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Growing Diversity

Thousands of newcomers have added their stamp to the city's culture, from the vibrant shops of Little Mexico to the hallways of WK...

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Life in a New Land

America may be the land of dreams, but reality hits hard when immigrants struggle to find jobs, housing, health care, education an...

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Cultural Crossroads

What does it mean to be American? The process of assimilation may take years for those who leave their homes for a better life....

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The Face of Change.

Refugees and immigrants have changed the face of Bowling Green, Ky., helping transform it from a sleepy, Southern college town to a small city teeming with diversity. According to U.S. Census data, the foreign-born population in Bowling Green has increased 17-fold since 1980, growing from 247 to an estimated 4,420 in 2005-2007. Here are some of their stories.


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