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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Arabia Parkey, News Reporter

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Arabia Parkey is a news reporter for The Daily Iowan. She is a first year student at the University of Iowa majoring in journalism and mass communications. This is her first year at the DI covering social justice.

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Contributed photo of Lily Hester by Samm Yu.

University of Iowa Black Student Union reintroduces itself to campus after COVID-19 hiatus

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
May 1, 2022
Rally organizers lead the 2022 Take Back the Night march organized by the Women’s Resource and Action Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

Sexual violence survivors, supporters march for Take Back the Night rally

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
April 26, 2022
Community members participate in a march for Take Back the Night on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Take Back the Night was a sexual assault awareness event.

WRAC to hold Take Back the Night rally to support survivors of sexual violence

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
April 21, 2022
HyVee on Waterfront Drive in Iowa City is seen on Wednesday, April 13, 2022.

Hy-Vee armed security sparks customer safety concerns

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
April 13, 2022
University of Iowa researcher Tianbao Yang seats at his desk where he works on AI research on Friday, Aril 8, 2022.

Amazon awards grant to UI researchers to decrease discrimination in AI algorithms

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
April 12, 2022
Photo Illustration

UI students voice concerns over minority representation in 2021 Campus Climate Survey

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
April 10, 2022
Contributed photo of Shalisa Gladney taken by Jailand Williams.

UI alum advocates for safe spaces for marginalized communities

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
April 7, 2022
Photo illustration by Daily Iowan staff

Socioeconomic disparities rank Iowa as third worst state for Black Americans

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
March 22, 2022
Increasing stamina in difficult dialogues, UI professor awarded for research

Increasing stamina in difficult dialogues, UI professor awarded for research

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
March 6, 2022
A map of Iowa City is shown on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022.

Discriminatory housing practices, racial wealth gap continues to affect Black Iowans

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
February 27, 2022
Assistant Professor at the UI Department of Health Management and Policy Whitney Zahnd poses for a portrait at the College of Public Health on Feb. 16, 2022.

Iowa’s Black population faces increased barriers to cancer prevention

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
February 16, 2022
Andre Wright, cofounder of Humanize My Hoodie, poses for a portrait in an alleyway near South Clinton Street in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022.

Black UI student and alums pave their own paths in business

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
February 13, 2022
Opinion | Maya Angelou’s legacy is worth more than 25 cents

Opinion | Maya Angelou’s legacy is worth more than 25 cents

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
February 10, 2022
Contributed photo of Moala Bannavti.

UI’s next strategic plan aims to emphasize underrepresented minority retention, recruitment

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
February 7, 2022
Illustration by Marandah Mangra-Dutcher

Shift to virtual life gives rise to ‘Zoombombing’ and racist outbursts

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
February 1, 2022
Director of the School of Art and Art History DEI Committee, Isabel Barbuzza, poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2022.

DEI initiatives to increase underrepresented UI student success in the arts

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
January 27, 2022
New UI center addresses generational trauma and wellness for Native American youth and community

New UI center addresses generational trauma and wellness for Native American youth and community

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
January 18, 2022
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Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission participate in healing restorative justice circles

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
December 14, 2021
Mayasa Hamid holds a sign that reads “Enough is Enough” in front of an Old Capitol Museum employee asking students to move during a protest against racial discrimination throughout the Iowa City Public School District in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. The employee wanted the students to move because they were blocking access. “That is completely understandable, however, her attitude was very uncomfortable,” Hamid said. “This is a peaceful protest and we don’t want to do block anyone from doing anything. We’re just here to remind you Black Lives Matter.”

Black students search for a sense of belonging in Iowa City schools, expand Black Student Unions

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
December 13, 2021
Labor Educator for the University of Iowa Labor Center Paul Iversen poses for a portrait in his office at the University of Iowa Labor Center offices in Coralville, Iowa on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.

Social Justice and Racial Equity grants provide Iowa City organizations with funding for new resources, programs

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
December 5, 2021
Assistant Director and Grant Administrator for the Institute for International Business Kelly Bedeian poses for a portrait in her office at the Pappajohn Business Building on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021.

Education for Employment, UI collaborate to train Saudi women in business

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
November 30, 2021
Indianola High School athletic teams are called the Indians, with a feathered dreamcatcher symbol as its team and school logo. Originating in some Native American and First Nation cultures, a dreamcatcher is a handmade willow hoop on which is woven a net or web and may be decorated with feathers or beads. Traditionally, dreamcatchers are hung over a cradle or bed as protection.

Native American communities call for the removal of Native ‘themed’ mascots

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
November 17, 2021
Mazahir Salih poses for a portrait in her office at the Center for Worker Justice in Iowa City Monday, Oct. 11, 2021.

Women in Leadership course uplifts female leaders worldwide

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
November 16, 2021
Contributed by Shawn Harmsen.

Iowa City, Johnson County elected officials lean toward confrontation without police

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
November 14, 2021
Iowa City Community School District sign 1725 North Dodge St.. As seen on Thursday, Oct.15, 2020.

Claussen, Finch, Malone, Pilcher-Hayek win Iowa City Community School Board election

Cooper Worth and Arabia Parkey
November 2, 2021
University of Iowa student Montala Carruthers poses for a portrait on Monday, Nov.1, 2021.

UI students consider the benefits between a HBCU vs a predominantly white institution

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
November 2, 2021
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague encourages people to vote during a rally for voting rights at the Pentacrest on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021.

Black Iowans look to provide diverse perspectives in local government

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
October 24, 2021
Historic Close House seen on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. Public Space One purchased the Close House which is located at 538 S. Gilbert St.

Public Space One increases art accessibility with purchase of the historic Close House

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
October 24, 2021
Iowa City Public Safety Information Officer Lee Hermiston poses for a portrait at city hall on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City Police Department looks to maintain city trust amid Iowa Poll ratings

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
October 17, 2021
The University of Iowa’s multicultural block party by Slater hall on Tuesday Oct. 12th from 5-8pm during homecoming week. The block party was hosted by the cultural centers. A few of the many activities included were henna, bracelets and origami.

Homecoming Council and multicultural centers host Multicultural Block Party

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
October 13, 2021
The Psychological and Brain Sciences building is seen on Friday, January 24, 2020.

Fire incident at Spence Labs resolved

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
September 23, 2021
A mural is seen on Burlington Street on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021. Oracles of Iowa City is a mural project in collaboration with Public Space One and the Center for Afrofuturist Studies.

‘Oracles of Iowa City’ murals reimagine double consciousness

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
September 19, 2021
The Afro-American Cultural Center is seen at the University of Iowa Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021.

The UI Afro House hosts in-person Black Excellence Week

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
September 12, 2021
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague leads a march during a rally for voting rights at the Pentacrest on Saturday, Aug. 28.

Iowa Democrats rally against voter suppression

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
August 30, 2021
University of Iowa food pantry has three new freezers from donations given by the Department of Human Services on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. The food pantry is located in the Iowa Memorial Union in room 278.

Food Pantry at Iowa celebrates five years of service in new location

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter
August 29, 2021
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