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The history of Latinos in Michigan is one of cultural diversity, institutional formation, and an ongoing search for leadership in the midst of unique, often intractable circumstances. Latinos have shared a vision of the American Dream--made all the more difficult by the contemporary challenge of cultural assimilation. The complexity of their local struggles, moreover, reflects far-reaching developments on the national stage, and suggests the outlines of a common identity. While facing adversity as rural and urban immigrants, exiles, and citizens, Latinos have contributed culturally, economically, and socially to many important developments in Michigan's history.
Contents
Contents
Introduction
Tejanos, Mexican Immigrants, and Mexican American Communities
Pioneers of Latino Catholicism
Community Redevelopment in Southwest Detroit
Puerto Ricans, Cubans, and Other Latinos
Rise of Rural and Urban Activism
The UFW, La Lucha, and Michigan
Regional Migration and the Metropolis
Contemporary Ethnicity and Leadership
Latino Music and Culture
Notes
For Further Reference
Index
