This is the season of lists. Here’s my list of things I think we need to be talking about more, if we’re committed to better understanding Latina, Latino, Latinx communities in the United States. Of course, like all lists, this one is highly subjective and reflects my own interests and biases. I’d love to hear from you about the subjects you think need more attention.
Geraldo, these are all excellent topics! 3 and 4 stick out to me the most. With 3, I’m noticing a significant rise of Atheists Latinos in my composition courses writing about Catholicism and their opposition to organized religion. Many are in their early 20s bringing a whole different outlook that I think will affect Christianity as well as Islam among Latinos here. With 4, it will be interesting to see what the future holds as more interracial marriages occur among Latinos. Dr. Glen Loury had an engaging discussion on his podcast with Greg Thomas on Albert Murray’s notion of being ‘omni-American.’ Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Tomas M.
Who’s the Mexican American mechanic and gun-owner from Washington who thinks we should hire more police?
Geraldo, these are all excellent topics! 3 and 4 stick out to me the most. With 3, I’m noticing a significant rise of Atheists Latinos in my composition courses writing about Catholicism and their opposition to organized religion. Many are in their early 20s bringing a whole different outlook that I think will affect Christianity as well as Islam among Latinos here. With 4, it will be interesting to see what the future holds as more interracial marriages occur among Latinos. Dr. Glen Loury had an engaging discussion on his podcast with Greg Thomas on Albert Murray’s notion of being ‘omni-American.’ Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Tomas M.