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Immigration reshapes Lawrence work and life
The trend of migrant Hispanics transforming Lawrence touches every area from kitchens to rooftops. Douglas County Hispanic growth outpaced the county’s overall rise, with many arriving from Latin America, some with visas. Local advocacy groups including the Latino Community Coalition and Migrant Worker Solidarity of Lawrence provide guidance. In business, Hispanic workers comprise up to 40 percent at McDonald’s. Community members like Carlos Fraga share how integration strengthens the city, while employers seek migrant labor from local media and newspapers.
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Mexico
United States
Lawrence
Douglas County
Kansas University
Latino Community Coalition
Lydia Leon
Maine Street
Suite B
Iteon
Apoyo Trabajador de
Migrant Worker Solidarity of
Apoyotrabajador
Sunflower.com
McDonald’s
Shelley Bock
Carlos Fraga
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Fraga
Kitty Dong
Jin Shan Buffet
23Rd and
Harper Streets
David Reynolds