Artist Beatriz Vasquez uses colorful cut paper and animated shadows to tell the tale of her family’s first Christmas in Indianapolis.
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See vibrant, musical celebrations for Our Lady of Guadalupe
Parishioners from St. Mary Catholic Church and Christ Church Cathedral honored the Mexican Virgin of Guadalupe on Dec. 11 with processions and mass downtown.
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Indianapolis churches prepare to host Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations
Plans for the holiday won’t change, though some leaders are addressing fears about ICE.
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This westside school teaches students to embrace their heritage
Here’s how Enlace Academy staff help their students find belonging.
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‘Éste es el país de tus hijos’: inmigrantes mexicanos a cruces de caminos
Formaron familias y una comunidad aquí, pero ahora algunos temen salir de sus hogares.
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‘This is your children’s country’: Mexican immigrants at a crossroads
They built families and a community here, but now some are too scared to leave their homes.
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Indianapolis has become an international city
But many immigrants here are under threat because of Trump’s anti-immigration policies.
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The festival of Our Lady of Guadalupe happens every year on Dec. 12
The Catholic celebration unites people from Mexico and of Mexican origin.
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Día de los Muertos: Celebrating the lives of those we’ve lost
MéCACI hosted a Day of the Dead celebration Nov. 1-3 at the Indiana Statehouse.
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Chili craze: Hoosiers used to kick back at chili parlors
As you get ready for the season’s chili cooking contests, learn the story of how the dish became an American mainstay.