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Beyond Divides in Iowa City's Black Community - Building Bridges

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This Dream City community conversation confronts misconceptions and cultural divides, while also fostering solidarity and collaboration between Africans and African Americans in the Iowa City area.

To move from separation to shared purpose through empathy, education, and collective empowerment, Thabiti Willis, Grinnell College professor of African Diaspora Studies, moderates this important discussion with panelists City Councilor Mazahir Salih, Ashley Howard, Sunday Goshit, Vanessa Shannon, and Corte Beal.

This event was hosted by Dream City and was part of Black Future Fest. For more information about Dream City, visit dreamcityia.org. For more information about Black Future Fest, visit icgov.org/bff.

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