-
The state is testing out a new program to help racial and ethnic minorities in Iowa buy homes. The loan assistance program will go toward down payments and closing costs.
-
Today is the first day back to school for students in Sioux City. For the first time in years, there will be a completely new boundary map that determines which school students go to. Also, teachers and administrators have to comply with a new state law. The law limiting some lessons on race may pose a new challenge to a district trying to diversify its schools.
-
The 2020 Census results for Iowa made history as the state has become more racially and ethnically diverse than ever. And, this is the first time the white population in the state has decreased.
-
Iowans will have a new option for preschool at no cost beginning this August. The nonprofit organization running the program is focusing on underserved populations in the state.
-
The Iowa Small Business Development Center is starting a new inclusivity challenge. It’s meant to empower and support minority business owners and entrepreneurs as they’re recovering from the pandemic.
-
Downtown Des Moines hosted a special Juneteenth celebration over the weekend featuring artists of color and other marginalized groups at the first-ever 515 Manifestival.
-
For decades, the Midwest has attracted many refugees and immigrants from around the world. A recent report pointed out Des Moines, Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska as being among the most popular places for refugees to resettle.
-
Iowa City will have its first Diversity Market this weekend. The pop up shopping center aims to elevate underrepresented populations in the area.
-
A team of international researchers, including one from Iowa State University, has found a number of key barriers to achieving more diverse and inclusive workplaces. To adopt diversity initiatives, researchers found there needs to be more training.
-
Saturday is the last day for artists of color across Iowa to apply for a performance space at a Juneteenth festival.