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Whether it’s called soccer, fútbol or anything else, the sport has brought children together from around the world. But the sport doesn’t provide equal opportunities for all of them.

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.

An Iowa Latino civil rights organization has filed a petition with the Iowa Secretary of State to clarify the state’s so-called “English-Only” law.

Law enforcement officials across Iowa have stated their support for protecting recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

An organization that receives reports on labor trafficking has found a large increase of cases during the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase was largely within the agriculture sector.

A new mural in downtown Des Moines is meant to represent the diverse communities within the city and around the state. The two lead artists are women of color.

The maternal death rate for women in Iowa has been rising and is even higher for women of color. Some health professionals say this could be due to multiple risk factors, like socioeconomic status and even bias. Health care experts in the state are trying to understand and solve the problem.

The housing market is experiencing a boom across the United States. Many Latinos in Iowa have taken the opportunity to go into construction or even start their own businesses.

Des Moines hosted Iowa’s first Latino film festival this past weekend. It was an event aimed at connecting Iowans to Latino culture and life.

An Iowa State University student is leading a statewide project to record Latinos’ stories throughout the pandemic. The student wants to make sure Latino voices are remembered in the future.