D.M. human rights commission seeks applicants for youth, immigrant advisory groups Friday, February 12, 2021 3:25 PM The Des Moines Civil & Human Rights Commission is seeking to increase the diversity of voices in local government by seeking applicants for two groups the Youth Advisory Board Reactivation Task Force and the Refugee Immigrant Advisory Subcommittee. The Youth Advisory Board Reactivation Task Force is a group people ages 14 to 24 that will help create a sustainable youth voice in Des Moines city government. Up to 10 people will be selected to work with the Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Commission to restore the City s Youth Advisory Board. “While the board has been inactive for a few years now, in light of the times we see the importance of restoring the board to give Des Moines youths a greater voice in the direction of their community,” said Commission Chair Kameron Middlebrooks. The key requirement of the task force will be mee
Cedar Rapids
• Monday: 7 p.m. on Facebook Live, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church annual celebration with music and speakers; Dr. Percy and Lileah Harris “Who is My Neighbor” Award will be given to an adult and a high school senior, recognized for diligently working for justice in Linn County. Details: facebook.com/stpaulsunitedmethodistchurchcedarrapids
Iowa City
The 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration of Human Rights is a collaborative effort between the University of Iowa, city of Iowa City and several community organizations.
• Monday events:
MLK Jr. Day of Service Virtual Celebration: 10 a.m. on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram, with bell ringing ceremony, guest speakers, performances and resource fair.
IPR
Curtis White and his daughter, Jasmine Brooks, stand on the back porch of a house he is renovating in Des Moines. White shares business advice with Brooks, who has followed in his footsteps as a homebuilder.
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African Americans are less likely than others across Iowa to be self-employed. Those who do have their own businesses are more likely to experience unequal access to bank services and loans, adding to an opportunity gap across the state.
The house Curtis White is renovating on Forest Ave. in Des Moines has been torn down to the studs. The siding has been stripped on the outside. Inside, a person can walk through the walls.