The belief is that to get ahead in life one has to go to college, but there are many reasons why many never make it to college. Just because you did not get the collegeContinue reading…
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LULAC opposes Trump executive order on “birthright” citizenship
DES MOINES – The League of United Latin American Citizens, Council 307, today spoke out against President Donald Trump’s announcement he would sign an executive order to remove the right of citizenship for U.S.-bornContinue reading…
Culture, Education, Hola Illinois, Hola Iowa, Quad Cities
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VIVA Quad Cities’ 25th anniversary is set for September 8 in Davenport, IA
LOCATION CHANGE! Centennial Park, Davenport, Iowa Centennial Park is located at 315 S. Marquette Street, Davenport Iowa, just on the opposite side of Modern Woodman Baseball Park from LeClaire Park. VIVA Quad Cities and LULACContinue reading…
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“I ask all of you, regardless of any political affiliation, to do what’s right and stand against the separation of families”
Jazmin Newton-Butt’s remarks for the 2018 LULAC Iowa State Convention against the policy of separation of families LULAC Council 10 would like to thank LULAC Iowa for bringing the 2018 State Convention toContinue reading…
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Guadalupe Chavez of Davenport – An Outstanding Student at the UI College of Pharmacy
First year PharmD student Guadalupe Chavez has known she’s wanted a rewarding career since high school. After several volunteer experiences and exploring options throughout high school, she discovered how many opportunities there are withContinue reading…
LULAC opposes bill targeting immigrants, sanctuary cities
DES MOINES – The League of United Latin American Citizens Council 307 in Des Moines has announced its opposition to Senate File 481, known as the “Sanctuary Cities Bill.” The bill, if approved, wouldContinue reading…
LULAC announces leadership banquet award winners
DES MOINES – A longtime Latino family business owner and a young activist who has worked to make Iowa’s communities a more welcoming place for all individuals are among those who will be recognized atContinue reading…
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Images from the Day of the Dead Family Event at the Figge Art Museum
Hola America, LULAC QC and the Figge Art Museum had another great event at the Day of the Dead Family Day with more than 3,700 attendees. Thank you to everyone that came and joinedContinue reading…
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“Celebrating Day of the Dead” at the Figge
The FIGGE Art Museum in Davenport in partnership with LULAC QC, Hola America and Hola Iowa would like to invite you to the annual Day of the Dead Family Day Celebration at the FIGGE onContinue reading…
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LULAC IOWA demands immediate investigation into Human Trafficking ties to Iowa
Bettendorf, IA, July 24, 2017 – As the death toll climbs to 10 in the human trafficking tragedy in San Antonio, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) of Iowa calls for answers. FactsContinue reading…
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/ Breast Cancer Awareness, LULAC, Quad Cities, Race for the Cure QC, Rita Vargas
Rita Vargas the 2017 Honorary Survivor Chair for the 28th Annual Race for the Cure QC
In spite of technological and medical advances, the fight rages on. We still do not have a miracle cure for cancer and that is why prevention and being vigilant and knowing your own body mightContinue reading…
LULAC Iowa hosted their 5th Annual Latino Legislative Day
The 5th annual Latino Legislative Day was at standing only capacity the morning of March 28 in room 15 at the state’s Capitol. The day was created to give Latinos an opportunity to meet withContinue reading…
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LULAC denounces U.S. Rep. King’s hateful remarks, alerts Iowans to petition
Iowa’s 16 councils of the League of United Latin American Citizens today condemned U.S. Rep. Steve King, a Republican Congressman, for his continued racist remarks and hate speech directed toward minorities, immigrants and people ofContinue reading…
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Iowa group forms to raise money to provide bond, legal assistance to undocumented immigrants
DAVENPORT, IA – A new organization has been founded to help raise bail money for undocumented immigrants being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in eastern Iowa. The Immigration Advocacy Coalition of Iowa (IACI) hasContinue reading…
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University of Iowa librarian creator of the website “Migration is Beautiful” wins national award
Janet Weaver, assistant curator of the Iowa Women’s Archives at the University of Iowa, is the winner of the 2017 Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Women and Gender Studies Section (WGSS) Award forContinue reading…
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LULAC Iowa State Meeting
LULAC Iowa councils from all over the state at their quarterly meeting in West Liberty, IA on Saturday January 14. They are currently working on their 2017 strategic planning. The councils represented at theContinue reading…
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Saint Ambrose University is host to the first LULAC Collegiate Council in Iowa
By Dawn Neuses DAVENPORT, Iowa — A diverse group of students have created a community at St. Ambrose University, a place where they can excel and share their culture as members of the first LULACContinue reading…
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Images: Glenview Mariachi Holiday Concert
Images from Glenview Middle School Mariachi Band program at their Holiday Concert on Thursday December 15, 2016. Photos by Tar Macias
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Iowa LULAC disheartened by election results, vows to protect DACA recipients
DES MOINES – The League of United Latino American Citizens of Iowa today expressed its disappointment in the outcome of state and national races and vowed to do its part to continue to protect immigrantsContinue reading…
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Images from the first ever celebration of Day of the Dead at the FIGGE in 2005
Images from the first ever celebration of Day of the Dead at the FIGGE Art Museum from November 2, 2005. The pictures are from the Hola America Photo Archives 2005 ©Hola America News Don’t forgetContinue reading…
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Wreath ceremony will honor all military and first responders
DAVENPORT, Iowa – LULAC Council 10 will honor and thank Americans who have served in the military or served the community as first responders during its annual wreath laying ceremony Oct. 15. Artículo en EspañolContinue reading…
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Day of the Dead celebration at the FIGGE
The FIGGE Art Museum in Davenport in partnership with LULAC QC and Hola America would like to invite you to the annual Day of the Dead Celebration at the FIGGE on Sunday October 30 fromContinue reading…
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/ Des Moines, Hola Iowa, Iowa, LULAC, Migration is Beautiful, Mujeres Latinas, University of Iowa Libraries, Women's Archives
Migration is Beautiful: Ila Rodriguez Plasencia (born 1927)
By Catherine Babikian Ila Plasencia learned to pitch from her brother, a talented baseball player. Soon, she became pitcher for her grade school softball team, and those experiences guided her for the rest of herContinue reading…
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LULAC of Iowa launches Get Out the Vote campaign
Latino Americans can have a strong voice in the upcoming election, and it will resonate in the votes they cast. LULAC of Iowa has created the Informed Voters Project specifically to increase Latino voter registrationContinue reading…
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Photo Gallery: El Mercado on Fifth Grand Opening Friday August 26, 2016
It was a beautiful evening for the kick off of El Mercado on Fifth in the Floreciente neighborhood in Moline. El Mercado on Fifth will be there every Friday at 5:00 PM until October 28.
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LULAC Davenport Founder series: Ernest Rodriguez
By Catherine Babikian Ernest Rodriguez grew up to be a civil rights leader and worked for change in his community throughout his life. He was born in boxcar #8 in Bettendorf, Iowa. The boxcar wasContinue reading…
