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    Hispanic American Diversity

    By

    Evonia Hogan

    Axia College at University of Phoenix

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    Introduction......................................................................................................................................2Hispanic Americans Ethnic Group- Definition............................................................................4History of Hispanic Americans...................................................................................................4Hispanic American: Ethnic Subgroups.....................................................................................4

    Cuban Americans.....................................................................................................................4

    Puerto Rican Americans..........................................................................................................5Dominican Americans.............................................................................................................5Mexican Americans.................................................................................................................6

    Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................7References........................................................................................................................................8

    Introduction

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    The Hispanic American ethnic group has been in America since the early 1500s. There are more than 45 millionstrong in this country. Yet, they are still fighting for their rightful place in this countrys infrastructure.

    The United States of America will not truly be united until all of its citizens are treated equally in the eyes of theworld.

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    Hispanic Americans Ethnic Group- Definition

    This ethnic group consists of Spanish speaking people. There are several sub-groups that consist of Cubans;

    Puerto Ricans; Dominicans; and Mexicans, to name a few.

    History of Hispanic Americans

    People of Hispanic or Latino heritage have lived continuously in the territory of the present-day United

    States since the 1565 founding of St. Augustine, Florida by the Spanish, the longest among European Americans

    ethnic groups and second-longest of all United States ethinic groups, after Native Americans. (Staff of Wikipedia,

    2008)

    They have been present in American since 1513, when Ponce De Leon landed in Florida.

    Hispanic American: Ethnic Subgroups

    Cuban Americans

    This ethnic group arrived in America as early as 1565 from the small country of Cuba. Some of the people

    from Cuba are descendents of African slaves that reproduced with Spanish mates. They have mostly settled in the

    South and Eastern regions of America.

    They speak American English, Spanish and some of their words have African and French roots. They are

    predominately Roman Catholic, with some practicing Santeria. Santeria is a religion that combines African religions

    with Catholicism. Some believe it is also tied to Voodoo. Many of the Cubans also attend Episcopalian and

    Pentecostal churches.

    They come from a background where communism is imposed on them by the government. Because of this,

    many of them have been registered up as Republicans in America. The Republican Party is against communism, so

    it was one choice that they felt was in harmony with their political beliefs.

    Many of them have come here fleeing the oppression of communism as defectors seeking asylum from our

    government. Those who are first generation Cuban Americans have come here fleeing poverty and crimes against

    humanity.

    The census taken in 2000 reported that there were 1,241,685 Cuban Americans, both native and foreign

    born and represented 3.5% of all Hispanics in the US. More that 85% recorded that they were White, mostly

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    Spanish. The median household income for Cuban Americans is $36,671, a figure higher than other Hispanic

    groups.

    They have come here and made a big difference in their financial, political and social futures. Many of

    them hope to live long enough to see Cuba become a country of democracy. Some Cubans feel that they are only

    here in America, but their family, heart and love of country are still in Cuba.

    Puerto Rican Americans

    They arrived and settled permanently in America in the late 1800s. This migration came because of the

    end of the Spanish-American War. They have settled mostly on the South and Eastern regions of the country.

    They speak American English and Spanish. Some of the Spanish words have different meanings or

    pronunciations that those of other Hispanic groups. Some of my Spanish friends have told me that they speak Spanglish. This is the use of English words and Spanish words in the same sentence. This is done because it is easier

    to say the English version of a word than it is to explain the Spanish version.

    There presence in America has exceeded that of those in Puerto Rico. These people of Spanish descent are

    residents of Puerto Rico and stateside. Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States . The census taken in

    2003 reported that there were 3,987,947 Puerto Ricans stateside . In 2002, the average individual income for

    Stateside Puerto Ricans was $33,927. (Wikipedia, 2008)

    The Puerto Rican community has usually been characterized as being poor. They also been a high rate of

    poverty among households headed by single females.

    They are very involved in political, community and cultural activities in America. There is a strong debate

    in the government regarding the statehood status of Puerto Rico.

    They are mostly Christian, with some practicing Santeria. Others are practicing Catholics, Episcopalians

    and Pentecostals.

    Even though there are many Puerto Ricans who fall below the poverty line, many who do not. The Puerto

    Rican people have contributed to the American economy and spirit of success.

    Dominican Americans

    This is any person who has ancestry from the Dominican Republic that has settled in the United States .

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    Immigration records indicate the migration of Dominicans to American started in the early 1800s. They

    have largely settled in the North and South Eastern regions of America.

    They speak American English and Dominican Spanish. Dominican Spanish is a combination of Spanish,

    French and some African words. It is very similar to Creole, which is spoken by some Haitians. Dominicans are also

    descendants of African slaves that settled on Hispaniola, an island in the Caribbean.

    The 2006 Census recorded that there were 1,217,225 Dominicans in the United States. In the 1980s, some

    29.2% of Dominican Americans responded that they were white, while 30% considered themselves black.

    (Wikipedia, 2008)

    The Dominican Americans do not yet, have a strong presence in the political office arena.

    More than 90% of Dominican Americans are practicing Roman Catholics. Some still practice Santeria or

    have become Christians. They have a strong sense of family and have incorporated their culture into their

    communities.

    Though many Dominican Americans have come from humble beginnings, they have progressed by leaps

    and bounds in America. They are many notable individuals in the sports and enterainment industry that are from the

    Dominican Republic.

    There music, foods and celebration of their culture can be seen and heard throughout the country. They are

    very hard working people who seek out and excel in education.

    Mexican Americans

    They are people who have come settled in the United States and come from Mexican ancestry. They have

    had a presence in American since the late 1700s. They have settled mostly in the southwest, Midwest and

    Northwest regions of America.

    They speak American English, Mexican Spanish, and many other languages combined with Spanish. There

    are 62 indigenous languages of Mexico. Some of them speak a combination of the Native American and Spanish.

    (Wikipedia, 2008)

    They practice Christianity, Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. Some of Mexican Americans believe in

    the Aztec teachings, but on a more civilized scale. It was believed that Aztecs practiced human sacrifice.

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    There are more than 28,339,354 Mexican Americans in the United States. Even though they have a

    population that is more than 9% of the American people, they do not seem to be progressing as quickly as other

    Hispanic groups. They are struggling with poverty, unequal education or access to medical health and insurance.

    Many of them are illegal immigrants who hold lower wage earning jobs. They are fighting a never-ending

    battle for rights that they are denied because of their citizenship status. They are faced with discrimination based on

    race, ethnicity, culture and language. They also are facing challenges from being stereotyped as lazy, stupid and

    alcoholics.

    Mexican Americans have a greater presence in the political arena. They may not hold as many positions

    office as other Hispanic Americans, but they are just as vocal.

    Mexican Americans come from great people, who have been on this earth for thousands of years. They

    have created temples that still stand. They have been known for their agricultural genius, engineering skills and

    strong will.

    Conclusion

    The Hispanic Americans have few things in common other than the fact that they came to America from

    some place else. They all speak some form of Spanish and American English.

    They come from diverse backgrounds and seem to all be struggling with some form of social handicapping.

    Many have settled in the Southeastern region of America or along coastal states. Too many of them are suffering

    from poverty with no obvious way out.

    There is one thing I have found from personal experience, is that you dare not mistakenly call one by the

    race of the other. They have many prejudiced feelings about other Hispanic Americans that are not from their ethnic

    group. The stereotyping that is associated with each group has become the main source for those prejudices.

    They are all trying to make a change in legislation to better the Hispanic American people.

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    References

    Cuban American. (2008, July 3). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia . Retrieved 22:07, July 5, 2008, from

    http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cuban_American&oldid=224064404 .

    Dominican American. (2008, July 3). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia . Retrieved 23:58, July 5, 2008, from

    http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dominican_American&oldid=223390680 .

    Hispanic and Latino Americans. (2008, n.d.). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia . Retrieved 21:28, July 5, 2008,

    from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hispanic_and_Latino_Americans&oldid=223942984.

    Hispanic American. (n.d.). The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition . Retrieved

    July 05, 2008, from Answers.com Web site: http://www.answers.com/topic/hispanic-american

    Mexican American. (2008, July 7). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia . Retrieved 00:25, July 8, 2008, from

    http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mexican_American&oldid=224158180.

    Staff of Microsoft Encarta (n.d.) Mexican Americans Microsoft Encarta Online Encyclopedia 2008. Retrieved

    July 4, 2008 from

    http://encarta.msn.com 1997-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved

    Puerto Ricans in the United States. (2008, n.d.). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia . Retrieved 23:06, July 5,

    2008, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?

    title=Puerto_Ricans_in_the_United_States&oldid=224203988.

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