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Mexican communities began to work in steel mills, and many other people from Latin America moved to Indiana to find opportunities in agriculture. Hispanic pharmaceutical professionals began to work in Indianapolis as well, some at major companies such as Eli Lilly. oportunidad: opportunity
agricultura: agriculture
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More Mexican immigrant communities began to search for opportunity in Indianapolis, with many finding work in the railroad industry, and became renters on the east side of the city in attempts to locate somewhere that they could be supportive and united with other Hispanic immigrant communities of Indianapolis. comunidad: community
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“...the first formal Hispanic organization in the city, reflected this increasing activity among a small population of Mexican descent concentrated on the near eastside” (Encyclopedia of Indianapolis, 1994).
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The Hispanic community of Indianapolis dramatically grew, as many Cuban refugees relocated to the city. This signified a shift in the community in the city, as the population was noticeably increasing with an expansion of support and overall awareness. The Cuban Association was established to help the community adjust to the new environment. ciudad: city
población: population
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“In 1967 St. Mary’s Church in Center Township began offering Sunday Mass in Spanish, evidence of a growing Spanish-speaking community" (Encyclopedia of Indianapolis, 1994).
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Public services became more accessible to the Hispanic communities in Indianapolis, and the culture became more widely celebrated and recognized throughout. cultura: culture
servicio: service
celebrar: to celebrate -
"Fiesta Indianapolis, an annual community-wide event organized in 1981 by the Hispano-American Center featuring Hispanic food, music, dancing, singing, and other cultural activities, offered one of the few opportunities for this ethnically diverse and geographically dispersed community to interact" (Encyclopedia of Indianapolis, 1994).
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"The Greater Indianapolis Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1984 to assist Hispanic-owned businesses" (Encyclopedia of Indianapolis, 1994).
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"A need for communication within this emerging community was reflected in the development of radio and television programs aimed principally at a Hispanic audience, and in the establishment of a monthly newspaper, Estrella Hispana, in 1985" (Encyclopedia of Indianapolis, 1994).
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Hispanic communities in Indianapolis became more established and permanent while still growing. crecer: to grow
permanente: permanent
establecido/a: established -
“It's important to remember that creating a dynamic Spanish language collection takes commitment and time. Clearly, networking is part of this process, and creating partnerships with publishers will be no exception. Publishers Weekly reported in a 2005 article that Spanish language titles have increased by a third since the 2000 census” (Naylor Frey).
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The Latino population of Indianapolis became the fastest growing community, with a population growth over 40%. Organizations and public services throughout the city have become far more accessible, with advancements in education programs, workforces, healthcare, public support, etc. Latino-owned businesses have flourished in the city, making Hispanic culture more visible than ever before throughout Indianapolis. accesible: accessible
florecer: to flourish
hispano/a: Hispanic -
Despite more recognition, support, and accessibility, circumstances are far from perfect. The communities still face economic, educational, and healthcare challenges that organizations and the government throughout the city and state need to address. Also, these communities have been facing government threats and unjust detainment from ICE that has split up families, and generated fear in Hispanic populations not only in Indianapolis but all over the nation.