Latinos in NC are meeting to discuss solutions to some problems in their community. Their theme is `Where do we go from here?" - - Donna Poisl
McClatchy Nwes Service
CHARLOTTE -- Saying too much focus is placed on illegal immigration, Latinos from across the state are gathering in Charlotte to talk about their positive contributions and power as a unified community.
The 14th annual Foro Latino kicked off Friday with more than 350 people signed up for workshops on jobs, health care and immigrant rights.
``We're all here for a reason -- change,'' said Monserrat Alvarez, a 16-year-old youth leader from Raleigh.
Voicing the feelings of many Latinos across the state, Alvarez said the community feels victimized by opposition groups who call for greater enforcement of immigration laws. Some N.C. residents express concern about Latino immigrants in the country illegally taking jobs and straining schools and hospitals. Many Latino immigrants live in fear of their families being separated.
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Monday, March 16, 2009
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