Hispanics In Arkansas Face Language Problem
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
For Hispanic immigrants in Arkansas,
language is the biggest obstacle to success. That was the
conclusion of a panel of experts who met yesterday in Little Rock.
In a forum sponsored by the nonprofit Winrock International, they
looked at issues facing the state`s growing Hispanic community.
About 175 health, education, social services and work-force
training experts attended the event. The group said more agencies
should employee translators to help Hispanics access services.
The 2000 U.S. Census showed that more than nearly 90,000
Arkansans identified themselves as Hispanic.
