HISPANICS - Revision history

Randylyon at 17:09, 1 October 2024

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	Fear of their children losing their cultural identify inhibits some adults from taking advantage of opportunities to assimilate. Surrounded by English-speaking classmates, children find learning to speak English much easier. When asked questions at home in Spanish, replies may come back to the parents in English. Not unexpectedly given guidelines on what is taught for how many minutes daily, the opportunity of Spanish-speaking students helping their English-speaking classmates to learn a second language was rarely utilized. It also came as a surprise when a teacher during parent-teacher conferences would encourage parents to continue frequent use of their native language at home to keep their children multi-lingual with the eventual positive business and social advantages open for them. (5)		Fear of their children losing their cultural identify inhibits some adults from taking advantage of opportunities to assimilate. Surrounded by English-speaking classmates, children find learning to speak English much easier. When asked questions at home in Spanish, replies may come back to the parents in English. Not unexpectedly given guidelines on what is taught for how many minutes daily, the opportunity of Spanish-speaking students helping their English-speaking classmates to learn a second language was rarely utilized. It also came as a surprise when a teacher during parent-teacher conferences would encourage parents to continue frequent use of their native language at home to keep their children multi-lingual with the eventual positive business and social advantages open for them. (5)

	In 2021 Yara Lopez organized the inaugural ~~Latinx Fiesta~~ featuring dance performances, food, and producers from local Latino-owned businesses. Opportunities were also available through the [[PRESENTATION LANTERN CENTER]], [[MULTICULTURAL FAMILY CENTER]] and Latino Empowerment and Development (LEAD). Services in Spanish were made available at [[ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH]]. An Hispanic ministry called Nueva Vista: Iglesia Hispana led by Diego Chuyma was begun in July, 2022 at [[GRANDVIEW AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]]. The [[CARNEGIE-STOUT PUBLIC LIBRARY]] began at the same time a bilingual storytime program called "Pequeños Cuentos." (6)		In 2021 Yara Lopez organized the inaugural [[LATINX FIESTA]] featuring dance performances, food, and producers from local Latino-owned businesses. Opportunities were also available through the [[PRESENTATION LANTERN CENTER]], [[MULTICULTURAL FAMILY CENTER]] and Latino Empowerment and Development (LEAD). Services in Spanish were made available at [[ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH]]. An Hispanic ministry called Nueva Vista: Iglesia Hispana led by Diego Chuyma was begun in July, 2022 at [[GRANDVIEW AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]]. The [[CARNEGIE-STOUT PUBLIC LIBRARY]] began at the same time a bilingual storytime program called "Pequeños Cuentos." (6)

Randylyon at 16:10, 28 July 2022

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	Fear of their children losing their cultural identify inhibits some adults from taking advantage of opportunities to assimilate. Surrounded by English-speaking classmates, children find learning to speak English much easier. When asked questions at home in Spanish, replies may come back to the parents in English. Not unexpectedly given guidelines on what is taught for how many minutes daily, the opportunity of Spanish-speaking students helping their English-speaking classmates to learn a second language was rarely utilized. It also came as a surprise when a teacher during parent-teacher conferences would encourage parents to continue frequent use of their native language at home to keep their children multi-lingual with the eventual positive business and social advantages open for them. (5)		Fear of their children losing their cultural identify inhibits some adults from taking advantage of opportunities to assimilate. Surrounded by English-speaking classmates, children find learning to speak English much easier. When asked questions at home in Spanish, replies may come back to the parents in English. Not unexpectedly given guidelines on what is taught for how many minutes daily, the opportunity of Spanish-speaking students helping their English-speaking classmates to learn a second language was rarely utilized. It also came as a surprise when a teacher during parent-teacher conferences would encourage parents to continue frequent use of their native language at home to keep their children multi-lingual with the eventual positive business and social advantages open for them. (5)

	In 2021 Yara Lopez organized the inaugural Latinx Fiesta featuring dance performances, food, and producers from local Latino-owned businesses. Opportunities were also available through the [[PRESENTATION LANTERN CENTER]], [[MULTICULTURAL FAMILY CENTER]] and Latino Empowerment and Development (LEAD). Services in Spanish were made available at [[ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH]]. An Hispanic ministry called Nueva Vista: Iglesia Hispana led by Diego Chuyma was begun in July, 2022 at [[GRANDVIEW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]]. The [[CARNEGIE-STOUT PUBLIC LIBRARY]] began at the same time a bilingual storytime program called "Pequeños Cuentos." (6)		In 2021 Yara Lopez organized the inaugural Latinx Fiesta featuring dance performances, food, and producers from local Latino-owned businesses. Opportunities were also available through the [[PRESENTATION LANTERN CENTER]], [[MULTICULTURAL FAMILY CENTER]] and Latino Empowerment and Development (LEAD). Services in Spanish were made available at [[ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH]]. An Hispanic ministry called Nueva Vista: Iglesia Hispana led by Diego Chuyma was begun in July, 2022 at [[GRANDVIEW AVENUE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]]. The [[CARNEGIE-STOUT PUBLIC LIBRARY]] began at the same time a bilingual storytime program called "Pequeños Cuentos." (6)

Randylyon at 16:09, 28 July 2022

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 HISPANICS. The 2000 Census indicated that Dubuque had 1,055 Hispanics living in the city. This was more than twice the number recorded in 1990. Members of the Hispanic community, however, believe the number reported was low.  They claimed that many Hispanics were in the United States illegally and had not answered the census because of fear of deportation.
-Hispanics came to Iowa to work in the meatpacking industry as well as nurseries, hotels, restaurants and factories. With raids on employers and hundreds of undocumented workers being arrested or detained, the actual number of Hispanics remains difficult to know.  Residents often complained that the undocumented workers took jobs that could be filled by United States citizens. They also argued that the workers placed strains on the education and health care systems without paying taxes. Supporters of the workers pointed out that these people often do pay Social Security taxes without collecting payments.
+Many Hispanics came to Iowa to work in the meatpacking industry as well as nurseries, hotels, restaurants and factories. With raids on employers and hundreds of undocumented workers being arrested or detained, the actual number of Hispanics remains difficult to know.  Residents often complained that the undocumented workers took jobs that could be filled by United States citizens. They also argued that the workers placed strains on the education and health care systems without paying taxes. Supporters of the workers pointed out that these people often do pay Social Security taxes without collecting payments.
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Randylyon at 03:37, 4 March 2010

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	HISPANICS. The 2000 Census indicated that Dubuque had 1,055 Hispanics living in the city. This was more than twice the number recorded in 1990. Members of the Hispanic community, however, believe the number reported was low. They claimed that many Hispanics were in the United States illegally and had not answered the census because of fear of deportation.		HISPANICS. The 2000 Census indicated that Dubuque had 1,055 Hispanics living in the city. This was more than twice the number recorded in 1990. Members of the Hispanic community, however, believe the number reported was low. They claimed that many Hispanics were in the United States illegally and had not answered the census because of fear of deportation.

	Hispanics came to Iowa to work in the meatpacking industry as well as nurseries, hotels, restaurants and factories. With raids on employers and hundreds of undocumented workers being arrested or detained, the actual number of Hispanics remains difficult to know. ~~White residents~~ often ~~complain~~ that the undocumented workers ~~take~~ jobs that could be filled by United States citizens. They also ~~argue~~ that the workers ~~place~~ strains on the education and health care systems without paying taxes. Supporters of the workers ~~point~~ out that these people often do pay Social Security taxes without collecting payments.		Hispanics came to Iowa to work in the meatpacking industry as well as nurseries, hotels, restaurants and factories. With raids on employers and hundreds of undocumented workers being arrested or detained, the actual number of Hispanics remains difficult to know. Residents often complained that the undocumented workers took jobs that could be filled by United States citizens. They also argued that the workers placed strains on the education and health care systems without paying taxes. Supporters of the workers pointed out that these people often do pay Social Security taxes without collecting payments.

	[[Category: Hispanics]]		[[Category: Hispanics]]

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HISPANICS. The 2000 Census indicated that Dubuque had 1,055 Hispanics living in the city. This was more than twice the number recorded in 1990. Members of the Hispanic community, however, believe the number reported was low. They claimed that many Hispanics were in the United States illegally and had not answered the census because of fear of deportation.

Hispanics came to Iowa to work in the meatpacking industry as well as nurseries, hotels, restaurants and factories. With raids on employers and hundreds of undocumented workers being arrested or detained, the actual number of Hispanics remains difficult to know. White residents often complain that the undocumented workers take jobs that could be filled by United States citizens. They also argue that the workers place strains on the education and health care systems without paying taxes. Supporters of the workers point out that these people often do pay Social Security taxes without collecting payments.

[[Category: Hispanics]]