The Union of Black America

03/16/2026

URGENT ACTION ALERT

We have a real opportunity to stop House File 2542 — but we must act before March 20th.

If the Senate Judiciary Committee does not move this bill forward, it can die this session.

That means calls and emails from the public right now matter.

We are asking everyone who cares about preventing another wave of mass incarceration in Iowa to take two simple actions:

1️⃣ Call the Senate Judiciary Committee leadership

Chair – Jason Schultz
📞 (515) 281-3371
📧 [email protected]

Vice Chair – Julian Garrett
📞 (515) 281-3371
📧 [email protected]

Ranking Member – Matt Blake
📞 (515) 281-3371
📧 [email protected]

Tell them:

“I urge you not to move House File 2542 forward.
Iowa does not need policies that expand incarceration, strain Iowa’s finances, and divert critical resources away from the preventative solutions that actually reduce crime.”

Please Sign and Share the petition:

STOP IOWA HF2542 (3 Strikes Law)!!!

12/12/2025

11/07/2025

11/04/2025

Enjoy a free holiday dinner with us! Fill up on delicious fried turkey, mac and cheese, greens, cornbread dressing, candied yams, and peach cobbler that tastes like home.

But this is more than a meal, it’s a moment for the Black community to come together, share ideas, and engage in meaningful dialogue about our present, our future, and the path forward together.
Come with your appetites and open minds. .

� 🖤 All are welcome, but space is limited — please RSVP so we can plan for everyone.

https://www.unionofblackamerica.org/rsvp-1-2ntt

UBA Family Holiday Dinner Join us December 21st at the Mickle Center in Des Moines, for a soulful evening of connection, conversation, and community. Enjoy a free holiday dinner catered by one of Des Moines’ best — featuring golden fried turkey, creamy mac and cheese, savory greens, cornbread dr...

10/02/2025

Nat TurnerBorn October 2nd 1800.

The Black Hero they will never teach our children about! Rest in Power.

09/27/2025

We have nothing to lose but our chains…

RIP

09/27/2025

We gained a powerful ancestor. Rest Up Queen Assata Shakur. July 16, 1947—Sep 25, 2025

08/19/2025

08/07/2025

UBA is where Black people come today to organize, educate, and empower each other.

This Black August, we’re honoring the spirit of resistance, unity, and liberation by Waving our Annual membership fee!

JOIN THE UNITY MOVEMENT: NO COST!

🔥 Black August Special: Annual Membership Fee WAIVED! 🔥

Use Promo code: BLACKAUGUST

https://www.unionofblackamerica.org/sign-up/p/monthly-membershipeTNT

Membership includes UBA support and discrimination protection.   Free Adult and Youth community education and access to UBA community programs. No general dues are suggested minimum of 48 hours of community engagement per year.