An Iowan Combining Latin Music With Environmental Activism
Artes Latinas director Karin Stein lives the Spanish saying of “trae la música en la sangre,” meaning she has music in her blood. She’s used that spi... Read more.
Des Moines Immigration Attorney Fights to Empower Women
When one of the biggest immigration raids in American history took place in Postville, Iowa, attorney Sonia Parras Konrad led a rapid response to try and keep a... Read more.
Thrane: Why Hispanic Heritage Month is Important
Hispanic Heritage Month started Sept. 15 and it is a time to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Latinos/Hispanics/Latinx to the United States.... Read more.
How Joining the NAACP Changed Kameron Middlebrooks’ Life
The road to justice and equity can be long and full of hardships; however, for Kameron Middlebrooks, that road became his passion and purpose in life. Kameron i... Read more.
Thrane: What it Feels Like to be in a Hospital During COVID
A few weeks ago, I had to take my husband to the emergency room in the middle of the night. Almost immediately the doctor said, “We have to intervene him righ... Read more.
Ghana Native Helps Other Iowa Immigrants Reach Their Dream at Evelyn K. Davis Center
Ahmed Agyeman is living his American Dream and works to help others achieve theirs. In June, the Ghana native was chosen to lead the Evelyn K. Davis Center for ... Read more.