Latino Immigration in Tennessee

During the 1990's, the Latino population in Tennessee grew by 278 percent. Other Southeastern states saw similar increases. That represents an important shift in immigration patterns. Over the next two days, researchers and professionals will gather at the University of Tennessee to discuss the ways in which that immigration shift affects the state's culture and economy. John Shefner is the head of U-T's Global Studies Program and one of the conference's organizers. He tells WUOT's Chrissy Keuper that the conference will address a variety of issues...

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