Continuing one of America's most influential legacies, Dr. Bernice King has established herself as a formidable force for justice and reconciliation in her own right. As we mark Black History Month, ...

A little-known fact about Julia Roberts’ birth resurfaced online—Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King helped her family in an unexpected way. Discover the heartwarming connection that went ...

Nearly 3,500 first-graders from 73 schools across Iowa will join the 19th African American Read-In hosted by University of ...

President Donald Trump welcomed attendees to the White House Thursday to celebrate Black History and announced the planned ...

One of the bestselling authors of all time. A romance writer. A thriller expert. A literary fiction darling. They're all part of AViD's new lineup.

The Des Moines Public Library announced the 2025 Authors Visiting in Des Moines (AViD) lineup Wednesday. The list includes ...

Get sucked into new worlds with these standout young adult book series Must-read young adult book series Pop into any ...

United Way raised $2.79 million in its 2024 campaign tied to a theme based on the "Back to the Future" movie series. It was a record-breaking total that will be used to fuel the great work of its 26 ...

Colgate University hosted Jonathan Eig to give a talk on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. — “Beyond The Dream: Embracing a More Complicated Martin Luther King” — on Tuesday, Feb. 11. In 2024, Eig ...

Malcolm X had been a public critic of King and rejected the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s direction on race relations.

Some of today's biggest authors are coming to Des Moines this spring. The Des Moines Public Library announced the 2025 Authors Visiting in Des Moines (AViD) lineup Wednesday. The list includes authors ...

Book bans are continuing to target LGBTQ-inclusive children’s and young adult books — but this year’s American Library ...