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In the US most groups subject to discrimination in the middle 20th century were racially defined (to the extent that any race can be defined): Blacks, Native Americans (then called "Indians"), various oriental groups. But the cultures of South and Central America often did not distinguish between Black and White in the way the US culture did. All Hispanics were likely to suffer some of the racially- based disadvantages of the US culture, but some could appear to be "white" while others appeared "black" or mestizo (various heritage mixes of European, African and Amerind) In order to readily designate this group as qualified for assistance and corrective measures along with the Blacks and other racial groups, the term "Hispanic" was applied.
In this sense, therefore, Hispanic People are clearly not a single race, as the word "race" is used in the US. They may be one or more ethnic groups, but in the US membership in an Ethnic group is often a matter of self-definition.
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Hispanic is an ethnicity, not a race. Hispanics can be of any race, as the term refers to individuals who are from or have ancestry from Spanish-speaking countries. They can be of any racial background, including White, Black, Indigenous, Asian, or a combination thereof.
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Among Black non-Hispanics who reported more than one race most indicated they were Black or African American and what other race?
White
Do Hispanics outnumber African Americans?
There are over 60 million Hispanics in the United States. There are about 24 million blacks. The Hispanics will continue to grow as most are Catholics and do not believe in family planning or birth control. The Hispanics are by far the largest minority in this country. There is another 12 million undocumented Hispanics. In 20 years, there will be over 75 million Hispanics and it will be wise to learn Spanish.
Where do Hispanics in Florida come from?
Cuba
Compare and contrast African-Americans and Hispanic Americans?
what is the presence of Hispanics in the judiciary system in the united states what is the presence of Hispanics in the judiciary system in the united states
How were the Hispanics in california affected by the gold rush?
Yes
Which race mostly immigrates to the US?
Hispanics
What race holds more boxing champions?
Hispanics.
Do Hispanics have a higher drop out percentage than any other race?
Hispanics have a higher drop out percentage than any other race in America. On average for every one black person who drops out of school, two Hispanics drop out.
What race rules Latin America?
Hispanics of many races.
What is the percentage of Hispanics in Houston?
In Houston, Texas the percentage of Hispanics is approximately 37.41%. This includes Hispanics and Latinos (of any race). Approximately 27% are Mexican and approximately 0.35% are Puerto Rican.
Are Latinos and Hispanics a race?
Uh Yeah. Well sorta. Latinos were born in LATIN america and hispanics are like mexico honduras etc
What race is most affect by wheat allergy?
White/Caucasians Soy is common to Hispanics
Are Hispanics considered attractive?
Every race is attractive. Which traits are considered attractive to someone depends on their culture and on their personal preferences. The Hispanics are quite attractive to many people.
Is Luis Walter Alvarez a Hispanic?
Technically, yes. But "hispanics" can be of any race. Alvarez was Caucasian.
Among Black non-Hispanics who reported more than one race most indicated they were Black or African American and what other race?
White
Does the American Indian race include Hispanic?
Some Hispanics are considered part of the caucasion race. You do have many American Indians from South, Central and North America that speak Spanish as hispanic is not actually a race.
Are Mexican boys attracted to black girls?
Well for most HISPANICS they will go out with any race of female as long as they are cute.
