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Presentan informe sobre la comunidad latina en Delaware
Video GEORGETOWN, Del.-Según el estudio la comunidad latina de Sussex supera las 20,000 personas. Los latinos contribuyen anualmente con más de $ 50 millones en ingresos fiscales a Delaware. El estudio también explica que hay más de 800 negocios con propietarios latinos en el condado y que los hispanos están comprando casas, manteniendo trabajos y asistiendo […]
Report outlines contributions, challenges of Latino community
Ronaldo Tello, president of the Hispanic American Association of Delaware, says, “We underestimate immigrants because we think they come with a low level of education, but then we realize they can do so much. We need to take account for that asset, too. How smart they are and how much they can bring.” SAGE KELLEY […]
Perspectives on the Latino Population in Sussex County
The Delaware Community Foundation commissioned a study of the Hispanic community in Sussex County This study was conducted by Dr. April Veness and Dr. Jennifer Fuqua, both faculty at the University of Delaware. The study was made possible by a grant from CFLeads to the Delaware Community Foundation. The study was completed in collaboration with […]
Viewpoint: Strong Latino communities are building new opportunities in Sussex County
A community is strongest when all its people have the opportunity to thrive – and businesses thrive when they fully tap the market as it evolves. In Delaware, an exciting segment of our community – the Latino population of Sussex County – has been growing stronger over the past 30 years. This growth, which is […]