Black Iowa News

17/08/2025

President Trump likes to stoke the fire of our anger. Don’t give him what he wants.

17/08/2025

Financial troubles have pushed Tennessee’s Nearest Green Distillery, the celebrated Black-owned whiskey brand, into receivership.

17/08/2025

Since Target decided to eliminate its DEI initiatives, Black people have been standing on business. The corporation continues to decline.

14/08/2025

Discover the impact of Black educators on college readiness for minority students. Explore the importance of representation and support in education.

14/08/2025

Venus Williams will make her return to Grand Slam tennis at the U.S. Open after a two-year absence, receiving a wild-card invitation on Wednesday to compete in singles at Flushing Meadows at age 45.

The American will be the oldest entrant in singles at the tournament since Renee Richards was 47 in 1981, according to the International Tennis Federation.

She is the owner of seven major singles championships — including at the U.S. Open in 2000 and 2001 — along with another 14 in women’s doubles, all won with her younger sister, Serena, plus two in mixed doubles.

The older Williams last participated in a Grand Slam tournament at the 2023 U.S. Open, losing in the first round. She hasn’t won a singles match there since 2019.

Singles matches begin in New York on Aug. 24.

Read more: nbcnews.app.link/GJof8xiWNVb

14/08/2025

The Trump administration should investigate them to stop potential violations of federal civil rights laws.

12/08/2025

Trump’s recently signed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is drawing sharp criticism from health experts for slashing $1 trillion from healthcare, including deep cuts to Medicaid—an essential insurer for most gun violence victims.

Experts warn the legislation will undo years of progress in violence prevention and trauma care, especially for low-income communities, where access to Medicaid-funded treatment has been key to recovery and survival.

Advocates say the cuts will worsen public health and gun violence outcomes, with one expert calling it “devastating” for those needing care after experiencing trauma.

https://www.blackenterprise.com/gun-violence-victims-are-enrolled-in-medicaid-trumps-cuts-are-putting-them-at-risk/

11/08/2025

Even though this NBC report stated “violent crime in D.C. is down 26% compared to last year, according to D.C. police data,” the Trump administration is taking this action, using the National Guard.

President Donald Trump said he will hold a press event on Monday and discuss crime in the capital.

10/08/2025

Severe storms with damaging wind are possible, especially this morning.
In addition, heavy rain may lead to flash flooding. Storms will diminish today with a lull forecast by afternoon. A few storms may re-develop late this afternoon or this evening.
The forecast is trending farther south, with most of the storms south of Iowa by tonight.

08/08/2025

07/08/2025

Flash Flooding continues in southcentral Iowa this morning. Over 3" to 6" of rain has caused rivers and creeks to flood. Urban flooding was also reported. Make sure to turn around and don't drown. Do not drive through flooded streets.