When should you use 'Hispanic' vs. 'Latino'? In the U.S., 'Hispanic' refers to Spanish-speaking origin, while 'Latino' refers to people from Latin America. Both terms have complex histories. ‘Hispanic’, coined by President Nixon, is criticized for its over-simplification that erases Indigenous and African identities. ‘Latino’, another term created in the U.S., also overlooks individual Latin American identities. If you identify as Latine and/or Hispanic, what’s your take? #latinoheritagemonth #h
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When should you use 'Hispanic' vs. 'Latino'? In the U.S., 'Hispanic' refers to Spanish-speaking origin, while 'Latino' refers to people from Latin America. Both terms have complex histories. ‘Hispanic’, coined by President Nixon, is criticized for its over-simplification that erases Indigenous and African identities. ‘Latino’, another term created in the U.S., also overlooks individual Latin American identities. If you identify as Latine and/or Hispanic, what’s your take? #latinoheritagemonth #h
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