In 1988, 19-year-old Jennifer Jones became the first black Rockette when she danced with the iconic group for the Super Bowl halftime show. “It was magic,” said Jones, of taking the field as Chubby ...

According to a news release, 12-year-old Zulieth did not return home from school Monday. Zulieth, whose last name was not ...

Nearly 3,500 first-graders from 73 schools across Iowa will join the 19th African American Read-In hosted by University of Northern Iowa as a free, virtual event Thursday.

"We're telling the stories of the people. We're right there with the people, and we're entrusted with their stories, which are also our stories. We're part of the community. We're part of wanting to ...

Clockwise: Nekia Zulu, Jonovia Chase, Divine Bey, and Yonkers native Cienna Rosalina. By Dennis Richmond, Jr. “As trans women ...

The state forged several firsts in racial equality and equal justice, but state laws now target all things diverse, writes ...

Frances Thompson’s testimony in 1866 came at a critical time, as the nation weighed whether to expand equal constitutional ...

Young girls, many looking sporty in T-shirts, leggings and sneakers, played soccer with University of Northern Colorado women’s players on Saturday. The girls also dribbled basketballs and formed ...

Called “Black Memorabilia” and “Black Americana” at times, blackface characters and apparel have had a long run in America. Now, the African American Museum is confronting their legacy head-on.

There’s not much pretty about it (except for Lucy Olsen’s 27 points), but Iowa handles Rutgers 55-43 for its sixth straight ...

The Kingsley-Pierson girls basketball team clutched up late against Remsen St. Mary's to advance in the postseason, spoiling ...

Sioux City East rode a hot start along with a thrilling third period from junior Jaylee Jackson to finish runner up in the Missouri River Athletics Conference.