No classes, no playing - that's essentially the rule students were protesting for Iowa. What do you think - should sports and clubs continue if school moves online-only? kcrg.com/2020/09/07/des…

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to 8th grader, Gabriella Buka Wowo. We wish peace to her family. 💚💛 They are raising funds to send her back to Congo for burial. Please donate if you can: gofundme.com/f/24uclnrrao?u…

NOW: city of Louisville agrees to following in #BreonnaTaylor settlement: -$12 million to family -commanding officers must approve search warrants -incentives for officers to live in city, improve relationships w/ community -social workers help w/ mental health calls

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg fought to the end, through her cancer, with unwavering faith in our democracy and its ideals. That’s how we remember her. But she also left instructions for how she wanted her legacy to be honored. My statement: obama.medium.com/my-statement-o…

Channeling my energy into: Educating and being educated on issues and strategy Voting and inspiring others to vote Doing work that might not be in the spotlight, but is purposed to change the trajectory of this nation Being an intentional, wise and disciplined leader

Here’s what we’re NOT gonna do: give up. We don’t give up when people need us most. That’s not who we are. Our democracy is at a faint heartbeat; it was broken even before Trump. But so long as we can save lives, I believe we have an obligation to do so as we build a new world.

Former President Barack Obama tweeted his endorsement of some Democratic candidates for the Iowa House on Friday afternoon. kcrg.com/2020/09/25/oba…

America has never been a democracy to Black People, it’s always been a dictatorship. But instead of one dictator, we’ve had to deal with millions of them.

My heart hurts for my hometown. Gun violence effects the whole community. No one wins. Tired of funerals, having to bury our young people. It hurts more when they aren't distant strangers but family!

Excuse me, I'm speaking!!!!

PLEASE SHARE: Cedar Rapids Police are asking for help finding Melvin Makor, 12, last seen at 127 19th Street NE on Sunday night. He is 5'7" to 6' tall, weighs 150 pounds, last wearing a red shirt and blue jeans. Call police or local law enforcement. kcrg.com/2020/10/13/ope…

One vote could be the difference between winning and losing a precinct. One precinct could win a state. One state could decide our future for generations to come. Will you be that one vote?

Trump Tower in Chicago aglow with Biden-Harris light. chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/10/1…

We need to take a moment to thank UIowa CAMBUS, City of Iowa City Transit, and Coralville Iowa Transit for their incredible effort to make Election Day more accessible for voters! We appreciate your support! Check out what their doing: #JoCoVotes20

UNI's Robert Smith was part of a first all-Black officiating crew for a Power Five football game yesterday. Smith, director of Educational Opportunity Programs & Special Community Services, was an official in two BCS national playoff games. bddy.me/3dX0OBx

"I'm running as a proud Democrat but I will govern as an American president," Biden told Iowans. "I'll work as hard for those who don't support me as those who do." desmoinesregister.com/story/news/pol…

I'm here for all of this! I feel like a cloud has been lifted. Ready for change.

This is NOT a proper face covering. Wear a mask around family & friends this holiday. Don’t forget to still keep 6 feet of distance from others, even with masks on, & wash your hands. For more JCPH tips on careful holiday season planning go to, johnsoncountyiowa.gov/dept_health.as….