The Difference Between Hispanic and Latino

The Difference Between Hispanic and Latino

By Nicki Lisa Cole, Ph.D.—June 30, 2019 Hispanic and Latino are often used interchangeably though they actually mean two different things. Hispanic refers to people who speak Spanish or are descended from Spanish-speaking populations, while Latino refers to people who...
What Does “Latinx” Mean, Exactly?

What Does “Latinx” Mean, Exactly?

By Irina Gonzalez—June 19, 2019 Growing up, I was always confused by school forms which required me to check off a box for my race and ethnicity. I had purely identified as Cuban since my father was born in Havana, so words like “Hispanic” made no sense to...

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