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Latino

Struggling to afford gifts this holiday season? Pick some up for free at Plaza Mariachi

By Samantha Max

December 20, 2021

A nonprofit that supports the local Latino community is doling out presents to those in need at their annual toy giveaway Tuesday afternoon.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Christmas, holiday season, Latino, Plaza Mariachi

As Nashville’s Latino population grows, so do the efforts to boost representation on college campuses

By Damon Mitchell

November 16, 2021

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In the past five years, Belmont University has grown its Latino population from under 400 to over 600 students. This fall, nearly 10% of Lipscomb’s undergraduate students identify as Latino.

Filed Under: Education, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: Belmont University, Education, Higher Education, Latino, Lipscomb University, undocumented students

First draft of new council districts reveal Black Nashvillians are struggling to hold onto power

By Ambriehl Crutchfield

October 18, 2021

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The first draft of Nashville‘s new council and school board district maps reveal a stark image of displacement. White people now make up the majority of the city’s core, while Black people have butter fingers on places they used to have a strong hold on.

Filed Under: Politics, Race & Equity, WPLN News Tagged With: Growth, Latino, Sekou Franklin, Southeast, Tanaka Vercher

Nashville’s Latino population is growing, but that’s not reflected on Metro boards

By Ambriehl Crutchfield

October 14, 2021

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Nashville’s Latino population is the only ethnic group that significantly lags in representation on the city’s boards and commissions.

Filed Under: Metro, Politics, Race & Equity Tagged With: diversity, Jim Shulman, John Cooper, Latino, Metro Government

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