Shekinah Fountain still remembers the shock on people's faces after she told them she studied at Drake University. That she, a Black student, was accepted because of her grades, not because of sports. It's a stereotype Fountain, a Chicago native who graduated from Drake almost 20 years ago, tried to ignore. Those passing conversations left a lasting impression on Fountain and her friends, who endured similar experiences — and sparked an idea that has now turned into a decades-long effort to uplift Des Moines students, especially those who are Black and Brown. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #DesMoines #Iowa #IAed