IMMIGRATION
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Latino Community Helps Undocumented Immigrants During COVID-19 Pandemic
The spread of the coronavirus in Iowa continues to increase, causing many of us in the immigrant community to worry for the most vulnerable among us: undocumented immigrants. Individuals are living in the shadows for lack of documentation in this country, but are working hard to make a living and help Iowa’s economy thrive. They…
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Latino Farm Workers Are Also Heroes Of COVID-19 Crisis
During this time of crisis and social distancing, we keep talking about the heroes without a cape that are on the front lines working, even at their own risk and that of their families. The well-deserved list includes doctors and nurses that are working long hours to save lives, police officers that are making sure we…
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Latino Farm Workers Are Also Heroes Of COVID-19 Crisis
During this time of crisis and social distancing, we keep talking about the heroes without a cape that are on the front lines working, even at their own risk and that of their families. The well-deserved list includes doctors and nurses that are working long hours to save lives, police officers that are making sure we…
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Latino Farm Workers Are Also Heroes Of COVID-19 Crisis
During this time of crisis and social distancing, we keep talking about the heroes without a cape that are on the front lines working, even at their own risk and that of their families. The well-deserved list includes doctors and nurses that are working long hours to save lives, police officers that are making sure we…
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Lessons Of Courage From A Young Iraqi Refugee Now In Iowa
My mother had a saying every time I complained about something: “No te quejes por falta de zapatos, cuando otros no tienen pies.” This means, “Don’t complain about not having shoes, when there are those that have no feet.” Mom is gone now, yet her words replay in my mind ever since the coronavirus pandemic…
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Iowa Latinos Living In Two Worlds During Coronavirus Crisis
We Latinos have little sense of personal space. We are quick to hug and kiss when greeting family and friends. Once in the U.S., including here in Iowa, we share that custom with our newly found friends too. For many Latinos, those who can afford it and are documented, it is not unusual to plan…
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Postville Latina Becomes US Citizen 12 Years After Immigration Raid
A few days ago, while scrolling through my social media, I saw a post that caught my attention. “History in the making/Haciendo Historia-First POSTVILLE child becomes a US Citizen! ¡Felicidades!” The post included a picture of immigration attorney Sonia Parras and a beautiful young Latina proudly holding her citizenship certificate. Immediately, memories of the 2008 Postville…
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Postville Latina Becomes US Citizen 12 Years After Immigration Raid
A few days ago, while scrolling through my social media, I saw a post that caught my attention. “History in the making/Haciendo Historia-First POSTVILLE child becomes a US Citizen! ¡Felicidades!” The post included a picture of immigration attorney Sonia Parras and a beautiful young Latina proudly holding her citizenship certificate. Immediately, memories of the 2008 Postville…
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Postville Latina Becomes US Citizen 12 Years After Immigration Raid
A few days ago, while scrolling through my social media, I saw a post that caught my attention. “History in the making/Haciendo Historia-First POSTVILLE child becomes a US Citizen! ¡Felicidades!” The post included a picture of immigration attorney Sonia Parras and a beautiful young Latina proudly holding her citizenship certificate. Immediately, memories of the 2008 Postville…
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How An East Africa Civil War Survivor Helps Other Iowa Refugees Succeed
Refugees are a growing part of life in Iowa, our economy and the fiber of our state. In the process of meeting and writing about refugees, I find myself filled with gratitude. I am honored by the chance to learn from very special individuals who give back despite having endured so much despair and pain…
