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‘Latino: The Changing Face of America’ screening, discussion is Sept. 8

Published on September 2, 2016

Latinos are one of the fastest growing populations in the United States and are currently the largest demographic in California, while in Iowa the Latino community in some counties has grown as much as 400% in the last 15 years. By 2035, Latinos will represent 35% of the U.S. population.

“Latino: The Changing Face of America” is a documentary film (58 minutes) that briefly explores the Latino experience and history in California, Texas, and Iowa. The film touches on issues of education access, migration and immigration status, generational status, and political implications of the demographic change. Iowa is known to be a New Destination site for Latinos, meaning Iowa has seen a very rapid growth in the Latino community. This film also documents the Latino experience in Ottumwa, Iowa, and how that town has worked to welcome the community and what this has meant economically and socially for this community.

A free screening and panel discussion will be held on Thursday, September 8, at 3:30 p.m. in the Callaghan Auditorium, College of Public Health Building. Director Roxanne Fria will be present at the screening. A reception will follow. Admission is free and open to the public.

Sponsored by the University of Iowa College of Public Health and the UI Latino Council

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the College of Public Health in advance at (319) 384-1500. This film has captioning available.