The Hispanic presence in the majors is deep, wide and intriguing.

Beyond the Hispanic presence, other issues simmer close to the surface.

The city has witnessed a development of a Hispanic (especially Mexican) cultural presence since its settlement as a city in 1769.

In the last 10 years alone, the Hispanic presence in the city has grown by 400,000 - the population of Atlanta.

The interesting question is whether all this constitutes something so unusual that the Hispanic presence could someday make a significant difference in the dominant culture.

Others in the black community have voiced similar sentiments about the burgeoning Hispanic presence.

On one wall are three soccer medals her daughters won in the league the county set up because of the Hispanic presence.

"It's flying off the shelves in markets where there is no major Hispanic presence."

Newark is a predominantly black city, with a small but significant white population, a large Portuguese community and a growing Hispanic presence.

People passing through downtown see the Hispanic presence and think, 'Oh, God.'