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Is there a difference between Latinx and Hispanic?

Is there a difference between Latinx and Hispanic?

Amanda M. Castro, Managing Editor October 12, 2020

While the terms “Hispanic” and “Latinx” are used interchangeably, how similar are the meanings of them both? Much like white, Black, and Asian, Hispanic and Latinx are used as a way to identify...

LASA celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

LASA celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Tiara Starks, Entertainment Editor October 12, 2020

Hispanic Heritage Month officially began on Sept.15 to mark the independence days of Latin American countries such as Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico and Chile. At the...

Whitewashing in Hispanic Entertainment

Whitewashing in Hispanic Entertainment

Selena Soto, Contributing Writer October 12, 2020

Hollywood has a long way to go when it comes to accurate portrayals of Latinxs and other people of color in movies and television shows. Whitewashing -- or casting white actors to play non-white characters...

Afro-Latinos Are Hispanic, Too

Afro-Latinos Are Hispanic, Too

Mitsouki Garvey-Sanchez, Staff Writer February 1, 2018

“Afro-Latina” refers to a person who is Latin American and identifies with significant African ancestry. People tend to be confused about individuals who consider themselves Afro-Latina and do not...

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