The Center for Latino Studies at Queens University of Charlotte began because of the belief that the "hispanization" of the American South and the southern Piedmont in particular is one of the South's and one of the United States' most compelling stories. The "hispanization" of the South has already dramatically changed the region's workforce, economy, culture, politics and everyday life. In North Carolina, vibrant Latino neighborhoods are now part of the state's major cities; Spanish-language newspapers, advertisements, radio, and television stations can be found across the state. Hispanic businesses are flourishing.

Mission:
The Center for Latino Studies at Queens University of Charlotte supports multidisciplinary and multifaceted projects with the common mission of promoting understanding of the Latino experience in the southeastern United States. The Center creates an intellectual and physical space in which scholars, local leaders, students and the wider community can engage in research, cultural exploration, and dialogue about what the "Hispanization" of the southeastern United States and especially North Carolina's Piedmont region means for our communities and future.

Contact:

Dr. Michele Shaul,
Center for Latino Studies

shaulm@queens.edu