I have many Hispanic friends that absolutely hate that they are "grouped" as Caucasians.  They insist that they are not.  But when I ask what they consider themselves they respond "Hispanic".  That's not a race.  \n\nNow if you go to the Carribean you find Blacks that are Hispanic too.  The nice admirable thing is most Hispanics don't care until they have some sort of American influence. \n\nAmerica, particular whites seems to be obsessed with race.  So what's the deal Hispanic people??
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Hispanic is a race just like Caucasians or African American.We do not like getting grouped with Americans cuz were Hispanic.
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Agreed. It seems like it's the "minorities" that sometimes keep the racism alive. I don't have a problem at all if someone is a different color or whatever, but it does bother me if they use it as a crutch. What really annoys me is when some people are so proud of being "black" that they emphasis the fact with the whole, "Mmm, girlfriend. I dunno wud up wit chew sistah..." kind of stupid accent. I mean, if they want to be treated like equals, they need to start acting like equals. Morgan Freeman was asked how we can end racism, and he replied, "Stop talking about it." meaning, stop talking about us vs them, or white vs black, anything like that.\n\nIt also kind of annoys me when some people get offended about getting called "black". I remember seeing a survey once in Time where they asked people some question and then had the answer by race. They had "African American" down, and then they just had "white". It just struck me as oddly ironic.\n\nBut yeah, mainly what bothers me is when people make themselves look ignorant when they start getting all ghetto or whatever.\n\nTo quote a friend of mine, "I don't have anything against people with different colored skin than mine, I just hate black people."
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I find it funny and sad how many Latin Americans are obsessed with being white and denying any indigenous or black blood.  It is a self hatred that they are in denial about.  So sad.
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I am glad you asked this question and you have some very good points.  I'm not racial.  I love all people.  I think the problem in America is that noone other than a white man has been president.  No woman, No other race and to me this is sad.  I am a woman and I am bi-racial.  It seems to me that the majority of white people think America is theirs only.  But they are wrong.  Indians were in America first.  White people came from Asia and Europe.  They took over the land here and think everything is theirs.  They don't want to share which is a shame.  Your right, Mexicans are hard working people.  They are very discredited just like black people and its sad.  They are the two strongest races I know.  Black people came through slavery as well as Mexicans.  They have a different culture than us, which to me is exciting.  The thing that gets me is some Amercians are so against any other race but they have these races do yard work, resturant work, most jobs they don't want to do because they think its lower than them.  But one thing they have to remember is that no matter what, When we die we all go back to the dust from which we came.  Just think.  If God made us all the same we, would all be bored to death with living.  I'm proud of you and your husband.  Keep up the good work and keep him happy too.
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not everybody thinks that, when i moved down south that is what everybody thought when they saw hispanic person because most hispanics down here ARE mexican, but up north many people know the difference because more hispanics from other countries live there, it depends where you live
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I hear you dear! I am also of mixed heritage (Mexican/German/Polish/Filipino) but look white though I consider myself culturally as a Hispanic. I was raised in a Spanish-speaking family but wasn't encouraged to grow up speaking it; nevertheless, I understand Spanish but don't speak it. I get flak usually because I don't speak the language on top of being guera - others think I'm pretending too. The older i am getting though others opinions are meaning less & less to me. I stopped trying to get approval from everyone & focused on getting comfortable in my own skin. I am proud to be hispanic & look the way I do. Anyone who has a problem with that can torture themselves about it...i won't loose any sleep over it. Just get strong & comfortable with who you are. Everything else eventually won't matter. Take care chica!!
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Well, you shouln't make the situation so general as in asians are the only ones who go through the situation.  I am from a tropical island (I'm hispanic) and I'm white, blonde and have blue eyes. Whenever I hang out with "white" people I get asked the same question.  And nobody believes me that I'm hispanic, and yes it's very annoying.\n\nAnswer:  A lot of people of different race/ cultures go through the same thing, why? Because a lot of society is very ignorant and feel most comfortable when they categorize things/people and situations.  Being different is at times scary/ uncomfortable for others.  Ignorance.
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Good question, I noticed you said "some" white folks, thanks for specifing that. Not all us white people are a$$holes. I am sorry one of my "white" counterparts has done this to you or someone you know. It may stem from the INDIVIDUALS insecureness. However, I have been outcasted because I am white, and I haven't done anything wrong to anyone. Hell, I am married to someone of a different race, so why do black,brown,yellow,orange,red,green and or purple people instantley label all white people as racist slave owning hillbilly trailer trash? Same reason whites do it to other races, all races are racist, try this out, live in a homogenious (one race) country like I do, and then you will know what true racism is.
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I am not latino, but I know quite a few people in the hispanic community and they are discriminated against.  It would be nice if everyone would wake up one morning and view each person they see as a human being with feelings, instead of seeing the color of their skin and basing their negative opinions on that.
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I refer to my self as white.  and when I am talking about a black guy I say, that black dude.  It just sounds too touchy feely to say African American,   and hey what if they are cuban!!!    just grow up poeple, these are not insults!  Blacks are black, whites are white, and asians, um ok their just asian. and all latinos, sorry Im from california your all mexicans!
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Oh, yes. Why are some people so hung up on a person's race? I'm more concerned about morals and personality than I am about race. Some people just need to grow up and get educated.
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well I'm Hispanic and I was born here, and this is the only country I've ever been in. yet, people from other countries see me as  American and people who are from here see me as a wetback(Person that crosses the border). I don't think Caucasians are racist in general but they are some, just like there are racist from other ethnics. My personal opinion is that everyone stereotypes and labels people from their race, sex, or background, whether we think we do or don't, because that what we are taught to do.
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they are brainwashed into thinking that is either bad to be from Africa, or that its better to say well I'm this and that instead of black.   They are ignoring the fact that most of the different cultures in the Caribbean have African roots, while mixed with other races, the base of their heritage is African.   Plus when most people look at them, they are black,  And the idea of race these days is based of color.  And in the past also they would be considered black, for example during slavery they would be a slave in America just like people that came directly from Africa to America, instead of the Caribbean,  Maybe they need to study their history or something.  Its just like how on the Spanish channel they show mostly white or lighter Hispanics, when brown, black and darker Hispanics also make up a significant portion of the Spanish world.   Brainwashing..  there's a negative stigma associated with Africa, or having a darker skin tone.
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sad to say,but most americans are just so preoccupied with themselves and being american,that they speak about nothing.as for me me i am american and am trying very hard to see through hispanic eyes.am white and blue eyed on the outside but feel latin on the inside. in response to some of the other people answering,there is nothing wrong,if your are ignorant,and willing to learn.stupidity on the other hand is just the inability to be taught.you cant teach a stupid person. by they way ,donde esta viva chica?
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If most of the world looks at American with such disdain why do they keep coming here?  Why aren't there any hispanic countries with a decent standard of living?  Is there something about the English language that just makes people sucessful?  Why can't we have a nice country without all these foreigners coming here changing everything?  I don't think white Americans hate hispanics, we just like living in a country where we speak English.
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LATINO IS NOT A RACE!\nManu is just like i am.\nWhite and from a latin country.\nAmericans usually associate Latinos with being dark skinned because there are a lot of Mexicans in the US and most Mexicans have a dark skin.  That's because they are Meztizos (mix between Native and white)\n\nBut in Argentina, most of the population is White.  It's like the United States, Argentina is an immigration country full of Europeans that immigrated to Argentina from around 1850 to the 1900's.  We also have blondes, brunettes, red heads, people with freckles, we have people from all over Europe.\n\nSo please don't associate Latinos with being dark skinned.\n\nI hope this clears things up for everyone.
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I feel like I am going to be hunted down, right in my own country. I have to add that a lot of legal hispanics are against illegal immigration too. My neighbor who lives in a double was furious the other day, the other side of his house was rented out to illegals, a drug bust went on, he's dominican and he is legal, has been since birth. He has two small children, so you could just imagine what he was saying about illegals. I do think illegals are invading the country, I dont think they could ever over run it, even if there is a large latino ratio, there are still thousands of legal latinos that are p!ssed just like any other race. Just not so many on here of course!