More than two decades of a Latino population boom has given Durham, North Carolina, a Hispanic heritage to celebrate.
in 2000. Recognizing that immigrants were targeted for robberies because they carried cash or kept it in their homes, local community leaders, including Parra, formed the credit union.
“For many folks, you see tears, you see families, grandparents, moms, kids,” he said. “For many of our members, it’s the first time they graduate , so it’s a major accomplishment.” Higgins is practically giddy to respond in Spanish when asked about the city's Latinos. Having studied Spanish in Pittsburgh as a young man, he's been able to brush off an underused skill, he said.Higgins said. Translation: For me, it’s been a great pleasure to get to know the Latino community here in Durham.
Nelson Flores, one of several construction workers who provide Durham its most visible Latino presence downtown, said although he earns more in Durham, the cost of living has kept him from getting ahead since moving to the city from Waco, Texas in 2003. “I promised him that in one year I’d have the score up to 100 and I did it. In one year,” Hernandez said, wearing a proud smile.
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