Hoosiers Celebrate Inaugural Indiana Latino Expo
Indy's Latino Population Growing Quickly, Event Organizers Say
Posted: 06/23/2012
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Organizers of the Inaugural Indiana Latino Expo said the event exceeded their expectations as thousands of people gathered at the Indiana State Fairgrounds to take part in the cultural displays and concerts.Indiana Latino Expo President Charlie Garcia said Indianas Latino population is growing quickly and the event was a great way to celebrate diversity among Hoosiers."We want to make sure that the community of Indianapolis understands that Latinos live in Indianapolis and this is their home. This is where they stay. This is where they grow. And this is where our children are going to continue to be raised, Garcia said.Consulates were available at the expo from Uruguay, El Salvador, Mexico, Guatemala, Peru and Ecuador to work with some Latinos who needed immigration assistance.
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