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The Iowa Black Democratic Caucus and Iowa Juneteenth are presenting the virtual event. Author: Simon Daniels Updated: 10:44 PM CST February 5, 2021
IOWA, USA February is Black History Month, and one event looks to aims to raise awareness of Dr. Martin Luther King s legacy.
The celebration, which is being held virtually through Zoom on Feb. 8, will feature Rep. Cindy Axne of Iowa s 4th Congressional District and Rep. Maxine Waters of California.
Al Tromble, the chair of the Iowa Democratic Black Caucus, said while Dr. King s I Have a Dream speech is his most famous, they also want to explore the other issues the renowned civil rights leader fought for when it comes to racial and social justice.