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I had a great time with Anthony Arrington, Joy Briscoe and Nick Ford on their #DEI&B podcast. I said, “You know,” “I really feel like,” and “Um” a few too many times, but we kept it real about the importance of Black media and why I’m working my darndest to keep Black Iowa News going.
This is what makes Black media different📰🙌🏾🪑💪🏽
Before I click publish on a story or send the Black Iowa Newspaper off to the printer, I pray over it. I say: "Go with God." Every time. I say it because I want the words on the screen and on the page to change conversations and open minds. To spark joy. To make somebody angry about the disparities Black people continue to face in Iowa. To showcase our souls, beauty and trailblazing ways. To fight erasure. To plant seeds. To give Black Iowans — who often don't receive the acknowledgment, respect or accolades they deserve — their flowers today. (That means celebrating each other while we’re alive). 💐
That's what Black media is about. It's not just a business that sells ads and solicits donations and sponsors (although I need all three to keep going); It’s about making sure Black Iowans are heard, uplifted and represented well. ❤️
That's the Black media Anthony Arrington, CDE®, CDF, CCA (He/Him/His), Joy Briscoe CDE®, Nick Ford, CCF,CCA,CDE and I discuss on the #DEI&B podcast! Check it out and share. Thanks.
Listen to Top RANK - Your Diversity Focused Solution's #BreakingBarriers #DEI&B #podcast with Anthony Arrington, CDE®, CDF, CCA (He/Him/His), Joy Briscoe CDE®, and Nick Ford, CCF,CCA,CDE as we learn Dana’s journey to becoming the owner of the only Black newspaper currently in #Iowa. Hear authentically about the hurdles of Black people both in the media industry and how they are covered. Learn from Dana’s lens why the phrase “Iowa Nice” should be retired.