Hispanic Heritage Month prompts reflection on colonialism’s legacy, inclusive labels
The Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science tables and talks to visitors at the Florida Museum of Natural History Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.
Publication: The Independent Florida Alligator
Date: October 10, 2022
From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanic and Latinx food, music and history take center stage — gearing up for a monthlong celebration of culture and traditions.
In Gainesville, where about 12% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino, Hispanic Heritage Month is focused on embracing the rich Hispanic and Latinx culture within the community. But among the celebrations, there’s also reflection upon the history of colonialism in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Kaylinn Escobar, a 20-year-old UF public health junior who is Colombian-American, said she feels like the term “Hispanic” generalizes Latinx cultures and trivializes the history and customs the month’s supposed to honor.
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