Indiana University press:
"Until recently, central Indiana has not truly reflected the sheer diversity of races, religions, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds of the rest of the world. In recent decades and especially in the first years of the 21st century, however,
cities, towns, and rural areas of the central portion of the Hoosier state have welcomed an increasing number of new residents who constitute a surprisingly broad and diverse cross section of world citizens.
To capture and celebrate these changes, New Faces at the Crossroads features portraits of 30 recent newcomers from around the world by award-winning photographer Jeffrey A. Wolin, accompanied by stories of why they came to the area and their perspectives on living there. Together with John Sherman's text describing changes and additions to the region's population, these striking photographs show that central Indiana is no longer just the Crossroads of America: It is the crossroads of the world."
There are 39,386 foreign-born individuals in Marion County,
a 63% increase from 1990. (Source: 2000 U.S. Census)
Watch The Weekly Special's interview with Jeffrey Wolin.
The number of foreign languages spoken in the homes of English language learners new to Indiana totals 231, up from 178 in 1993. (Source: Indiana Department of Education).
A decade ago, Sherman writes, immigrants generally settled in a half-dozen coastal, “gateway” states. However, in the past several years the pattern has shifted. First, immigrants began coming through a gateway state to get elsewhere in the country. Then, they bypassed the gateways to come directly to places like Central Indiana, which, for many of them, is the perfect blend of big city advantages with smaller town conveniences.
"Until recently, central Indiana has not truly reflected the sheer diversity of races, religions, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds of the rest of the world. In recent decades and especially in the first years of the 21st century, however,
cities, towns, and rural areas of the central portion of the Hoosier state have welcomed an increasing number of new residents who constitute a surprisingly broad and diverse cross section of world citizens.To capture and celebrate these changes, New Faces at the Crossroads features portraits of 30 recent newcomers from around the world by award-winning photographer Jeffrey A. Wolin, accompanied by stories of why they came to the area and their perspectives on living there. Together with John Sherman's text describing changes and additions to the region's population, these striking photographs show that central Indiana is no longer just the Crossroads of America: It is the crossroads of the world."
There are 39,386 foreign-born individuals in Marion County,
a 63% increase from 1990. (Source: 2000 U.S. Census)
Watch The Weekly Special's interview with Jeffrey Wolin.
"I had heard Indiana was not one of the more friendly states that
were open to foreigners . . . but my experience has been the total opposite.
Everywhere you go, as long as you are genuine with who you are . . .
people are willing to open up the doors of opportunity for you without
looking at what your cultural background is. It's really one of the
things I love about this state." —Olawalle Mafolasire, from Ibadan, Nigeria
were open to foreigners . . . but my experience has been the total opposite.
Everywhere you go, as long as you are genuine with who you are . . .
people are willing to open up the doors of opportunity for you without
looking at what your cultural background is. It's really one of the
things I love about this state." —Olawalle Mafolasire, from Ibadan, Nigeria
The number of foreign languages spoken in the homes of English language learners new to Indiana totals 231, up from 178 in 1993. (Source: Indiana Department of Education).
A decade ago, Sherman writes, immigrants generally settled in a half-dozen coastal, “gateway” states. However, in the past several years the pattern has shifted. First, immigrants began coming through a gateway state to get elsewhere in the country. Then, they bypassed the gateways to come directly to places like Central Indiana, which, for many of them, is the perfect blend of big city advantages with smaller town conveniences.
The International Center of Indianapolis's mission is to advance globalization in Indiana.
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