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New Roots/Nueva Raíces

Latino migrants have put down new roots in the United States South and opened up a distinct chapter in the long history of Latin American migration.
Visit New Roots here.

Community Planning

Construct/Construyendo

Since 2010, the statewide BIC initiative has partnered with seven cities and towns to create and implement action plans.
Learn about BIC here.

Language Access

Language Access Collaborative/La Colaborativa de Acceso Lingüístico

The Language Access Collaborative is an initiative that brings together teams of North Carolina local governments and community-based organizations to build bridges of communication. Learn about the Language Access Collaborative here.

Student Training

Connections/Conexiones

The LMP has fostered bi-national relationships with migrant families, secondary schools, and foundations in Latin America.
More on Training here.

The Spotlight

My Experience attending the NC Governor’s Advisory Council on Hispanic/Latino Affairs meeting
As part of her work with BIC, Communication Specialist Kassandra Ciriza- Monreal attended the first 2024 meeting of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Hispanic/Latino Affairs. She reflects on her experience attending the meeting, providing student insight for BIC’s work on immigrant integration, civic participation, and leadership.
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Communication Specialist Kassandra Ciriza-Monreal attending the first 2024 meeting of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Hispanic/Latino Affairs.
Communication Specialist Kassandra Ciriza-Monreal attending the first 2024 meeting of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Hispanic/Latino Affairs.

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