Claudia Thrane
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No Love, No Tacos: A Marshalltown Man’s Fight For Justice
Signs of solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement and other underrepresented communities have popped up in yards all over the country. The signs have come about as a show of public support from those who either live, understand or empathize with the BLM struggle. One of the popular signs reads: “Black Lives Matter. No…
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Joshua Barr’s Journey To Making Iowa A More Just Place To Live
I do not believe in coincidences. When I met Joshua V. Barr, 39, I instantly felt a connection that one only feels a few times in one’s life. Joshua struck me to be a genuinely caring man, passionate about changing the system, to better his community and to uplift and support people of color as…
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Des Moines Volunteers Angered By What They Saw In Cedar Rapids
The derecho hit Iowa hard and fast. From downed trees damaging houses and losing power for hours, even days, Iowans are slowly recovering from yet another crisis. Unfortunately, as it often happens, the storm hit already vulnerable communities the hardest. As with most natural disasters, nobody has control over the devastation, but our elected officials…
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Meet The Young Women Of Iowa’s Charreadas (Mexican Rodeos)
Immigrants always bring a part their home country with them. In years past, immigrants were told by their parents to speak English and assimilate. Newer generations of new Iowans share their heritage openly and proudly. We bring our suitcases full of dreams, carrying our culture with us. As parents, we want our kids to learn…
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Biden Campaign Taps Iowa Leaders For Latino Outreach
Vice President Joe Biden is no stranger to Latinos, and his campaign laid out an agenda this week that addresses important issues and concerns of the fastest growing demographic group in the country. He made it clear to Latinos in Iowa and around the country that he is the candidate for them. “Latinos are one…
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Blanca’s Light Shines From Guadalajara To “El Fogón” In Iowa
There are different ways to describe successful people. For most, success is defined by how much money a person may have. For me, it has more to do with achieving your goals and finding happiness with what you do. So in my list of successful individuals I include a special, smart, driven, and kindhearted immigrant.…
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Blanca’s Light Shines From Guadalajara To “El Fogón” In Iowa
There are different ways to describe successful people. For most, success is defined by how much money a person may have. For me, it has more to do with achieving your goals and finding happiness with what you do. So in my list of successful individuals I include a special, smart, driven, and kindhearted immigrant.…
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Blanca’s Light Shines From Guadalajara To “El Fogón” In Iowa
There are different ways to describe successful people. For most, success is defined by how much money a person may have. For me, it has more to do with achieving your goals and finding happiness with what you do. So in my list of successful individuals I include a special, smart, driven, and kindhearted immigrant.…
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Excluded By Iowa Task Force, Minority-Owned Businesses Push On In Pandemic
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an executive order June 18 establishing the Governor’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board. The announcement reads: “The Governor’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board assembles an impressive group of business leaders to propel our recovery efforts forward and position Iowa for growth. Iowans will be at the center of this effort as we continue…
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A Latino Father, Teacher, Coach Prepares For School Return
If you meet Salvador “Chava” Aguirre, 48, you will instantly like him. He has that easy-going personality and once you get to know him better, you want to become his friend. Knowing Chava for many years, I would say that his heart is as big as his height, 6 feet 7 inches tall. He is…
