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The English word Latino (Latina is the feminine form) derives from the Spanish word latinoamericano *(the Portuguese word is latino-americano) and most often refers to inhabitants of Latin America, and their descendents living outside of Latin America. Its usual connotation is Ibero-American or Spanish American; Francophone Canadians are not normally referred to as Latino, even though they speak a Romance language.
The concept of "Latin America" was coined by the French in the 1800s as a means of legitimizing French influence over the Spanish-speaking countries of the Americas; compare Latin Europe. Napoleon III, cited Amérique Latine and Indochine as goals for expansion during his reign. He proposed the Monarchy in Mexico headed by the Austrian Archduke Maximillian or Maximilian I of Mexico. The term emphasized a common culture and history of the Latin-speaking peoples, as opposed to the Germanic language-speaking countries of "Anglo-America".
Use in Latin America
In Latin America, the term latino is generally used for people of Latin-speaking cultures, from both Old and New Worlds. Most people in Latin America consider "Latino" to be a cultural or a lifestyle rather than a racial term. Many Latin Americans therefore describe themselves as "Latino" whether they are of white, black, Amerindian or mixed descent thereof. For this reason an Argentinian of Polish descent, a Peruvian of Japanese descent, a Cuban of Spanish descent and a Guatemalan of indigenous Mayan descent are all considered Latinos. Latino normally is considered to mean a common Spanish cultural heritage and the Spanish people of Spain are sometimes (but not always) included in the definition. However, the related term Ladino in Central America has connotations of class and sometimes race. More on [ Latino ]
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At a focus group with Hispanic church leaders and pastors watching En Tus Manos a @toygunfilms production for Latino youth programs. Intense
robhoskins (robhoskins) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:30:15 -0000
At a focus group with Hispanic church leaders and pastors watching En Tus Manos a @toygunfilms production for Latino youth programs. Intense
#4: The Ties That Bind: African American and Hispanic American/Latino/a Theology in Dialogue.(Brief Article): An... http://ff.im/-cVtOX
books_2_read (Books to read) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:31:25 -0000
#4: The Ties That Bind: African American and Hispanic American/Latino/a Theology in Dialogue.(Brief Article): An... http://ff.im/-cVtOX
RT @GrandCentralPub: Society of Latino & Hispanic Writers Top 10 Hispanic Bks 2009 includes B AS IN BEAUTY, DAMAS, DRAMAS, AND ANA RUIZ
AlbertoFerreras (Alberto Ferreras) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:26:32 -0000
RT @GrandCentralPub: Society of Latino & Hispanic Writers Top 10 Hispanic Bks 2009 includes B AS IN BEAUTY, DAMAS, DRAMAS, AND ANA RUIZ
NEW! Share your opinions about fast food and get $4. http://www.susopiniones.com/vendors.php?id=18 #sanantonio #latino #hispanic #fastfood
susopiniones (Antonia Ortiz) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:36:23 -0000
NEW! Share your opinions about fast food and get $4. http://www.susopiniones.com/vendors.php?id=18 #sanantonio #latino #hispanic #fastfood
RT @C_Spaghetti: Top Ten Hispanic books of the year, from the Society of Latino and Hispanic Writers, http://bit.ly/716CRM
5M4B (5 Minutes for Books) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:26:35 -0000
RT @C_Spaghetti: Top Ten Hispanic books of the year, from the Society of Latino and Hispanic Writers, http://bit.ly/716CRM
Top Ten Hispanic books of the year, from the Society of Latino and Hispanic Writers, http://bit.ly/716CRM
C_Spaghetti (Susan Thomsen) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:00:53 -0000
Top Ten Hispanic books of the year, from the Society of Latino and Hispanic Writers, http://bit.ly/716CRM
Azteca Web Page - Information for Mexicans, Chicanos, and/or Mexican-Americans, from Los Angeles, CA.
Meta Description: [ Dedicated to informing Mexicans, Chicanos,
and/or Mexican-Americans about their history and current events. However,
everyone is welcome especially kids. ]
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Boricua Soy Home Page - Webpage dedicated to Latinos and Boricuas (Puerto Ricans) includes news, articles, music, food and links to other topics about Puerto Rico and the military.
BrownPride Online - Cultural site dedicated to Chicanos, Mexicanos, and Latinos, with murals, history, lowriders, hip-hop, rock music, and literature.
Meta Description: [ www.brownpride.com, Welcome to Brown Pride, a website
dedicated to the Chicano/Mexican culture of California. We feature Latin Hip-Hop, murals, photography, history, lowriders, music, videos, and literature. ]
Chicano! - PBS series examining the Mexican-American civil rights movement, with teacher and learning resources, viewers' forum, and biographies.
Meta Description: [ This Web site, provided by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), is home to more than 350 television show companion sites in addition to Web-original sites. PBS Online hosts interactive content for everyone — including kids, parents, educators, and the general audience. ]
Chicano/Latino Net - Resource center from the University of California on Chicano and Latino issues, including online library, virtual museum, research center, community calendar, and employment information.
Cuba - U.S. Relations - Bilingual site with chronology of Cuba-U.S. relations, with links to historical documents as well as reviews of current events.
Meta Description: [ Cuba Links offers a series of links to pertinent Cuban-American relations sites ]
delawarehispanic.com - Delaware website for and about the Hispanic Community and issues important to them, provides links to public servants and cultural events.
Meta Description: [ Hispanic, affairs, events, delaware ]
Dominican American National Roundtable - Organization bringing together the different voices of Dominican-Americans living in the United States.
El Bohio Dominicano - Photographs depicting the landscape, culture, and folklore of the Dominican Republic.
Hispanic Genealogy - Non-profit organization identifying family histories, lineage, and ancestral data. Conducts workshops to help people find their hispanic, Puerto Rican, or Caribbean roots.
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Hispanic Media 100 - Hispanic/Latino media, including its history and influence, and a scholarship program for journalism students.
Hispanic Reading Room - Library of Congress research center for the Caribbean, Latin America, and Iberia, and for the people throughout the world historically influenced by Luso-Hispanic heritage, including Latinos in the U.S.
Meta Description: [ The Hispanic Reading Room is one of twenty reading rooms in the Library of Congress which provides research and reference services to the U.S. Congress, the broader U.S. Government, and the public. Visit the reading rooms online or read the many publications describing the Library's unique colle... ]
Hispanic Vista - Hispanic news and information service.
Meta Description: [ HispanicVista.com generates and publishes original editorial content and relevant information focused on issues of concern to the burgeoning U.S. Hispanic population. ]
Hispanics Across America - A not-for-profit organization serving as advocates for Hispanic communities throughout the United States.
La Fuente de Información de La Prensa Hispana - Current information, in English, about print, radio, television, cable, and Internet media serving the Hispanic communities of the United States and northern Mexico.
Meta Description: [ Hispanic media directory and clipping service in print and on the internet. Covering the United States and Northern Mexico. ]
LatiKnow - Latino cultural site with news, dining and dancing guides, and finance and education sections.
Meta Description: [ Latin Food Network | Consulting | Latin Media | NYC Restaurant Guide | Magazine | Catering | Latin Spices | Mystery Shopper Report | The premier Latin Network on the web...Based in New York City ]
Latin American Network Information Center - Information center, with the Institute of Latin American Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, which facilitates access to Internet-based information about Latin America.
Latin World - Directory of Internet resources on Latin America and the Caribbean.
Latino Culture from About.com - Internet resource guide focused on Latin American and U.S. Latino culture, news, food, art, music, politics, and traditions.
Meta Description: [ Get informed and get involved! Join About.com Race Relations Guide and published author Susan Eckert in open discussions about the state of affairs between diverse racial and cultural groups. On this website, you will find the latest and greatest on current events, research, and initiatives influ... ]
Latino Promotions - Educational resource center, with speaker series, workshops, seminars, and bookstore on the Latino experience in the U.S.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Latino Promotions, your Latino educational resource and Speaker’s Bureau., Welcome to Latino Promotions, your Latino educational resource and Speaker's Bureau. ]
Latino USA - Radio journal of Latino news and culture, in English, which is distributed by National Public Radio.
Meta Description: [ Latino USA, the radio journal of news and culture, is the only national, English-language radio program produced from a Latino perspective and distributed by National Public Radio. ]
Latino Web - Internet directory focused on news, culture, and information for Latinos.
Library Research on Chicano/Latino Studies - Stanford University's collection on Chicano/Latino Studies, including bibliographies, encyclopedias, scholarly journals, and statistical information.
Making Face, Making Soul - Chicana Feminist homepage, with news, discussions, interviews, literature, and academic resources.
Mexican Retablos - An internet resource for those interested in retablos, santos, exvotos, milagros, Spanish colonial and folk art from Mexico and the Americas.
Multicultural Institute - Strategic programs to address priority needs in multicultural communities, including Familias Unidas, a program to improve communication between parents and their children.
National Alliance for Hispanic Health - Non-profit organization focuses on improving the health and well-being of Hispanics. Includes information on programs and health resources.
Meta Description: [ The National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance) is the NationÂ’s oldest and largest network of Hispanic health and human services providers. Alliance members deliver quality services to over 12 million persons annually making a daily difference in the lives of Hispanic communities. ]
Niña.com - E-zine devoted to serving the needs of the female, Hispanic teenager. Features include beauty, fitness, nutrition, music, and styles.
Oyeme - Local Latino community that allows people to connect by their nationality and location. Includes a webguide, messageboards. English and Spanish.
R-Forum - Forum created to discuss issues and concerns of the Latino and Hispanic communities worldwide.
Smithsonian Institution Center for Latino Initiatives - Include features promoting the history and culture of Latinos in the Americas.
The Eugene A. Obregon / Congressional Medal of Honor Campaign - Web site to promote a monument honoring Latino Congressional Medal of Honor recipients.
Meta Description: [ obregoncmh.org is the web site of the Latino Medal of Honor recipients ]
The Hispanic-American Village - Offers cultural, career, and community resource for all Latinos, Chicanos, and Hispanic-Americans with free job search, news, and articles on family and lifestyles, art, culture, jobs, and organization partnerships.
Meta Description: [ Hispanic American Village @ IMDiversity.com: News, Jobs, Opinion, and Features in Careers, History, Culture, Education, Media, Families, Immigration, Art and More for Latino / Latina and Hispanic Students and Professionals ]
Tomás Rivera Policy Institute - Latino think tank that is a free-standing, non-profit, policy research organization.
U.S. Public Library Websites with Information in Spanish - Directory of links to public libraries that maintain Spanish language webpages and resources covering Latino and Hispanic culture.
UK Latino - Provides information on Latin American activities, events and culture in United Kingdom.
Meta Description: [ Latin net Amigos is a one-stop to Latin America Internet resources, provide information on Latinamericans activities, events and culture in United Kindom, as well as provide links to related Web Site from all the latin american countries. / Latin Net Amigos - un directorio de recursos sobre Amér... ]
Viva Hollywood - Features Hispanic-oriented entertainment news and information. Covers music, movies, television, fashion, and sports.
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