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Sofia DeMartino
Sofia DeMartino strives to open dialogues that serve as a catalyst for change, inspiring readers to question the status quo, challenge their own beliefs, and seek greater understanding for collective growth.
Sofia’s lived experience and love for empowering others have led her to spend over a decade working in social services. Her work in this field has shaped her worldview, fostering a profound interest in the transformative power of human connection and the evolution of identity.
Latest Articles by Sofia DeMartino
Staff Columnists Feb. 2, 2025 10:25 am314d ago
Leslie Carpenter’s story is not just personal — it’s a warning sign of a mental health system in Iowa that …
Staff Columnists Jan. 12, 2025 5:00 am336d ago
On the ride to Union Station, we quizzed her. “He was the 39th president. He was a peanut farmer. He …
Staff Columnists Dec. 22, 2024 5:00 am357d ago
She came to me in a dream. It has been twenty years since her passing; I didn’t expect to find …
Staff Columnists Dec. 1, 2024 6:34 am377d ago
In the four years I have served as an editorial fellow for The Gazette, I have submitted column after column …
Staff Columnists Nov. 3, 2024 5:00 am406d ago
Over the past few months, I have been asked several times what it is like to be a Black woman from Iowa during this particular election cycle
Staff Columnists Oct. 6, 2024 5:00 am434d ago
Early this year, I made a phone call to invite several women to breakfast at Oscar’s in Hiawatha. This group …
Staff Columnists Sep. 22, 2024 5:00 am448d ago
More must be done in Iowa to protect vulnerable people
Staff Columnists Aug. 25, 2024 5:00 am476d ago
People from all over the world are watching the U.S. election
Staff Columnists Jul. 28, 2024 5:00 am504d ago
Mike Barnhart has held the title of president and CEO of Horizons since 2019
Staff Columnists Jul. 7, 2024 5:00 am525d ago
Hi friends. It’s been a rough decade, right? I’m talking to those of you who have been prioritizing your mental …
Staff Columnists Jun. 10, 2024 8:37 am551d ago
LaNisha Cassell leads the African American Museum of Iowa, which has become a community hub in Cedar Rapids
Staff Columnists May. 12, 2024 5:00 am581d ago
What is the most important lesson your mother has ever taught you?
Staff Columnists May. 5, 2024 5:00 am588d ago
Iowa lawmakers passed one of the broadest DEI bans in the country.
Staff Columnists Apr. 7, 2024 5:00 am616d ago
It is snowing when I meet arts entrepreneur Briana Thompson at The Spot, a local Black owned business in Dubuque. …
Staff Columnists Mar. 17, 2024 12:54 pm636d ago
From a young age, Dr. Tamara Marcus wanted nothing more than to leave Cedar Rapids in her rear view mirror. …


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