A written record of the development of the Mexican community in Forks Washington. The high school student who wrote this research paper wanted to make the community aware of the accomplishments and traditions of her community in order to enable mutual understanding.more »
Privilege and Oppression
Mejicano, Chicano, Hispanic, Latino, a problem, oppressed, all of the above? Being a minority with an accent in the U.S. today means being accustomed to experiencing negativity almost every day. more »
Working Unwanted Jobs
Reporter Mike Dawson writes about shake bolt industry workers, also known as shake rats. This article is one in a series entitled 'Peninsula Hispanics: cultures at the crossroads' published by the Peninsula Daily News in 1993. more »
Hispanics Flock to Forks
Reporter Mike Dawson writes about
Latino immigrants on the Olympic Peninsula. This article is one in a series entitled 'Peninsula Hispanics: cultures at the crossroads' published by the Peninsula Daily News in 1993. more »
Big Crimes Rare
Reporter Mike Dawson writes about how the costs of interpretation services have affected the criminal justice system on the Peninsula. This article is one in a series entitled 'Peninsula Hispanics: cultures at the crossroads' published by the Peninsula Daily News in 1993. more »
Bilingual Demands on Increase
Reporter Dean Mosiman writes about how the Quillayute Valley school district is handling the influx of Spanish speaking students. This article is one in a series entitled 'Peninsula Hispanics: cultures at the crossroads' published by the Peninsula Daily News in 1993. more »
