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Modern Nebraska The postwar years led to technological improvements in farm methods and machinery. Over the years Nebraska’s small farmers found it difficult, if not impossible, to keep up …
Mississippi historical overview Though the Spanish had a colonial presence in Mississippi, Latinos had little influence on Mississippi culture until the 1920s. Then, Mexican and Mexican American workers came …
New Jersey Latinos in the Labor Market The main attraction of New Jersey for this growing influx of Latinos has been economic opportunities, as the state has one of …
The West Side of St. Paul: The Ellis Island of Minnesota The west side of St. Paul is commonly considered the birthplace of Minnesota’s vibrant Latino community. Most Mexicans …
North Carolina historical overview When Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto arrived in what is now North Carolina, he was on a treasure hunt. He and his soldiers were in …
New York Latino Pioneers in the Nineteenth Century For over two centuries now, New York City has been both final destination and gateway for migrants and exiles from Latin …
New York Community Formation in the Twentieth Century During the twentieth century the state of New York’s Latino contingent became numerous as well as diverse in its origins and …
New York HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Size and Location In the year 2005, over 2 million of New York State’s 3 million Latinos were living in New York City. At the …