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Understanding Latino Communities In The Midwest

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In 2016, there were 43.7 million immigrants in the United States, 13.5% of the total population.

In this edition of River to River, host Ben Kieffer examines the historical roots of Latinos living in the heart of the country. Kieffer is joined by Rene Rocha, professor of political science at the University of Iowa,  to discuss migration and the Abolish ICE movement. 

Joe Enriquez Henry joins the conversation by identifing the pockets of Latina/o/x communities in Iowa, and Darrel Wanzer-Serrano speaks about a symposium in Latina/o/x perspectives through the project Imagining Latinidades: Articulations of National Belonging.

Guest Include: 

  • Rene Rocha, professor of political science at the University of Iowa. 
  • Joe Enriquez Henry, advisor to the National President for the League of United American Citizens. 
  • Darrel Wanzer-Serrano, director of Latina/o Studies Program and associate Professor of Latina/o studies and communication studies at the University of Iowa. 
Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
Matthew was a producer for IPR's River to River and Talk of Iowa