Strangers no longer : Latino belonging and faith in twentieth-century Wisconsin / Sergio M. Gonzalez.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

González, Sergio M., 1987- author.

Series:

Latinos in Chicago and Midwest Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hispanic Americans--Wisconsin--History--20th century.

Hispanic Americans.

Hispanic Americans--Wisconsin--Social conditions--20th century.

Hispanic Americans--Religion.

Hispanic Americans--Politics and government.

Immigrants--Religious life--Wisconsin.

Immigrants.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (327 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Urbana : University of Illinois Press, [2024]

Summary:

The book 'Strangers No Longer: Latino Belonging and Faith in Wisconsin' by Sergio M. González explores the history and experiences of the Latino community in Wisconsin. It highlights the role of hospitality in fostering belonging and faith across different Latino communities, including Mexican, Puerto Rican, and broader pan-Latino groups. The author documents the supportive efforts of faith-based organizations and social movements in facilitating Latino integration and solidarity. Through oral histories, González captures the voices and stories of individuals who have contributed to the rich cultural tapestry of the state. The book is intended for readers interested in Latino history, social movements, and the dynamics of immigration and integration in the Midwest. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction: Practicing Hospitality in Latino Wisconsin

1. Extending Hospitality: Mexican Milwaukee and the Mission Chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe

2. Contingent Hospitality: Migrant Ministries among Tejano Farmworkers

3. Assimilative Hospitality: Puerto Ricans as Milwaukee’s “Newest Strangers”

4. Institutionalizing Hospitality: “Spanish Speaking” Communities and Faith-Based Social Agencies

5. Hospitality and Self-Determination: Pan-Latino Social Movements and Faith Spaces

6. Radical Hospitality: Interfaith and Interracial Solidarity in the Sanctuary Movement

Epilogue: The Promise of Hospitality

Notes

Bibliography

Index

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Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9780252056727

0252056728

OCLC:

1425791367