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Hispanic and Latinx Heritage: Resources

This guide provides information and resources about Hispanic & Latin Heritage

Latino or Hispanic?

BBC journalist Angélica Casas explains the difference between the terms and why it matters.

Definitions

AFRO-LATINX (or AFROM-LATINO, -LATINA, or -LATINE)

Individuals of Latin America or of Latin American descent who are also of African ancestry.

CHICANO/CHICANA

Someone who is native of, or descends from, Mexico and who lives in the United States.

HISPANIC

Someone who is a native of, or descends from, a Spanish-speaking country.

LATINO/LATINA

Someone who is native of, or descends from, a Latin American country.

LATINX

A gender-neutral term to refer to a Latino/Latina person.

SPANISH

Belonging to or relating to Spain, its people, or its language.