equity

The landmark legislation designed to ensure equal opportunity for women has become almost synonymous with women's collegiate sports.

In this episode, an exerpt from IPR's podcast From the Archives reflects on the career of Iowa legislator Minnette Doderer, who fought for equal treatment for men and women.

Hundreds of students marched and rallied at Coe College in Cedar Rapids Thursday to protest what they see as a lack of action on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. The students were galvanized by the resignation of a longtime trustee who had criticized the school's recent presidential search process as lacking diversity.

Organizers with Ottumwa Pride say they won’t be deterred by anti-LGBTQ statements made by candidates running for the city council. During a public forum last week, two candidates voiced opposition for city support of LGBTQ Pride activities, with one asking if ‘pedophiles’ also deserved ‘special’ treatment.

The University of Iowa has reached a settlement agreement for a Title IX lawsuit brought by female athletes who alleged the school isn’t providing equal access in sports. As part of the agreement, the UI Athletics Department is creating a women's wrestling program, a decision the athletic director called "historic."

A federally-funded clinic in rural Mississippi embodies the history of community health centers in the U.S., and shows how these safety-net clinics can help minority patients during the pandemic.

Central College is doing away with its requirement that students submit ACT or SAT scores in order to apply. It's part of a nationwide trend towards being "test optional," a shift that has accelerated during the coronavirus pandemic.

A Latino advocacy group has organized a bilingual question-and-answer session about COVID-19 vaccines. It’s because they’re worried some people may be falling behind on current information, especially if English isn’t their first language.

About 200 Latino families in need will be able to make Thanksgiving dinners thanks to one organization that has figured out how to safely drop off resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.