Next stop, Washington: Kesho Scott brings anti-racism memorials to small Iowa towns
WASHINGTON — Dr. Kesho Scott started bringing George Floyd memorials to her central Iowa...
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Author: Christine Hawes
Embrace the transformative spirit of Lughnasadh and Lammas, the “ugly duckling” of pagan holidays
Traditionally celebrated on Aug. 1 or 2, Lammas is meant to honor what harvest season is all about: reaping what you’ve sowed, and putting it to use for what’s ahead. Some people like to call this holiday Lughnasadh.
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Iowa, Illinois show poorly for women, people of color
Living in Iowa or Illinois can be an economic challenge if you’re a person of color or a woman,...
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Shakespeare’s focuses on coming through with comfort food during coronavirus
Building on its historic strength of providing comfort food at an affordable price has been...
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Everybody’s Whole Foods in Fairfield supports LGBTQ Pride, Black Lives Matter message
FAIRFIELD — A few years ago, Paul Praither saw a headline that wrenched his heart: a...
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Juneteenth celebrations blossom online and throughout Iowa, Illinois
A three-day virtual festival, comedy nights, protests, family-friendly gatherings, concerts, and...
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Iowa City, Quad Cities, Capital City, Cedar Rapids amp up Pride plans
Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Iowa City and the Quad Cities have all expanded their Pride Month...
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Des Moines’ history of systemic racism said to be built around housing restrictions
The city of Des Moines intentionally undertook policies in the 1930s and 1960s to limit housing...
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“The Negro Artist,” award-winning poet, opens up at 8 pm virtual reading tonight
While many of his fellow young Black men joined protests after the killing of George Floyd, Caleb...
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Iowa City protesters issue 15 demands
The protesters who have been standing off with the Iowa City Police Department and Iowa State...
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