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Our community is strengthened when we understand one another.
The following are personal stories from local residents who are making a difference. The stories were collected and written by the Racial Justice Committee, but inspired by the amazing people we call our neighbors. Our community leaders are vast - share who has impacted you on our Contact page!
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Christmas Around the World
Hear from our community members about Christmas traditions from around the world!
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
Dec 20, 20211 min read
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Christmas Around the World - Spanish
Hear from our community members about Christmas traditions from around the world! Video in Spanish.
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
Dec 20, 20211 min read
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Diamond McGee Shares Her Experience as a Young Liberian
My name is Njeri Mungara. As a member of the racial justice committee, I was delighted to get a chance to interview Diamond McGee and...
Njeri Mungara
Jul 21, 20214 min read
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Alyssa Oltmanns is Owning Her Queer Experience - and Helping Others Do the Same
Education/Background: Pride month is a combination of events, celebrations, and symbols of solidarity with the LGBTQIA + community. At...
Daniel Salazar
Jun 30, 20217 min read
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Hannah Pautz - Future Leaders of Muscatine
Following up with our new “Future Leaders of Muscatine” series, today we wanted to focus the spotlight on a student that has shown drive,...
Claudia Artola
May 5, 20213 min read
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Lesly Garcia - Future Leaders of Muscatine
This piece is the beginning of our Future Leaders of Muscatine series, where we will highlight young Muscatine leaders who show...
Claudia Artola
Mar 14, 20213 min read
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Monica Hernandez and Jose Juarez - Monica's Taqueria
Monica's Taqueria is located at 506A Mulberry Avenue. The new restaurant is inspired by dreams, ambitions, and hard work. The owners are...
Daniel Salazar
Mar 14, 20214 min read
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Maritza Martinez - The Coffee Belt
“I hope that Muscatine knows that there is hope in life. We’re here for our community.” The Coffee Belt, located at 210 East 2nd Street,...
Destiny Williams
Mar 2, 20213 min read
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Jefferson Elementary School "Colors of the World"
Students at Jefferson Elementary School in Muscatine, Iowa have been working hard on "Colors of the World" portraits using the new...
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
Jan 20, 20211 min read
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Monica Garrido - Black Pearl Café
Monica Garrido, owner of the Black Pearl Café, creates a unique atmosphere for everyone at 413 E. 2nd Street. She has run this business...
Daniel Salazar
Dec 28, 20205 min read
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The People Behind the Name "Susan Clark Junior High School"
On September 9, 2019, the Muscatine Community School District Board voted to change West Middle School’s name to Susan Clark Junior High...
Meghan Custis
Dec 23, 20203 min read
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Cesar and Monica Garrido - Chicharo's Mexican Grill
Cesar and Monica Garrido are the proud owners of Chicharo's Mexican Grill, located in the Muscatine Mall at 1903 Park Avenue, Unit 6500....
Daniel Salazar
Dec 17, 20202 min read
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Duane "Big Cat" Williams - Big Cat's Café
Duane Williams, also known as ‘Big Cat’, opened Big Cat’s Café in October of this year. The café is on West Mississippi Drive, in the...
Destiny Williams
Dec 17, 20202 min read
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West Liberty High School Band Receives Racial Justice Grant
The West Liberty High School Band has served the community since its inception in 1938. The music program plans to use the grant to...
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
Dec 16, 20201 min read
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The Diversity Service Center of Iowa Receives Racial Justice Grant
The Diversity Service Center of Iowa was founded in 2001 by five Latino members of Muscatine that saw the need to assist families with...
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
Dec 16, 20201 min read
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Meet the Racial Justice Committee!
This website was built with the help of talented, dedicated youth. Read more to get to know the members of the Racial Justice Committee!...
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
Nov 11, 20202 min read
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Flickinger Learning Center Receives Racial Justice Grant
Flickinger Learning Center is an after-school program for at-risk children in Muscatine. Its purpose is to provide educational...
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
Nov 9, 20201 min read
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Aligned Impact Muscatine Receives Racial Justice Grant
Aligned Impact Muscatine works together to build a bright future for the county by bringing all sectors of the community together to...
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
Nov 9, 20201 min read
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