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Author of 'Latino City' to speak at Eastern

Willimantic, CT (03/08/2018) — Llana Barber, author of "Latino City: Immigration and Crisis in Lawrence, Massachusetts, 1945-2000," will give a lecture on her novel at Eastern Connecticut State University on March 21. Barber's presentation takes place from 3-4:30 p.m. in Webb Hall, room 110. "Latino City" explores the transformation of Lawrence into New England's first Latinx-dominated city, and how it was revitalized from its poor economic state, though not without numerous obstacles faced by Puerto Ricans and Dominicans.

Written by Jordan Corey

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Eastern Connecticut State University is the state of Connecticut's public liberal arts university, serving more than 5,300 students annually at its Willimantic campus and satellite locations. In addition to attracting students from 163 of Connecticut's 169 towns, Eastern also draws students from 26 other states and 20 other countries. A residential campus offering 40 majors and 65 minors, Eastern offers students a strong liberal art foundation grounded in an array of applied learning opportunities. Ranked the 25th top public university in the North Region by U.S. News and World Report in its 2018 Best College ratings, Eastern has also been awarded 'Green Campus' status by the Princeton Review eight years in a row. For more information, visit www.easternct.edu.

It is the policy of Eastern Connecticut State University to ensure equal access to its events. If you are an individual with a disability and will need accommodations for this event, please contact the Office of University Relations at (860) 465-5735.

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