Waterloo, Iowa Mayor Quentin Hart, in his fourth term, told the hosts of Being Heard: 2 Black Women, Coffee & Conversations he "made it into office" by working for people — in whatever capacity he could. Now, he's helping to spearhead citywide transformation —with an emphasis on equity — in the town of about 68,000 people, of whom 18% are Black. What will that look like? Listen to the conversation with hosts Lya & Dana.

Lya & Dana contemplate the possible fallout from another Donald Trump presidential run. Will it lead to more bigotry in the world? Grab a coffee as Being Heard: 2 Black Women, Coffee & Conversations tackle Trump. #2blkpodcast

@Lya I think that’s all you need for now.

A group of concerned Black educators and parents have developed an interest group for a Des Moines chapter of the National Black Child Development Institute. Anita Fleming-Rife, a retired educator, hopes to rally people around Black students' math and reading proficiency and implement programs and advocacy initiatives. She decried the test scores and told Being Heard: 2 Black Women, Coffee & Conversations: "We've got to get the community together to tell us what they want to do." Learn what the group is planning and how to join in the fight. #2blkpodcast #education 

Whether you use Bullet journal, RocketBook, memo record, or still use a Franklin Covey planner, Lya & Dana, the cohosts of Being Heard: 2 Black Women, Coffee & Conversations, discuss the best ways to to stay organized. #journaling #2blkpodcast #bulletjournaling #organization

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Americans go to the polls today, Nov. 8, 2022, to vote in the midterm elections. On Being Heard: 2 Black Women, Coffee & Conversations, hosts Lya and Dana urge Black Americans to think about those high grocery and utility bills, how they had to keep pushing during the coronavirus pandemic and run, not walk, to the polls. #2blkpodcast #midterms #elections

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Corey Dion Lewis, The Healthy Project Podcast host, and creator of the My City My Health Equity Summit on Nov. 11 at Mainframe Studios in downtown Des Moines.

"It's going to be really, really Black." That's how Corey Dion Lewis describes his inaugural My City My Health Equity Summit in Des Moines, Iowa. Forget some stuffy conference. Lewis told podcast hosts Lya and Dana he wants the public to get real about the health disparities that harm and shorten the lives of Black folks. With a sprinkle of Black art and music, Lewis, founder of the Healthy Project podcast, predicts it's sure to be a vibe. #2blkpodcast

Find out more about My City My Health at https://mycity.health/.