Being african american, how can i change stereotypes towards the latino community?
100532
The community can only be changed one person at a time. Go out into the street (with a friend) and ask them what stereotype they have on the latin american community. Then ask them why. Then tell them all the ways that this stereotype is incorrect.
1017871
Drop the ghetto slang, speak with confidence and clarity, Ask your questions and ignore the people who want to insult you.\n(report abuse really works) and people will respect you.\n{Here and in the real world}
459052
No matter what race you are, you are beautiful. But sorry to say, no matter how good you, are someone will always judge you bad. But look in the bright side, no matter how bad you think you and your race is, somebody will always find something likeable about you. No matter what race you are. \nYou cannot change your race, just be proud of it. No one is a better race than yours, and your race is no better than theirs. \n \nI do believe that you know you are beautiful so don't dwell on this question any further.
1163678
If you mean "hispanic" from Puerto Rico, Mexico, Dominican, etc., it's a result of the slave trade. There are enclaves of blacks in Mexico, for example, who were brought over during the slave trade and left there. Eventually blacks and hispanics intermingles and mixed and you get some of the people you see today.\n\nThere is a Mexican Museum of Fine Arts here in Chicago that is currently running an exhibit about the African presence in Mexico.\n\nhttp://www.mfacmchicago.org/
808869
Personally, I think the entire Hispanic label is sort of misleading. So many Americans think that the Hispanic people are a race, their not. They're like a group of people who share a language and that's about it. A Mexican has more in common with a Guatemalan then they do with Dominicans. Cubans have more in common with Puerto Ricans then they do Argentinans. Since you're Brazilian would you be Hispanic? That's hard, since "Hispanics" are people from Spanish-speaking countries. I have Brazilian friends, though, who mark themselves as Hispanics because they say they have more in common with Latin Americans then they do Americans. Whatever the USA tries to label you, remember that what you think you are is what really matters!
844250
Well you've got a uphill battle.  Latina women are a lot for a white guy to hang onto, bud.  But if your serious and live in a city with a large population of Latinos, go to where they live.  Eat in their restaurants, go to their libraries, take salsa dance classes, attend their churches.  And don't be misled, while hot natured, Latinas are basically very conservative and family oriented under it all.  Be prepared to get involved with the whole family.  Buena suerte!  (Good luck!)
210097
Life is what you make it to be.  There are quite a few well to do Hispanics in my neighborhood who worked for what they wanted.  It may be a struggle but you will eventually get just strive hard for it.  And to the dumb A S S above me with the IGNORANT response.  Check your facts sweetheart....this land was STOLEN from mostly Hispanics and Native Americans and as a Black American I found your answer to be offensive.  Why don't you take your A S S back to where you came from before you stole this land and claimed it as your own!!!!!!!!!!!
633211
Expose yourself to the things that you stereotype.\nIf you stereotype Chinese visit china town.\nIf you stereotype African Americans, visit Harlem.\nIf you stereotype people who like cars visit an auto-show...\netc etc etc\n\nYour visit has to be long enough and meaningful.\nThis way you can acquire ACTUAL experience and will no longer have to rely on the stereotypes.
718361
This is a great question.  I think it would help. It would be a positive move.  I think people would be alot more responsive.  I know I would be.  And I have to tell you, I have been very negative since the boycott.  They need to try to blend in alot more.  That is why we are called the great melting pot.  Love your culture, but if you want to become a citizen of another country, you have to adapt.  People are more accepting of others if they aren't making demands all the time.  These Latino power leaders, in my opinion are leading their people down the wrong path.
984700
im puerto rican n a couple of my friends are cuban. that whole puerto ricans n cubans dont get along thing isnt always true. i also heard that puerto ricans dont get along wit mexicans n dominicans n blacks n watever else. i think theres sumbody out there thats trynna make puerto ricans look like the enemy!  : O  \nbut that stuff doesnt matter to me. i got friends thatre mexican, colombian, dominican, costa rican n a buncha other stuff.
710363
Funny question, even better than the "ghetto latinas" question, I'm a hispanic male born and raised in Cholo Territory, No I wasn't a cholo and yes it looks ridiculous, Even scarier than that though...Picture socks knee high on a 40yr old cholo with painted on eyebrows, lol.
1053324
Honey, it is just what you like. :) And prolly you grew up in an area where there are no Filipinas.  \n\nI grew up on South Central Los Angeles, CA.  All there was really there were African Americans and small population of Latinos prom. Mexican at the time.  I am HIspanic, and I only date White men.  I'm not a racist either, it's just I got so used to African Americans and Latinos that I am just not attracted to them because of the familiaraty.  weird huh>\n\nYou're not weird, just what you're into sweetie. :) \n\nAnd you're freaking 25, go pimp yourself out and get some dates ;) goodluck.
420813
Well to tell you the truth I really disagree with both terms. I don't agree with them because they both neglect our indigenous background. Both terms are Eurocentric and where implemented by the U.S. So if you really think about it we have been label as either Latin Euro or Spanish but many of us are Mestizos and we must take into consideration the indigenous blood in us. I guess the moral of the story is that individuals should not be labeled to the convenience of others. Instead take into consideration your self identity and what really encompasses who you are and remember that individuals should also know why you are Hispanic, Latino, or Chicano.
106685
Visit Online Personals that cater to those interested in interracial dating.  You can sign up with several different Personal Sites that aren't specifically for interracial dating.  You only need to state your preference and wait for the messages to come in.  Whatever you do dude, be yourself and don't do anything to embarrass yourself. :) My last girlfriend tried to be "black" and she looked a like a fool. Haha Be yourself!
440031
well right now I live in a half white half hispanic neighborhood. and i like it this way. only because I've never known anything different.\n \n there's like 3 black families in this town.. there is no black neighborhood
750788
it sounds simpler than it is...but here goes:  Just do it!  If it is important enough to you, you will find a way to accomplish anything you set your mind too.  If you truly do not want to overcome this character flaw, you will not find a way to rid yourself of your prejudices.....\nI am white, and where I live I would be lost without our black population, they are FAR more friendly and hospitable to me than ANY of the white people living here!!!!!
319371
I'd think you'd look more Hispanic.