Defining Latino: Young People Talk Identity, Belonging | NBC Latino | NBC News

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Zusammenfassung

TLDRThe video features discussions among Afro-Latinos about their experiences of identity in America. Many express feeling marginalized, as they are often pressured to conform to societal expectations, which can lead to a conflict between their Latino and African American identities. The speakers share personal narratives of growing up with cultural pride yet facing challenges in expressing their heritage, particularly through language. The importance of visibility, acceptance, and community support is emphasized, showcasing a shared determination to assert their place within American society.

Mitbringsel

  • 🌍 Being Afro-Latino is a complex identity involving both Latino and African American cultures.
  • ❤️ Many Afro-Latinos feel pressured to fit into societal molds.
  • 🗣️ Language plays a crucial role in connecting with one's heritage.
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family influence shapes cultural understanding and acceptance.
  • 💪 Community support is vital for navigating identity challenges.
  • 📚 Afro-Latinos advocate for their visibility and acceptance in society.
  • 🌟 Embracing cultural pride is essential despite societal pressures.
  • 🤝 Negative perceptions can motivate community solidarity.
  • 🔗 Having a rich cultural background is a source of strength.
  • 🌈 Acceptance comes from within, affirming one's identity.

Zeitleiste

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    The speaker identifies as Afro-Latina and shares the challenges of navigating cultural identities. They express feelings of being too black to be Latina and too Latina to be black, indicating a struggle with societal expectations. They emphasize comfort in their identity and resilience against pressures to conform to either American or Mexican cultural norms. The speaker reflects on their family's efforts to maintain Hispanic roots while facing societal pressures to assimilate. They discuss their experience of being mistaken for Caucasian or not being recognized as Latina, which causes emotional distress but also motivates them to embrace their identity. The conversation touches on the loss of Spanish language heritage due to parental fears of discrimination, and how this affects their cultural connection. The speaker acknowledges the work their parents did to create opportunities for them, expressing hope for the future and a commitment to overcoming societal challenges as an Afro-Latino. They call for unity within the Hispanic community to assert their belonging in America despite external pressures.

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Video-Fragen und Antworten

  • What is the experience of Afro-Latinos in America?

    Afro-Latinos often feel caught between their Latino and African American heritages, facing pressures from both communities.

  • How does language play a role in identity?

    Language can create a barrier in connecting with heritage, as many Afro-Latinos may not speak Spanish or may feel ashamed for not being taught.

  • What do Afro-Latinos think about acceptance in society?

    Many Afro-Latinos feel that being Latino isn't accepted as it should be, which can create frustration around fitting into societal molds.

  • How do Afro-Latinos view their cultural backgrounds?

    They often embrace their rich cultural heritage, despite facing challenges related to discrimination and identity.

  • What motivates Afro-Latinos to assert their identity?

    Negative societal perceptions motivate Afro-Latinos to come together and demonstrate their belonging and contributions.

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    identify the hispanic american afro
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    latina
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    Chicana mexican afro Latino to my family
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    I'm Puerto Rican to the country I am
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    latina growing up I felt as though I was
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    too black to be latina and to latina and
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    to be black she got I think identifies
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    more of the political and social values
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    that I hold more than just where my
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    family's from
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    I don't feel pressure to be more Latino
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    American I'm comfortable with who I am
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    like culturally how can I be Mexican
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    when I'm pressured to be more American
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    how can I be American when I'm pressured
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    to be more Mexican my family growing up
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    one in Mita you know stick with math and
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    my Hispanic roots but also did not want
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    me to show those roots to the world a
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    lot of the times people didn't even know
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    that I was Cuban because I guess I don't
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    look like your typical Cuban my mom is
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    listening so I always grown up with her
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    culture at her language well being
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    American doesn't come up as it usually
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    does gotten people assume even other
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    Latinos assume that I am white or that
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    I'm not
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    latina or Chicana definitely hurts but
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    at the same time it's not something that
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    I can control I think I can do my best
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    to project that identity is hilarious
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    when you walk into a room and they don't
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    think you're Caucasian enough you're not
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    American enough you're not like you know
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    enough being Latino isn't as accepted as
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    it should be and it makes me feel
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    pressured to fit a certain a mold here
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    in the United States but now that I'm
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    older some more like it's what I make
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    good make of it that it's time for being
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    proud of who I am yeah well from and
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    then ultimately I think what you settle
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    on is how you use
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    [Music]
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    we're kind of stripped in a lot of cases
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    of our Spanish tongue and our Spanish
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    heritage and told it's really important
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    that you only speak English because if
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    you're from a spanish-speaking country
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    and you can't speak Spanish it's harder
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    for you to connect with the people there
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    and and not being ashamed when you do
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    speak Spanish but also not being ashamed
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    if you weren't taught it okay so Spanish
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    is not my first language because my
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    parents were afraid of me being
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    discriminated against because they were
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    discriminated against and now they're
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    hurting me because I'm not letting on
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    enough the Spanish is not my first
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    language but they don't know that I
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    couldn't speak Spanish because my
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    parents were afraid of me getting hurt
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    [Music]
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    my parents have already done all the
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    work for me and that's why I feel like
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    it's I have like a bright future ahead
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    of me because the works already been
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    done all I have to do is like harvest
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    what has been put on the ground but it's
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    about me and other afro-latinos working
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    really hard and continuing to make
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    strides
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    I feel like this country has a lot of
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    opportunity for me when you have pushed
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    another human being towards the light
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    towards positivity towards a voting
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    booth towards using their power you are
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    powerful people are telling us as
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    Hispanic that we don't belong here
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    that's kind of motivate us to join
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    together as a Hispanic community and say
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    we do belong here and despite what
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    you're saying I will prove to you why I
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    do
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Tags
  • Afro-Latina
  • Cultural Identity
  • Hispanic Heritage
  • Language Barriers
  • Community Support
  • Social Issues
  • Discrimination
  • Cultural Pride
  • Societal Expectations
  • Identity Politics