Why People Are Using The Term LatinX

What does Latinx mean?

 

Latinx is the gender-neutral alternative to Latino, Latina and even Latin@. Used by scholars, activists and an increasing number of journalists, Latinx is quickly gaining popularity among the general public. It’s part of a “linguistic revolution” that aims to move beyond gender binaries and is inclusive of the intersecting identities of Latin American descendants

LatinX vs. Latinos, Latinas, Latino, Latinos

“If you choose to continue to call yourself Latino or Latina, that is your prerogative,” she says. “I think you can use whatever you prefer, as long as when you’re talking about other groups of people, you make a conscious effort to be inclusive and not silence or discount any voices.”

Latino Majority App Wants to Step Up Despacito Pace of LatinX Political Empowerment 

New free non-partisan proximity-based app highlights urgency and resources for LatinX to develop, shout out, act and connect local grassroots political change initiatives in Latino majority communities.

Free Latino Majority Mobile App

Latino Majority is a free nonpartisan independent proximity-based app to empower, inform, facilitate and encourage USA Latinos to vote, run for office, shout out, act, support, volunteer & connect with other Latinos and Latinas nationwide.

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Latinx Purchasing Power Driving USA Growth

 

 "U.S. Hispanic buying power at $1.4 Trillion in 2016 was larger than the gross domestic product of Mexico and bigger than the economies of all but 14 countries in the world. 

LatinX Vote Growth & Power

 

Since 2012, the number of Hispanic eligible voters has increased by 4 million, accounting for 37% of the growth in all eligible voters during that span.

 

A LatinX Twitter List by LatinX PAC's 

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