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Colonial Mississippi Even though the Spanish were the first to explore Mississippi in the 1500s, France first claimed and settled the area. Battles for control amongst France, Spain, and …
New York The Making of the Dominican Community The history of Puerto Ricans and their experiences with the economy, politics, cultures, and institutions of New York City contributed to …
New Jersey Latino Life in New Jersey Many of the Latino migrants in New Jersey came as families, and some formed families here. This core unit was an important …
Minnesota Latinos in the Rural Sector Although Latinos have always had a presence in rural Minnesota, it is only in the past two decades that they have filled positions …
Nevada The Latino Harbinger of Gaming and Tourism Mexican-born Bony Aguilar was a Nevada pioneer in every sense of the word. He was one of several Latino prospectors who …
The 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) facilitated the legal movement of Mexicans to the United States and gave legal status to many who had arrived illegally. However, …
Nevada The Politicization of the Latino The Chicano/a movement of the 1960s enhanced the sociopolitical awareness of Mexican Americans nationwide.1 As a result, in many communities across the United …
New Jersey The First Waves The beginning of a greater movement of Latinos to New Jersey took place during World War II. With so many workers in the armed …