Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Before you put your 2 cents in, put your 2 cents in. 010
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 02/08/2026open.substack.com/pub/blackiow...open.substack.comShort Memories Fuel Long Delusions: COVID, Fauci and UsFar too many Americans are still angry about the coronavirus pandemic, where they routinely ignored medical advice, spread misinformation and carried on as usual while people died. 052
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 29/07/2026So many people are checked out. They’re on auto mode. 060
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Your name is being talked about in rooms you aren’t in because your notetaker is in there and people are trying to turn it off. 020
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 05/03/2026If the Bills coming out of the Iowa Legislature are any indication, I’m pretty sure Iowa is a shoo-in for the next list of the Worst States for Black Americans. #insideblackiowa 051
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Bearing Witness: The Call for Justice at 3rd & Court Avenue blackiowanews.com/bearing-witn...blackiowanews.comBearing Witness: The Call for Justice at 3rd & Court Avenue – Black Iowa NewsA nonprofit group devoted to fighting racially-biased policing wants to know why the Des Moines Police Department is missing use-of-force reports from the 2020 George Floyd Protests. 020
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Help: Is anyone going to Sioux City, Iowa, this weekend? If so, would you be willing to drop off some newspapers there? I really want the Sioux City NAACP to have the papers before their Coretta Scott King “Her Story and Songs” concert on Tuesday. Please let me know. Thanks! #iowa #siouxcityia 061
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Iowa has beautiful public libraries. Iowa HSB636 looking to ban partnerships between schools and libraries is counterintuitive and counterproductive if education is indeed the goal. I love delivering the free Black Iowa Newspaper to libraries across the state. Support public libraries. ❤️ #libraries 2102
Reposted by Dana JamesIowa Senate Democrats @iowasenatedems.bsky.social · 12/01/2026History was made this morning as Renee Hardman officially became the first Black woman sworn in to the Iowa Senate. Please help us welcome Senator Hardman! 16026
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 06/01/2026OK, how do we get back to the right timeline cause this ain’t it. 030
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 31/12/2025Not interested in a “year in review” of anything 2025. Not now. Not ever. 5223
Reposted by Dana JamesLittle Village @littlevillage.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Iowa is “on the frontlines of a drinking water emergency," and environmental groups say the proposed PERMIT Act "puts polluters ahead of our communities and clean water.”littlevillagemag.comIowa groups tell congressional delegation bill would ‘gut’ Clean Water Act - Little VillageEnvironmental and community groups from Iowa sent a letter Thursday to the state’s congressional delegation urging them to oppose a House bill that would “gut critical clean water protections.” The [... 082
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 30/06/2025New‼️The June Black Iowa Newspaper is here! It’s making its way across the state! Pick up a copy!#insideblackiowa #Juneteenth #iowa #blackiowanews 📰👏🏾 072
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 14/06/2025Watching coverage of No Kings rallies being held across the country and locally. The protesters have shared eloquent condemnations of the Trump administration. 040
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 14/06/2025I’m up in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, for my sister’s birthday. Woke up to sirens. A state rep. and her husband were killed there. A senator and his wife were shot in nearby. The shooter, a white male, reportedly wore a police uniform, shot at police, had a manifesto. We’re under a shelter in place. 030
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 04/06/2025The dealership almost robbed me of $3,300. Even tho it was a hassle, I followed my gut and towed the car elsewhere, and that mechanic couldn’t duplicate the problem, which is great. But I’m furious at the scummy dealership whose employees lied to me with impunity. What’s my recourse? 🤔 130
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 18/04/2025@shade118.bsky.social blackiowanews.com/homegrown-cr...blackiowanews.com'Homegrown criminals' are next: Beware of Trump's true intentions – Black Iowa NewsOPINION: Who are the 'homegrown' criminals Trump was talking about wanting to deport this week? 061
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Traveled a thousand miles around the state delivering the March edition of the Black Iowa Newspaper, and there are some stretches that are spooky and inexplicably unnerve me. Like something terrible must have happened there. Ever have that kind of feeling about a place you’re driving through? #iowa 5111
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 25/03/2025When I’m am super tired like now, random rap lyrics emerge: “But I am still thirsty. The Lord allowed me to drink some more, he said what I am searching for are the answers to all, which are in front of me . . . “ — Arrested Development’s “Tennessee.” 150
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 05/03/2025I find myself often thinking back to when Arya Stark eliminated the Night King and all the Wights fell along with him. It reminds me of something. 040
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 18/02/2025Have good news to share? New job? Scholarship? Start a business or nonprofit? Engagement? Wedding? Or something else you’re happy about? We want to include it in the next edition of the Black Iowa Newspaper❗️We could all use some ⭐️Good News! Email your ⭐️Good News to dana@blackiowanews.com! #Iowa 061
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Liars lie. Thieves steal. You know, like they’re stealing the whole government? #sideeye 030
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 31/01/2025If January doesn’t hurry up and get the #$@&%*! out of here. 160
Reposted by Dana JamesIowa Capital Dispatch @iowacapitaldispatch.com · 23/01/2025“I blame the Iowa Democratic Party. We knew what Republicans were: good people, fiscal conservatives, having laissez-faire ideology. The problem is their extremists took over the state and we didn’t stop them,” guest columnist Dave Nagle writes. iowacapitaldispatch.com/2025/01/23/o...iowacapitaldispatch.comOur state's future looks grim under GOP control. I blame the Iowa Democratic Party. • Iowa Capital Dispatch"The future of our state under GOP control does not look positive. ... I blame the Iowa Democratic Party." 263
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 21/01/2025I want to say so much yet nothing at all. 2025 is weird. 250
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 14/01/2025Started watching the Vikings game with the hubby & after an early fumble I said, “Oh, wow.” Out loud. I guess that was a cardinal sin after his death glare and attitudinal response. So I began silently and vehemently rooting against them. Y’all Vikings fans better hope he apologizes. 😆🤣 130
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 10/01/2025blackiowanews.com/need-clothin...blackiowanews.comNeed clothing or rent help? Use this guide to find assistance – Black Iowa NewsBlack Iowa News compiled this guide to help you find rent and clothing help across the state. Share with your family and friends. 020
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 09/01/2025This is going to be a year of many things but right now it’s the year of the eye roll. 🙄. 040
Reposted by Dana JamesLaura Belin @laurarbelin.bsky.social · 09/01/2025New post: Rachel Bruns recaps what changed in Iowa's maternal health policies last year, and what should happen to improve access to care in 2025. www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/01/08/i...bleedingheartland.comIowa maternal health policy priorities for 2025Rachel Bruns recaps what changed in Iowa's maternal health policies last year, and what should happen to improve access to care in 2025. 094
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 04/01/2025Has anyone else said 2025 seems to be setting itself up to be pure garbage because if not . . . 030
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 31/12/2024I simultaneously don’t feel excited about NYE or 2025 anything, but lowkey plan to read more books and maybe go back to school. 060
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 25/12/2024How you know you’re an adult: It’s XMAS Day. Almost 2 p.m. We’re still sitting around… talking about the incoming regime, DEI, immigration and the price of eggs. Haven’t opened any gifts yet because it took all of our strength to wrap them last night 🤣 so we gotta make it last a little longer. LOL. 180
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 25/12/2024I’m contemplating telling my family members to close their eyes before I hand them unwrapped gifts. Don’t feel like wrapping anything. I can slap a bow on there. That’s about it. 😭 110
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 23/12/2024What #DEI is really about. blackiowanews.com/diversity-eq...blackiowanews.comDiversity, Equity, Inclusiveness are American Values – Black Iowa NewsOPINION: The U.S. was founded on principles of diversity, equity and inclusiveness, author writes. DEI antagonists don't get it. 162
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 17/12/2024Unpopular opinion: it’s $ followed by the dollar amount, not 1$. Idc. 150
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 12/12/2024OPINION: Democrats: We lost — Where is our leadership? #trump #democrats #insideblackiowablackiowanews.comDemocrats: We lost — where is our leadership? – Black Iowa NewsOPINION: Is the Democratic Party doing what it could to shore up its base, or is it wringing its hands and pointing fingers? 040
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 11/12/2024Black Iowa News had a great first virtual statewide call today. If you missed it, scan the QR code to join next week’s call at noon Dec. 18. #insideblackiowa 030
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 11/12/2024Matthew Bruce writes: “Many of us will be shocked to learn in the coming months just how many Black people, primarily poor and disenfranchised Black people, are supportive of Trump’s immigration rhetoric.” #Trump #blackvoters #iowa #immigration blackiowanews.com/the-allure-o...blackiowanews.comFighting for scraps: The allure of Trump's rhetoric to the Black community – Black Iowa NewsOPINION: Many of us will be shocked to learn in the coming months just how many Black people are supportive of Trump's immigration rhetoric. 263
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 09/12/2024We need to talk. Join us at noon, Wednesday, Dec. 11, via Zoom for Black Iowa News' Weekly Virtual Statewide Call. 2025 is likely to be especially trying in this anti-DEI and racist era. Let's strengthen our connections and discuss our feelings, needs and hopes. #Iowa #insideblackiowa #blacknews 141
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 07/12/2024“You go in those spaces, and no one looks like you. There’s an assumption that you have to have certain attire and equipment to practice.” ✋🏾Not true, say Black Iowa yoga and Pilates instructors. blackiowanews.com/closing-the-... blackiowanews.com/closing-the-... #addtoblacksky #blackskyblackiowanews.comClosing the wellness inequity gap: One Downward Dog at a time – Black Iowa NewsMeet the Black women working to increase Black Iowans' access to wellness activities. Learn more about their work. 050
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Follow and support this consummate Iowa journalist. 051
Dana James @danajames.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Black Iowa News stands in the gap for Black Iowans. Your tax-deductible donation will help us accomplish our 2025 mission to deliver The Black Iowa Newspaper to more libraries, schools and universities across Iowa. #insideblackiowa #blackpress #blacknewspapers fundrazr.com/campaigns/22... 031
