Changing Faces: The History of Latinos in Northfield

Nosotros somos Northfield tambien
We are Northfield too
--Northfield Latino Community

The Introduction to Latino Studies class at Carleton College, presents a portrait of The Changing Face of Latinos in Northfield. The exhibit includes a look at the past, present and future place of Latinos within the community. El pasado shows glimpses of where people are from, accenting the states of Veracruz and Puebla in Mexico from which many Northfield residents came. Among other things, it touches on different economic and social reasons Latinos have settled here and the creation of Spanish Mass at St. Dominick’s Church. El presente attempts to capture the diverse Latino population in Northfield today. This section includes pictures, quotes, demographics and stories from community members. It also provides an overview of several programs in the school and community offered for Latinos. El Futuro focuses on the Latino youth of Northfield and their goals. Artwork, photos and quotes display the direction and aspirations of their future and in turn, the future of Northfield.

The display can be seen in the Bank Windows along Division St. I strongly encourage everyone to come on down and take a look at this amazing display. There will be a reception February 23 at 7:00 p.m. and everyone is welcome. Some students from the class will be giving a presentation on what they learned from this experience and they will also share some information they could not fit in the display. Refreshments will be served during the presentation, so everyone come on down and be a part of history!