Carolina del Norte is a large-scale media project of the UNC School of Journalism and Mass Communication that focuses on the implications of a growing Latino population in North Carolina.

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Changing demographics is a topic of much discussion in North Carolina and the rest of the U.S. It is a complex issue that requires detailed information and understanding, and the school is well-positioned with resources and expertise to take on this issue that many professional journalists struggle to cover adequately.

The school-wide project is a valuable learning experience for students and faculty, and the project includes meaningful outreach as a public service to the state.

In some cases, names or identities of subjects have been withheld to honor requests for anonymity.