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Mar 18

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An insular Iowa legislature is running amok this session.

Feb 5

Black men: We can’t afford to lose you to the grave or prison, and we can’t afford to lose Black women to domestic violence either.

Dec 24, 2022

It can be a struggle to cope with the loss of loved ones during the #holidays. Take care of yourself.

Dec 4, 2022

Des Moines nonprofit, Investing In My Future, inspires middle and high schoolers during day-long workshop centered around science, technology…

Oct 30, 2022

What is an unpleasant drink, several trips to the bathroom and a 20-minute test compared to a scary diagnosis in your future because you chose to delay…

Oct 16, 2022

A message for the trolls.

Oct 2, 2022

A loving Black dad raised me.

Sep 8, 2022

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