The social, political and economic well-being, along with the incorporation of Latino populations, are among the major challenges facing the Midwest and the nation. e challenge of incorporating these populations has many dimensions and levels that cannot be ignored as we con- sider the nation’s future. is special issue will consist of a collection of rigorous, peer-reviewed research manuscripts that collectively examine the status, contexts, coping strategies, and challenges facing Latino communities in the Midwest, and the many ways in which their presence has impacted the region—culturally, economically, educationally, and politically.
Dia?logo invites original research articles, historical and case studies, ethnographies, as well as commentary, interviews, and lm and book reviews focusing on key dimensions of Latinas and Latinos in Midwestern communities.
Suggested topics might include, but are not limited to:
Receiving Communities (in late 19th, early 20th century); Early agricultural presence and contributions; Immigration and DACA; Livelihood strategies; Health and mental health issues; Civic engagement; Education and issues of access; Aging populations; Latina in the Midwest (demographic and leadership roles); LGBTQ issues in the Midwest; Latinos in the suburbs; Remaking the metropolis; Environmental justice; Working conditions of farmworkers in the U.S. Bread Basket; and Latinos in politics and law.
All submissions will be peer-reviewed and must follow the submission guidelines set forth by Dia?logo, at: http://go.depaul.edu/dialogo. We seek research articles and essays (6,000-8,000 words), re ections on the state of the eld (3,000 words), interviews (4,000 words), and book and lm reviews (1,200 words) in English or Spanish.
For questions on this special theme, please contact Guest Editors: jsamorai@msu.edu.
For general questions or questions on submissions, please contact Editor, Elizabeth C. Marti?nez: emarti71@depaul.edu, or Assistant Editor, Cristina Rodri?guez: crodrig6@depaul.edu.