African American Leaders Gather to Discuss Issues of Jobs, Education, and Healthcare | whotv.com

https://DiasporaEngager.com/extPage/HealthcarePlatform Des Moines’ Connect Foundation says while researching the state's well-being index, national data shows African-Americans in Iowa are below the nation’s well-being average compared to African-Americans in other states. On Saturday, leaders met to discuss these issues of disparity, and how to come up with solutions. “We’d love to improve jobs, education, and health” said Dwana Bradley, president of Des Moines Urban Experience Magazine. “The reason that we’re concerned is because Iowa is known for the education in the state, it’s known because it’s one of the states that has the lowest unemployment rates and things of that nature, so why is there such disparity in these issues?” said Gary Lawson, president of the Connect Foundation. Recent data shows African-Americans have a median income of just under $29,000 dollars in Iowa. https://www.diasporaengager.com/miniRegister
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