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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 ]
Anaya, Rudolfo A.
Benitez, Sandra
Bevin, Teresa
Castillo, Ana
Chavez, Denise
Cofer, Judith Ortiz
Cruz, Migdalia
García, Cristina
Gaspar de Alba, Alicia
Hernández Cruz, Victor
Hijuelos, Oscar
López, Josefina
Mohr, Nicholasa
Mora, Pat
Obejas, Achy
Reyes, Guillermo
Rodriguez, Richard
Santiago, Esmeralda
Svich, Caridad
Thomas, Piri
Villarreal, Edit
Caribbean :: World Literature
Latin American :: World Literature
Spanish :: World Literature
@sportsguy33 at least Bernie Williams played the National Anthem. I'm sorry, Latino Grammy Nominated guitarist, Bernie Williams.
whoisspk (Sean Patrick Kelly) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:40:58 -0000
@sportsguy33 at least Bernie Williams played the National Anthem. I'm sorry, Latino Grammy Nominated guitarist, Bernie Williams.
Los Boricuas arrasaron en los Gramy Latino... especialmente @Calle13Oficial !!!
GabyRivera21 (Gabriela Rivera ) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:40:39 -0000
Los Boricuas arrasaron en los Gramy Latino... especialmente @Calle13Oficial !!!
[PARTE 2] Entrevista com Nx Zero na BAND, durante o Grammy Latino>> http://migre.me/aVaB
nacaonxzero (FC NAÃÃO NXZERO) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:40:38 -0000
[PARTE 2] Entrevista com Nx Zero na BAND, durante o Grammy Latino>> http://migre.me/aVaB
a menina acho que tinha 5 anos e o menino 2, a música da dança era aquela da perla e do latino 'selinho na boca'
jujuher (Julia Schneider) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:38:54 -0000
a menina acho que tinha 5 anos e o menino 2, a música da dança era aquela da perla e do latino 'selinho na boca'
X-LOUNGE! TONIGHT! FLORENTINE GARDENS IN HOLLYWOOD! TOMORROW! WITH DJ SANTAROSA & DJ SCREAM FROM LATINO 96.3! LADIES FREE ON MY GUEST LIST!
JOEMICHAELENT (JOEMICHAELENT) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:38:29 -0000
X-LOUNGE! TONIGHT! FLORENTINE GARDENS IN HOLLYWOOD! TOMORROW! WITH DJ SANTAROSA & DJ SCREAM FROM LATINO 96.3! LADIES FREE ON MY GUEST LIST!
Fiquei feliz q a Laura Pausini ganhou Grammy Latino 2009 de melhor CD com "Primavera Anticipada". Como sempre uma excelente cantora!
PryCooper (Priscila Brito) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:38:23 -0000
Fiquei feliz q a Laura Pausini ganhou Grammy Latino 2009 de melhor CD com "Primavera Anticipada". Como sempre uma excelente cantora!
Border Book Festival - Annual book festival in New Mexico which celebrates Hispanic literature with readings, workshops, and poetry performances.
Hispanic Reading Room - Library of Congress research center.
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 Writers Collection: SWT - The Southwestern Writers Collection specializes in contemporary Hispanic literature, primarily the work of fiction writers, poets and playwrights.
Las Mujeres - Women poets, writers, painters, and singers from Latin America and the United States.
Latina Letters - Hispanic literary forum, including book fair, readings, and workshops at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Latino Book and Family Festival - Book festival, with venues in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Chicago, promoting Latino writers, publishers, and magazines.
National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies (NAHLS) - Professional academic organization for hispanic and latino studies.
Northern Arizona Book Festival - Book festival featuring many Latino authors in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Meta Description: [ Join us for the Annual Northern Arizona Book Festival which is a weekend of readings, workshops, panel discussions, and other literary events. We have invited a diverse group of authors who will host numerous lectures throughout the Flagstaff area. As one of the largest book festivals in the regi... ]
Nuestra Palabra - Non-profit organization which focuses on showcasing new Latino writers as well as connecting various Latino publishing houses.
Taco Shop Poets - Poets and performance artists from Southern California.
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