Category: Des Moines

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Des Moines Schools Face Rising Tensions and Safety Concerns for Black Students

Dek: Community advocates warn that recent incidents in the Des Moines metro highlight ongoing racial disparities in school climate and student safety. […]

Black Community, Black Crisis, Black History, Black Home Ownership, Black Mental Health, Black Organization, Black People, Black Unity, Black Violence, Black Women, Black Youth, Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Davenport, Des Moines, Iowa, People of Color, Politics, Racial Discrimination, Racial Equity, Racism, US, Waterloo

Iowa’s Black Population Growth Highlights Persistent Economic Inequities

Dek: New demographic data shows rapid growth in Iowa’s Black population, but income and poverty gaps remain stark. Key Points Why It […]