Black Iowa News is an independent news platform designed to highlight Black perspectives, showcase the Black community and amplify the voices of Black Iowans — online and in print.
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Reach the Voters Your Campaign Can’t Afford to Miss
Black Iowa News is an independent news platform dedicated to highlighting Black perspectives, showcasing Black communities and amplifying the voices of Black Iowans. Our platforms include a robust website, a growing email newsletter, podcas...
OPINION: The Problem With Black Women
BY SHADE BURGS
All artwork by Shade Burgs using Picsart.
Well, now that I have your attention, take a deep breath.
Exhale.
Good.
Now do it again.
Because before anyone reacts to the headline, I want to explain exactly what I mean. Aft...
Unopposed Doesn’t Mean Unimportant: State Rep. Rob Johnson Urges Community to Vote
BY SARAH MAYS
State Rep. Rob Johnson addresses attendees during his June 30 Summer Legislative Community Conversations, held at Lifestyle Juices in Des Moines. Photo by Black Iowa News.
What happens when a candidate has no opponent? Does...
Diane Sare Brings Her Independent Presidential Campaign to Iowa State Fair
Diane Sare, an independent candidate for the 2028 presidential election, visited Iowa, speaking to farmers, veterans and residents about her platform and listening to their concerns. Her campaign stops included a trip on Sunday, Aug. 23, to...
2028 Independent Presidential Candidate Diane Sare Has a Message for Black Voters: Look Beyond Democrats and Republicans
You probably haven’t heard of Diane Sare. The independent East Coast political activist of the LaRouche movement isn’t a well-known name in Iowa — yet. Some people might recall the late Lyndon LaRouche, an economist and former repeat presid...
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The writers behind this newsletter.
Engineer by trade. Storyteller by nature. Mom. Sister-girl. Freelance Photographer. The one who says what everyone’s thinking. Co-host of Inside Black Iowa & Unfiltered: Two Black Women. Volunteer, writer, work in progress.
Am I a good person? No. Am I trying to be better? Also No.\ud83e\udd37\ud83c\udffe♂️\ud83e\udd37\ud83c\udffe♂️\ud83e\udd37\ud83c\udffe♂️
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