We feel stronger than ever in our mission to invite Iowans to participate in cultural traditions - growing APPRECIATION for the diversity around us and ELEVATING the quality of life for all.
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My first experience in small-town Iowa with someone from another culture was in 2005 with my kindergarten teacher from Japan. Now I'm giving such "firsts" to students across Iowa. They too should have the opportunity to grow up skill and grace for working with anyone around the world.
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When Francis arrived in a brightly patterned dashiki and kufi cap, the students were unsure of what to expect. But one by one, as he invited students to interact with him as if they were family - or in some cases, Sudanese royalty - students became eager to volunteer.
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When it came to opening up Kathmandu Restaurant, Mohan Sitoula and Thakur Neupane did it themselves – with their community.
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Tito's Lounge, a sleek sports bar in Urbandale Iowa, serves a mix of traditional Bosnian, Mediterranean, and American food.
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Vietnam Cafe is a bright, yellow-walled restaurant owned by Brenda Tran, located in the food court at Merle Hay Mall.
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Bob Goldberg, the Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines, shares his wisdom and what people should know on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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When you donate as an Angel Sponsor, 100% of your gift will cover the portion of programs that schools aren't able to fund.
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Iowa teachers grapple with new law in Iowa (HF802) that bans teaching students to analyze US history on issues of race and sex. Catherine Mein, the President of the Iowa Council for Social Studies, explains why the law is troubling.
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Are we prioritizing the respect and dignity of some students over others?
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Our methods may seem both simple and "nice" to have, but our process is researched-based and proven to be effective.
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CultureALL Board President Paul Brown explains how international travel has given him a more diverse perspective. But this is a privilege that most Iowans can't afford.
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CultureALL seeks an equity and inclusion-minded sales/business development person to promote Japanese cultural programs beyond the Greater Des Moines region.
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You want to create more equitable opportunities but you don’t have a vision for how to do it. Here are 5 things you can do now to get started.
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We have reasons to be idealistic about inclusion in school.
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Why do some people refer to COVID-19 as the China virus? During stressful times, people tend to split the world into “us” and “them”, treating one preferred group with greater kindness while behaving badly toward a different group.
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Why does it matter if students have access to high-quality cultural education?
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