6, 2026 at 5:51 AM
Ike Rayford is a newly elected city council member in Sioux City, #Iowa. He was sworn in on Jan. 2, along with two other members. According to the Woodbury County Election office, Rayford received 3,862 votes, or 16.86%. He will serve a four-year term. Photo courtesy of Ike Rayford. #SiouxCity
Black Iowa News Q&A: Get to know DeLano Cain-Watson, a candidate for Iowa House District 71 in #Dubuque, #Iowa #insideblackiowa
Iowa House District 71 candidate DeLano Cain-Watson feels ‘deep responsibility to make sure Black Iowans are not treated as an afterthought in state policy,’ but as ‘vital’
Black Iowa News Q&A: Get to know DeLano Cain-Watson, a candidate for Iowa House District 71 in Dubuque, Iowa.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Black Iowa News Q&A: Get to know DeLano Cain-Watson, a candidate for Iowa House District 71 in #Dubuque, #Iowa #insideblackiowa
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President Donald Trump said Saturday the U.S. will “run the country” of Venezuela until “a proper transition can take place,” following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a strike against the South American nation, Ariana Figueroa reports.
Trump says US 'will run’ Venezuela during transition after capture of President Maduro • Iowa Capital Dispatch
President Donald Trump said Saturday the U.S. will “run the country” of Venezuela until “a proper transition can take place."
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January 3, 2026 at 8:24 PM
President Donald Trump said Saturday the U.S. will “run the country” of Venezuela until “a proper transition can take place,” following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a strike against the South American nation, Ariana Figueroa reports.
Renee Hardman on Tuesday became the first Black woman elected to the Iowa Senate.
December 31, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Renee Hardman on Tuesday became the first Black woman elected to the Iowa Senate.
OPINION: American existence and reality taste a lot different than the American Dream (white men) have been fed since they could spoon it into their mouths. By @shade118.bsky.social #iowa #insideblackiowa #crime
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We gotta talk about 'white-on-white crime' – Black Iowa News
Opinion: Statistics show that "white on white crime" is and always has been equally on par with other races, so why don’t we ever hear about it?
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December 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
OPINION: American existence and reality taste a lot different than the American Dream (white men) have been fed since they could spoon it into their mouths. By @shade118.bsky.social #iowa #insideblackiowa #crime
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