Bob Menendez

Latino patriots have served and fought in every war. They are artists, dancers, singers, poets and journalists, teachers and scientists. More and more Latinos are becoming entrepreneurs and businesspeople, contributing to the wealth and economic well-being of the nation.

American Politician

Barack Obama

There is not a liberal America and a conservative America - there is the United States of America. There is not a black America and a white America and latino America and asian America - there's the United States of America.

American President

Jimmy Smits

Latino people have come up to me and said they were motivated to become a lawyer because they saw me play one on TV - and you can't discount how great it is when they tell me I was the first.

American Actor

Used to express a connection to cultural traditions and heritage from Latin America.

Cultural Identity

Latino includes diverse nationalities, so it's not specific to one country.

Broad Term

Latino refers to people of all genders, despite ending in an 'o'.

Gender Inclusive

Latino as an adjective conveys a variety of cultural expressions and traditions.

Cultural Richness

While Spanish influences are present, Latino refers more broadly to Latin America.

Not Spanish

Highlights common historical backgrounds among Latin American countries.

Shared History

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Recruiting Women for...

 a school for black and latino students, the two groups most affected by this history. The same two groups are very affected by a more recent phenomenon, but let me digress. I've been collecting wooden African figures from tourist shops and flea markets around the world.