Nicaraguans in Miami

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This paper explains that Nicaraguan community, which makes up the second largest immigrant population in Miami, is comprised of three distinct cultural groups--the Creole, the Miskito and the Pacific Coast--each with their own unique history, location and culture in Miami. The author points out that the culture of Nicaragua has helped change the face of Miami through their predominately Catholic religion with their colorful patron festivals, unique culinary style, staple food items such as chorizo and crafts and art style. The paper relates that the Cuban population, feeling sympathy for the Nicaraguans, employed the immigrants and fought to keep them in the country; nonetheless, the Nicaraguan continues to have difficulties with the local Caucasian population and the U.S. immigration authority especially in the area of gaining U.S. citizenship.

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"The first population of Nicaraguans in Miami was the Creoles. Comprised of mostly professionals, this small group came to study in the United States as early as the 1950's. Others in this group worked in the shipyards. While this group of nurses, teachers, accountants, and other professionals worked in the Miami area, their numbers were small. They adapted well into North American cultures, since American influence in their native Atlantic coast area of Nicaragua had been long standing, particularly through trade and missionary work. In Miami, the Creole population is generally concentrated around the Moravian Prince of Peace Church in Carol City, as well as scattered in small groups throughout the west and southwest."

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