Latinos

A statewide Latino advocacy group is hosting its first climate and environmental justice committee meeting this week. The meeting’s theme will be about more than just the natural environment.

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.

The Des Moines Art Center is featuring a new exhibition by an artist inspired by his Latino culture. He wanted the piece to remind Iowans of the strong Central American presence in the state.

Author Sandra Cisneros' "The House on Mango Street," is considered a modern classic of Chicano literature. In this author interview, Cisneros talks about how going back into her past and writing about her own experiences helped her find her voice.

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.

Host Ben Kieffer talks to Iowa Public Radio reporters Kassidy Arena and Grant Gerlock.

Host Ben Kieffer talks to Iowa Public Radio reporters Kassidy Arena and Grant Gerlock.

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.

Demand for the COVID-19 vaccine in Iowa has been slowing down. But one organization has found the communities they serve are still eagerly seeking vaccines.