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Stories Tagged "African Americans"

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Out and About Iowa - Cedar Rapids

posted on February 15, 2008 at 5:19 PM

Out and About Iowa - Cedar Rapids The state of Iowa is not known for its diversity. In fact its population contains few minorities. Yet, Iowa minorities have made great contributions to the state. A case in point is the historic presence of African-Americans in Iowa.

Author-Columnist Leonard Pitts Discusses Politics and Civil Rights

posted on February 12, 2008 at 9:56 AM

Author-Columnist Leonard Pitts Discusses Politics and Civil Rights Pulitzer winning Miami Heard columnist Leonard Pitt Jr. addresses a number of topics ranging from the Obama surge to life in the U.S. since 9-11.

African Americans in Iowa's Prisons

posted on January 22, 2008 at 11:42 AM

African Americans in Iowa's Prisons Brad Richardson, Director of the DMC Resource Center in Iowa City, and David Goodson, with the Family & Children Council in Waterloo, discuss the causes and potential solutions for the disproportionate number of African Americans in Iowa's prisons.

Disproportionate Minorities in Iowa Prisons

posted on January 19, 2008 at 12:22 PM

Disproportionate Minorities in Iowa Prisons If you commit a crime in Iowa, and you’re African American, your chance of going to jail is 14 times greater than if you are Caucasian. It's been a problem for decades, and Iowa Governor Chet Culver is determined to make inroads in alleviating the persistent disproportionate incarceration of minorities in Iowa's detention centers, jails, and prisons.