Articles from February 2021

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Ross Wilburn (1989BASW, 1993MSW) on "Talk of Iowa"

Biden won the White House, but Democrats lost ground in the U.S. House and the Iowa legislature. On this edition of River to River, the new chair of the Iowa Democratic Party, Ross Wilburn. Host Ben Kieffer asks for Wilburn’s take on Trump's popularity in Iowa and asks him to look ahead to 2022 and 2024. They also discuss the future of the Iowa caucuses and the debate over the nominating process one year after Iowa’s first-in-the-nation contest ended in a muddle of delayed results.

How to Honor Black History (Month), from the School of Social Work

Wednesday, February 3, 2021
February is Black History Month. It is our hope that all social workers—and not just those who are Black—will take time out to reflect on the achievement and contributions of Black social workers to the profession. There are still those who question the need, basis, or reason for having a month set apart for such celebration and recognition as Black History Month. Celebrating Black History Month is crucial as society continues to grapple with racism, prejudice, and white supremacy.