Kim Cheeks - Office on Status of African-Americans News - April 12, 2019

April 12, 2019

DHR Youth Programs

The Iowa Department of Human Rights is recruiting youth to participate in their youth programs.

If you know any youth interested please have them sign up!

Upcoming Events and Programs

Evelyn K. Davis Center

Gateway Dance Theatre

Iowa State University Extension & Outreach

Lady Like African American Women's Power Brunch

Iowa State Bar Association

Drake Relays Events

Urban City Magazine

http://urbancitymag.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/UC-April.pdf

Iowa Juneteenth

Celebrating 29 years of Iowa Juneteenth in Iowa
Please visit the website at www.iowajuneteenth.com to learn more about Iowa Juneteenth. Each year there is a Community Builders Appreciation Banquet where individuals are recognized in the state of Iowa in the areas of Education, Advocacy, Citizenship, Political Awareness, and our state-wide essay contest winners.
Nominate someone from your community

All Nominations are due by May 10^th, 2019

The Privilege Institute

White Women Who Teach Black Boys Institute (WWTBBi)
Ames, Iowa on June 17-18, 2019
Throughout the keynotes and breakout sessions, you will walk away with ideas to accomplish the following:

develop learning environments that help Black boys feel a sense of belonging, nurturance, challenge, love & Moore
change school culture so that Black boys can show up in the wholeness of themselves