'Hispanic' was the term adopted by the government - by the Nixon government in particular - and that made the community feel it was being branded.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I usually refer to myself as Hispanic.
'Hispanic' is a reference to Hispania, the name by which Spain was known in the Roman period, and there has always been strong ambivalence toward Spain in its former colonies.
It means the world to me to represent the Hispanic community.
Two prominent terms, 'Latino' and 'Hispanic,' refer to people living in the United States who have roots in Latin America, Spain, Mexico, South America, or Spanish-speaking Caribbean countries.
Hispanic values are conservative values. Hispanics are highly religious, they're very strongly pro-traditional family... not only pro-family, but also pro-life. They are highly patriotic.
Nearly one-fifth of our fellow citizens are Latino. They are families who are impacted by our education system, by our economy, by our healthcare delivery, and by every policy we make here in Washington.
U.S. politicians are increasingly recognizing the relevance of the Hispanic vote in U.S. politics.
Look, I think Hispanic community - the values that resonate in our community are fundamentally conservative. They are faith, family and patriotism.
When I was growing up, I lived in a neighborhood that was largely Latino and I thought I was Latino!
'Hispanic' is English for a person of Latino origin who wants to be accepted by the white status quo. 'Latino' is the word we have always used for ourselves.