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'Here is my home for good,' says Alejandra Malfovan (center), with her children Salvador, Daisy, Johanna and Rosemary
(Photo: Brianna Murphy)
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As American culture becomes more diverse, people of Central or South American heritage have become a noticeable presence in Northeast Tennessee. By Brianna Murphy
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From left to right, Daniela Dau (Chile), David Dau (U.S.), Bob Schaal (U.S.), Humberto Collazo (Puerto Rico) at the club picnic at Boone Lake
(Photo: Courtsey of Humberto Collazo)
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Club Latinoamericano of Kingsport seeks to bring together the local Hispanic community while encouraging and displaying diverse aspects of Latin American culture. By Haylee Bragg
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Health Fair participants join in the dance
(Photo: Jaime Stanford)
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Eastman Chemical Co. is spicing up its group fitness program with Latin dance classes for employees. By Jaime Stanford
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Loida Velaquez
(Photo: Loida Velazquez)
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Knoxville resident Dr. Loida Velazquez, a long-time member of the East Tennessee Hispanic community, has been an observer as well as a participant in trends concerning Hispanics. By Meredith Mitchell
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Norma Avila calling with Skype
(Photo: Mimmi Tornberg)
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The time when one could feel the distance when calling somewhere far, far away is far, far gone. With Skype, a voice-over -Internet software, you not only get an instant answer but an instant movie image as well. By Mimmi Tornberg
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Charlie Chang, Qianwei Zhou, Marisol Hernandez and Maria Panozzo say the ESL program is a success
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The Kingsport City Schools ESL program is helping students excel not only in English, but in every aspect of their school life, too. By Emily Elliott
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Stafford shows the different types of tamales available in her store
(Photo: April K Young)
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When Karen Nava Stafford was 10 or 12 years old in Mexico City, she would watch her mother cooking in the kitchen and help her. She would visit her grandfather’s bakery, where he would get up at 4 a.m. to make the dough. By April Young
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Lucas, Mariana, Michael and Nico Knutzen
(Photo: Brianna Murphy)
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A Kingsport couple enrolled their son in a distance learning program in Argentina to help him learn to read and write in Spanish, and keep him in touch with their culture and country. By Brianna Murphy
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Volunteer Jimmy Graybeal explains the assignment to Kevin
(Photo: Corrina Jackson)
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Moving is never easy for a student. Moving to a place where few speak their language is harder. For some students in the Tri-Cities, this is an everyday challenge. By Corrina M. Jackson
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Cynthia (right) helps her parents Elisa and Jesus Chavez translate phone conversations after she comes home from school
(Photo: Brianna Murphy)
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Children who learn English before their parents translate for their parents in adult situations. By Brianna Murphy
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Elizabeth Wilkins demonstrates the correct techniques
(Photo: By Holly Blair)
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Dobyns-Bennett High School students have been excelling on the National Spanish Examination and aim to continue the tradition. By Holly Blair
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Gary Payne of Chattanooga enjoys his bike in his hometown, Kingsport
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Gary Payne is someone who took his bike out when he noticed gas prices were moving upwards. It’s not that he hadn’t used his bike before. He rediscovered it and hopes that he will stick to his new lifestyle even though gas prices have gone down. By Mimmi Tornberg
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Tennessee testing centers, like this one in Boones Creek, train workers to spot false documents
(Photo: Jonathan DeBerry)
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Undocumented immigrants are no longer issued driving certificates in the state of Tennessee, forcing many immigrants to forgo their former driving privileges. By Jonathan DeBerry
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Left to right: Victor Hernandez, Jose Sanchez, Santos Miguel and Juan Cruz with Jeff Aiken, center
(Photo: Elizabeth Trexler)
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Tobacco farming is hard work, many farmers need help with the harvesting process. Jeff Aiken, from Jonesborough, Tenn., uses H-2A workers from Mexico. By Elizabeth Trexler
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Neila Rodriguez talks with client Tomas Montejo in her downtown Johnson City office
(Photo: Jaime Stanford)
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Imagine you are in a country where they speak a language that you do not understand. Now imagine trying to find help in a busy hospital or clinic without having an effective means to communicate. By Jaime Stanford
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Puerto Rican students and their cities
(Photo: Map Created by Haylee Bragg)
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By Haylee Bragg
Puerto Rican college students speak out regarding their political relationship with the United States.
