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Black Iowa domestic violence advocate: 'I really didn't know much about Black history except Martin Luther King and 'I have Dream'

Black Iowans discuss the importance of teaching Black History, voting rights and more during Black History Month.

Black Iowa News

Feb 28

🙌🏾Celebrating Black History Month: Black Iowa News invited Black Iowans to share their feelings about the importance of teaching Black history, voting rights and more — in their own words.

🟫Here's the next installment from Courageous Fire, who is founder and executive director of Courageous Fire LLC and Courageous Access, organizations dedicated to bringing awareness and healing to, and advocacy for, Black women victim-survivors of domestic violence.

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