Seeking better data on Hispanics, Census Bureau may change how it asks about race
Seeking better data on Hispanics, Census Bureau may change how it asks about race
*Why you should read this: Because U.S. Latino identity is a story that never ends. Because the U.S. Census count is too important to get it wrong, again. Because I […]
Coming To Terms With “Latinx”
*Why you should read this: Because Latino identity is complex enough without adding another option. Becasue this young Latina asks good questions about the Latinx choice. VL By Arianna Davis, […]
The Making of a Mexican-American Dream
*There are two pieces that I believe you should read today. I’ll be posting both of them and I’ll start with this one. It’s a 30 minute read, but it’s […]
‘Latinx is me’: How one letter links controversy, community
*Where do you fall on Latinx? I’m not a fan. I understand that people want a non-binary gender term that fits them. But I don’t think it’ll stick. Because if […]
America Is Obsessed With Identity. Thanks, Obama?
*This is going to be very interesting. Code Switch will be exploring what they call “The Obama Effect” on identity. The premise is that President Obama, instead of ushering an […]
Rubio, Cruz and the politics of Latino Authenticity
*This Rubio-Cruz “who-is-more-Hispanic” feud is the latest iteration of an old discussion. Falcon writes that the argument over the terms and over Latino-ness is “subject to a wide range of cultural […]
For Many Latinos, Race Is More Culture Than Color
*This is an old issue, but this article focuses, in part, on the political consequences of the answer. Political representation (voting districts) is divided by racial identification with the idea […]
‘Mestizo’ and ‘mulatto’: Mixed-race identities among U.S. Hispanics
*”Complicated” doesn’t begin to describe the nuanced self-identification of U.S. Latinos. Thirty four percent say they are of mixed race (mestizo, mulatto, given the choice), but some of them say […]
Latino Today, But What About Tomorrow?
*Interesting. Esther Cepeda takes us on the often trodden journey of Latino/Hispanic identity. But she adds some poll numbers for context, and pulls the conversation forward to future generations, to […]
Al Madrigal’s New Special ‘Half Like Me’ Is What Latinos Have Been Waiting For
*The headline may be a little over-hyped, but I’m still looking forward to the program. Humor is one of the best way’s to make a good point. VL By Ana […]
