Young entrepreneur Farrah Gray urges diversity in Cedar Rapids
Farrah Gray, 28, real estate, foods and media executive, spoke at Cedar Rapids Mount Mercy College urging students to embrace diverse society. He recounted painting rocks in Chicago and founding youth business clubs. He urged community engagement and action despite media stereotypes as Hazel Pegues of Diversity Focus endorsed inclusive leadership.
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My Morning Jacket Frontman Injured at UI Show
Jim James suffered traumatic injuries to his torso after slipping from a row of subwoofers while exiting the stage at the University of Iowa. The concert was halted after about 30 minutes and James was treated and released from University Hospitals Iowa City. Recovery is expected in two to three weeks. Four upcoming concerts have been canceled.
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Jim James
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Cedar Rapids civil rights suit over fired director
Kenneth White sues the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission claiming due process violations after his July firing. He alleges retaliation linked to enforcing the city civil rights ordinance. Commission chair Miriam Amer cites poor staff relations and a false disclosure on his tenure history. The EEOC and Iowa Civil Rights Commission are handling the retaliation claim as the board seeks a new executive director.
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Cedar Rapids
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