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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Jack Trice 100-Year Commemoration is Nov. 4

An Iowa State University committee is inviting the public to the opening ceremony for the Jack Trice 100-Year Commemoration. Trice was an Iowa State College football player who became the first African American athlete for …

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Keynote speakers announced for Partnership’s Inclusion Summit

Tim Wise and David DeLong will be the keynote speakers for the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s 10th annual Inclusion Summit, scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 9. The theme of this year’s summit, to be held at the …

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A Closer Look: Rubén Vázquez

Rubén Vázquez is the United Way of Central Iowa’s first chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer and started the position last month. He has more than 20 years of experience in social justice, advocacy and …

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Multicultural reception scheduled for Oct. 13 at Sammons

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host a Multicultural Reception on Thursday, Oct. 13, at Sammons Financial Group in West Des Moines. The reception is designed to provide opportunities for people to develop new relationships with others …

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Iowa Total Care donates $10,000 to Easterseals Iowa

Easterseals Iowa has received a $10,000 donation from Iowa Total Care to fund its operations and programs throughout the state of Iowa. The donation will be used to support individuals with disabilities to live healthy, …

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WDMCS unveils new student-driven mural at Valley High School

West Des Moines Community Schools unveiled last week a new mural at Valley High School painted by artist Jill Wells and inspired by the Valley student group Refugee and Immigrant Student Embassy (RISE). The student …

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Vázquez named United Way of Central Iowa’s chief DEI officer

The United Way of Central Iowa has named its first chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer.

The organization announced today that Rubén Vázquez will join it in the newly created role starting Sept. 19. The position, part…
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Pew analysis: D.M. women under 30 make 87% of what male counterparts earn

Young women in the Des Moines metro area on average make 87% of what their male counterparts earn, according to new analysis by the Pew Research Center. Nationwide, women 30 and younger earn 93 cents for every …

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Jacquie Easley McGhee, Sharon Goldford headlining Women Helping Women event

Headlining this year’s Women Helping Women event will be Sharon Goldford and Jacquie Easley McGhee, the Des Moines Pastoral Center announced today. The event, which is in its 24th year, raises money for mental health …

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A conversation with the ‘Good Guys’ on how men can be successful allies for women in the workplace

In 2016, David G. Smith and W. Brad Johnson published their first book, “Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women.” A year later, the #MeToo movement dominated the headlines and Smith and Johnson …