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I had a great time with Anthony Arrington, Joy Briscoe and Nick Ford on their #DEI&B podcast. I said, āYou know,ā āI really feel like,ā and āUmā a few too many times, but we kept it real about the importance of Black media and why Iām working my darndest to keep Black Iowa News going.
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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 ā who often don't receive the acknowledgment, respect or accolades they deserve ā their flowers today. (That means celebrating each other while weāre alive). š
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); Itās about making sure Black Iowans are heard, uplifted and represented well. ā¤ļø
That's the Black media Anthony Arrington, CDEĀ®, CDF, CCA (He/Him/His), Joy Briscoe CDEĀ®, Nick Ford, CCF,CCA,CDE and I discuss on the #DEI&B podcast! Check it out and share. Thanks.
Listen toĀ Top RANK - Your Diversity Focused Solution'sĀ #BreakingBarriersĀ #DEI&BĀ #podcastĀ withĀ Anthony Arrington, CDEĀ®, CDF, CCA (He/Him/His),Ā Joy Briscoe CDEĀ®, andĀ Nick Ford, CCF,CCA,CDEĀ as we learn Danaās journey to becoming the owner of the only Black newspaper currently in #Iowa.Ā Hear authentically about the hurdles of Black people both in the media industry and how they are covered.Ā Learn from Danaās lens why the phrase āIowa Niceā should be retired.