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Makayla Martin What are the 3 largest Hispanic origin groups livings in the US?

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Makayla Martin What are the 3 largest Hispanic origin groups livings in the US?

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Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Cuba

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Pew Research Center's Hispanic Trends Project

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I. Overview

Among the 50.7 million Hispanics in the United States, nearly two-thirds (65%), or 33 million, self-identify as being of Mexican origin, according to tabulations of the 2010 American Community Survey (ACS) by the Pew Hispanic Center, a project of the Pew Research Center. No other Hispanic subgroup rivals the size of the Mexican-origin population. Puerto Ricans, the nation's second largest Hispanic origin group, make up just 9% of the total Hispanic population in the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Overall, the 10 largest Hispanic origin groups-Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Salvadorans, Dominicans, Guatemalans, Colombians, Hondurans, Ecuadorians and Peruvians-make up 92% of the U.S. Hispanic population. Six Hispanic origin groups have populations greater than 1 million.

Hispanic origin groups differ from each other in a number of ways. For instance, U.S. Hispanics of Mexican origin have the lowest median age, at 25 years, while Hispanics of Cuban origin have the highest median age, at 40 years. Colombians are the most likely to have a college degree (32%) while Salvadorans are the least likely (7%). Ecuadorians have the highest annual median household income ($50,000) while Dominicans have the lowest ($34,000). Half of Hondurans do not have health insurance-the highest share among Hispanic origin groups. By contrast, just 15% of Puerto Ricans do not have health insurance.

Top Regions and Counties

Hispanic subgroups also differ in their states, regions and counties of geographic concentration. Mexicans, Salvadorans and Guatemalans are largely concentrated in western states, while Cubans, Colombians, Hondurans and Peruvians are largely concentrated in the South. The largest numbers of Puerto Ricans, Dominicans and Ecuadorians are in the Northeast.

The nation's Cuban population is the most concentrated. Nearly half (48%) live in one county-Miami-Dade County in Florida. Miami-Dade County is also home to the nation's largest Colombian, Honduran and Peruvian communities.

For Mexicans, Salvadorans and Guatemalans, Los Angeles County in California contains each group's largest community. Los Angeles County alone contains 9% of the nation's Hispanic population. Bronx County in New York contains the largest Puerto Rican and Dominican populations. And Queens County in New York contains the largest Ecuadorian population.

Changes since 2000

This report also includes an analysis of changes in the characteristics of the 10 largest Hispanic origin groups from 2000 to 2010.

During the decade, the foreign-born share of each major Hispanic origin group declined. Among all Hispanics, the share foreign born fell from 40% in 2000 to 37% in 2010. Meanwhile the share holding U.S. citizenship increased from 71% in 2000 to 74% in 2010. Among all foreign-born Hispanics, the share holding U.S. citizenship increased from 28% in 2000 to 29% in 2010.

Hispanics have made gains in terms of their educational attainment during the decade. In each of the 10 groups, the share ages 25 and older with a college degree increased. Among all Hispanics, the share with a college degree increased from 10% in 2000 to 13% in 2010.

Defining Hispanic Origin

Hispanic origin is based on self-described family ancestry or place of birth in response to a question on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Ancestry is not necessarily the same as the place of birth of the respondent, nor is it indicative of immigrant or citizenship status. For example a U.S. citizen born in Los Angeles of Mexican immigrant parents or grandparents may (or may not) identify his or her Hispanic origin as Mexico. Likewise, some immigrants born in Mexico may identify another country as their origin depending on the place of birth of their ancestors.

However, most Hispanic origin groups had lower median household incomes in 2010 than in 2000 (adjusted to 2010 dollars). Overall, median household income among Hispanics fell from $43,100 in 2000 to $40,000 in 2010-a decrease of 7%. And the share living in poverty increased two percentage points, from 23% in 2000 to 25% in 2010. Among all U.S. households, median household income (in 2010 dollars) fell from $54,200 in 2000 to $49,800 in 2010-a drop of $4,400 or 8%. The poverty rate for all Americans increased by three percentage points over the same period.

Hispanics are the nation's largest minority group, representing 16.4% of the U.S. population. By comparison, non-Hispanic blacks, who are the nation's second largest minority group, represent 12.3% of the nation's population and non-Hispanic Asians rank third at 4.7%.

Hispanics are also the nation's largest immigrant group and one of its fastest growing populations. According to the Census Bureau, Hispanic population growth between 2000 and 2010 accounted for more than half of the nation's population growth ( Passel, Cohn and Lopez, 2011). Among the nation's 40 million immigrants, nearly half (47%) are Hispanic ( Pew Hispanic Center, 2012).

2011). Among the nation's 40 million immigrants, nearly half (47%) are Hispanic ( Pew Hispanic Center, 2012).

This report compares the 10 largest Hispanic origin groups in the U.S. on several characteristics. In addition, accompanying this report are 10 statistical profiles -one for each Hispanic origin group. Each statistical profile describes the demographic, employment and income characteristics of a Hispanic origin population residing in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The characteristics of an origin group are also compared with all Hispanics and the U.S. population overall.

This report uses data from the 2010 American Community Survey (ACS), the 2010 U.S. Census and the 2000 U.S. Census (5% IPUMS). The accompanying Hispanic origin profiles use data from the 2010 ACS.

About this Report

This report examines the Hispanic population of the United States by its 10 largest origin groups.

The data for this report are derived from the 2010 American Community Survey (1% IPUMS), which provides detailed geographic, demographic and economic characteristics for each group. The 2000 Census (5% IPUMS) provides data for comparisons in the summary.

Accompanying this report are profiles of the 10 largest Hispanic origin groups- Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Salvadorans, Cubans, Dominicans, Guatemalans, Colombians, Hondurans, Ecuadorians and Peruvians. Also accompanying this report is an interactive graphic ranking these groups on several characteristics.

About the Authors

Seth Motel is a research assistant at the Pew Hispanic Center. Motel earned his B.A. in political science from Brown University.

Eileen Patten is a research assistant at the Pew Hispanic Center. Patten earned her B.A. in sociology and English from the University of Michigan.

Acknowledgements

The authors thank Paul Taylor for editorial guidance. Mark Lopez and Rakesh Kochhar provided comments. Antonio Rodriguez checked numbers in the report. Molly Rohal was the copy editor.

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The 10 Largest Hispanic Origin Groups: Characteristics, Rankings, Top Counties

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Among the 50.7 million Hispanics in the United States, nearly two-thirds (65%), or 33 million, self-identify as being of Mexican origin, according to tabulations of the 2010 American Community Survey (ACS) by the Pew Hispanic Center, a project of the Pew Research Center. No other Hispanic subgroup rivals the size of the Mexican-origin population.

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Rachel Gore- Explain the difference between the terms "Spanish", "Hispanic", and "Latino" 

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Rachel Gore- Explain the difference between the terms "Spanish", "Hispanic", and "Latino" 

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A Spanish person is a person of Spanish decent, meaning from Spain. A Hispanic person is someone of Spanish Speaking origin. People from Spain would be Spanish and Hispanic because they are from Spain and it is a Spanish speaking country. However you can be Hispanic, for example from Mexico, and not be Spanish. Latino means someone from a Latin American origin. Someone from Brazil would be Latino but not Hispanic because they do not speak Spanish. Hispanic focuses more on whether your family speaks the Spanish language and Latino focuses on the country of origin.
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/difference-between-hispanic-latino-and-spanish_us_55a7ec20e4b0c5f0322c9e44

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Lauren: Which 3 US states have the highest Hispanic population?

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Lauren: Which 3 US states have the highest Hispanic population?

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New Mexico: 48.8%
Texas: 39.4%
California: 39.1%

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Aaliyah: How many Hispanics are living in the United States? What percentage of the population is this? 

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Aaliyah: How many Hispanics are living in the United States? What percentage of the population is this? 

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There are 57.5 million Hispanics living in the United States, according to the 2017 United States census. This is about 17.8% of the national population.

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In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, observed during the week that included Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. In 1989, Congress expanded the observance to a month long celebration (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) of the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

Sept. 15 is the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively.

Population

57.5 million

The Hispanic population of the United States as of July 1, 2016, making people of Hispanic origin the nation's largest ethnic or racial minority. Hispanics constituted 17.8 percent of the nation's total population.

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In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, observed during the week that included Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. In 1989, Congress expanded the observance to a month long celebration (Sept. 15-Oct.

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Caleb: What civilizations were already in existence when the Spanish arrived in the new world?

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Caleb: What civilizations were already in existence when the Spanish arrived in the new world?

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The Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas where the inhabitants of South/ Central America. Modern day Mexico is where the Aztec empire was. The Incan empire was on top of Machu Picchu mountain and high up in the Andes.
https://www.classzone.com/net_explorations/U4/U4_article5.cfm

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Aryana Glenn/ What happened to the native populations after the Spanish "conquistadors" arrived?

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Aryana Glenn/ What happened to the native populations after the Spanish "conquistadors" arrived?

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Once the Spanish arrived, the Natives began to receive diseases from them which caused their population to decrease. (small pox) The natives also had to go into war and slavery.

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January 24, 2012 , CORDIS

Researchers from Germany and the United States suggest that the European conquest triggered the loss of more than half the Native American population. The results of their study provide new insight into the demise of the indigenous population. Experts recognise that Native Americans died while at war or due to diseases when Europeans first arrived in the Americas; the question this latest study addresses is how the overall population was impacted by the conquest. Extensive genetic analysis proved that a transient contraction in population sizes by some 50% occurred approximately 500 years ago. The findings substantiate historical records indicating how the European settlers impacted the peoples of North and South America: diseases, wars, famine and slavery all played a part. The study was presented in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ( PNAS).

Using the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) of Native American women in North and South America, a two-man research team from the Göttingen University in Germany and the University of Washington in the United States drew up a family tree of contemporary and ancient Native peoples.

Overall, 137 mitochondrial genomes and 63 old subsequences of this genome were assessed. The researchers pointed out that the mitochondrial genome is passed on through the maternal lineage. Sophisticated bioinformational methods indicated how the Native American population peaked around 5 000 years ago and then remained constant for millennia. About 500 years ago later, the population shrank by half.

"These losses were not limited to specific regions, but rather distributed across both American continents, with the severest impacts occurring in the most densely populated regions," said Dr. Lars Fehren-Schmitz of the Göttingen University. This decline did not last very long; the indigenous population started to grow again quite quickly. "This new population growth suggests that the cause of the decline can only be attributable to fast- and short-acting factors, for example, from diseases brought over by the Europeans in combination with war and famine, and was not due to centuries-long processes, as is commonly assumed," he added.

Said Brendan O'Fallon of the University of Washington: 'We really saw a big, sudden decrease in population among the Native Americans about 500 years ago. That's, of course, right when the Europeans first arrived. It was sort of a new line of evidence that, really, confirmed, I think, what a lot of people's previous suspicions were but maybe hadn't really been documented in this one area.

"The basic idea behind that is that when a population size is fairly small, lots of people tend to share the same ancestors at about the same time. The bigger the population size, the longer it takes everyone to find a common ancestor. So, the tree is just overall bigger."

The duo also spatially reconstructed the historical population trends on North and South America by mapping the quick spread along the coastlines and across the continents of the first humans to settle in America. Approximately 15 000 to 17 000 years ago, these peoples migrated from Asia by crossing the Bering Strait, which today lies below sea level. But it was only later, after the individual groups had acclimatised to their new environments, that the population sizes grew substantially, according to the duo.

More information: O'Fallon, B. D. and Fehren-Schmitz, L., 'Native Americans experienced a strong population bottleneck coincident with European contact', PNAS, 2011. DOI: 10.10373/pnas.1112563108

Provided by: CORDIS

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How the European conquest affected Native Americans

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January 24, 2012 , CORDIS Researchers from Germany and the United States suggest that the European conquest triggered the loss of more than half the Native American population. The results of their study provide new insight into the demise of the indigenous population.

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Rebekah Blackwelder: Information for the Charlotte Latin American Festival

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Rebekah Blackwelder: Information for the Charlotte Latin American Festival

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Date: Saturday, Sep 29, 12-8pm
Location: Symphony Park at South Park Mall, 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte
Cost: free admission until 2pm, $5 after 2 pm

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Festival Latinoamericano, Charlotte's signature cultural event, returns for its 28th year to Symphony Park on Saturday Septmber 29 from 12 to 8PM; with an incredible lineup of musical artists and dance performances, a diverse authentic selection of Latin American food, handmade crafts, visual artists, and an interactive street festival environment with activities for the whole family.

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DeShanti Ervin- Name some famous athletes with Hispanic Heritage. Which one is your favorite?

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DeShanti Ervin- Name some famous athletes with Hispanic Heritage. Which one is your favorite?

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Roberto Clemente,  Alex Rodriguez, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Victor Cruz, Maritza Correia, etc. Alex Rodriguez and Victor Cruz is my favorite because I've seen them play soccer and football a few times and they are good at what they do.
(New York Giants, Seattle Mariners)

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Explore Biography's collection of Hispanic Athletes. See our picks, along with full biographies, photo galleries and videos, only on Biography.com.

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Brady (Several US state names are derived from the Spanish Language. Name 3 of these states and the meanings of their names) 

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Brady (Several US state names are derived from the Spanish Language. Name 3 of these states and the meanings of their names) 

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Montana - Comes from the word montaña which stands for "mountain"
Arizona - Comes from the word árida zone which means "arid zone
Colorado - Means "ruddy" in spanish and was named after the Colorado river

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Spain's influence can be seen across the United States, where it has been present over the course of history. As a result, there are countless states, cities, and counties with names of Spanish origin, mainly in the Southwest. Can you think of which states these might be?

There are two explanations for the origin of the name Arizona: either from árida zona, meaning arid zone in Spanish, or from a Spanish word of Basque origin that means The Good Oak.

To find the origin of California, we should recall the name of a fictional island country mentioned in Las Sergas de Esplandián, a popular Spanish chivalric romance written by Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo, which was published in 1510.

The name Colorado means red colored or "ruddy." It was named after the Colorado River, whose waters were of that color.

In the beginning, Florida was named Pascua Florida by explorer Ponce de Leon on Easter in 1513. This expression means "Flowery Easter" or "Flowering Easter" due to Spain's Easter celebration.

The name of this U.S. state is latinized from Spanish, meaning "mountainous."

This name comes from the Spanish mountain range called Sierra Nevada, meaning "snow-covered mountain range."

New Mexico is a comes from Spanish the words Nuevo México.

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There are two explanations for the origin of the name Arizona: either from árida zona, meaning arid zone in Spanish, or from a Spanish word of Basque origin that means The Good Oak.

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Natalia / of what religious affiliation(s) are the majority of Hispanics? 

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Natalia / of what religious affiliation(s) are the majority of Hispanics? 

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Most Hispanics are Catholic but some are Protestant. 55% of the Hispanic population is Catholic and 22% of the population is Protestant.
http://www.pewforum.org/2014/05/07/the-shifting-religious-identity-of-latinos-in-the-united-states/

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Desmond Pang - List as many US cities as you can that have names of Spanish origins.

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Desmond Pang - List as many US cities as you can that have names of Spanish origins.

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US cities that have names of Spanish origins are Sante Fe, Los Angeles, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, Palo Alto, San Diego, San Jose, Fresno, Las Vegas, El Paso, and Amarillo.

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Spanish cities in the United States | Diseñar America

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Spain founded and governed a large number of cities in the present-day United States; some of them are as historically relevant as St. Augustine (FL) - the oldest city in the country - or New Orleans. Many other, sometimes very significant, cities in the United States can trace their origin to a Spanish settlement of some kind.

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Markus: What language do Latinos and people from Latin America speak? 

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Markus: What language do Latinos and people from Latin America speak? 

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Other than Spanish, the languages that Latinos and people from Latin America speak are Portuguese, Mayan, Jamaican Creole, Dutch and even French.

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Latin America typically refers to the nations of South and Central America, but technically it refers to all the countries that once belonged to the empires of Spain and Portugal during the discovery of the American continents. As such, it also includes many of the Caribbean island nations, as well as Mexico, Brazil and Colombia. Because of the heritage of these nations, Spanish and Portuguese are most commonly spoken, but there are many other languages in the region as well.

Spanish

Spanish, as it is spoken in the Americas, is not the same Spanish as spoken in Spain. They are different dialects of the same language, and Spanish in Latin America is referred to as Latinoamerica, and Spanish in Spain is referred to as castellano. Spanish is the most widely spoken language in Latin America, and it is the primary language in every South American country except Brazil, Suriname and French Guyana, as well as Puerto Rico, Cuba and several other islands.

Portuguese

Portuguese is spoken throughout South America, but it is the primary language of only one nation: Brazil. Brazil is the most populous and largest country in South America, so even though Portuguese is not the primary language elsewhere on the continent, almost half the population of South America speaks it. Though the Portuguese spoken in Brazil differs from the Portuguese spoken in Portugal, it is not considered a different language.

Other Languages

English is widely spoken in Latin America, especially in areas that are popular tourist destinations, in cities and among young people. It is not a native language of any Latin American nation. French is spoken in certain areas of Latin America, including Haiti and French Guyana, where it is the primary language. Due to large native populations in the South American interior, as well as a melting pot of languages in the Caribbean, it is difficult to say how many other languages and dialects are spoken in Latin America, but other languages include Jamaican Creole, Mayan and Quechua, the language of the Incas. Dutch is also spoken in the Latin American region, in both Suriname in South America and on some Caribbean islands. However, Dutch is spoken in countries that were not part of the Spanish and Portuguese empires, so according to that definition, these nations are not part of Latin America.

About the Author

Beau Prichard has been a freelance writer and editor since 1999. He specializes in fiction, travel and writing coaching. He has traveled in the United Kingdom, Europe, Mexico and Australia. Prichard grew up in New Zealand and holds a Bachelor of Arts in writing from George Fox University.

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What Languages Do Latin Americans Speak?

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Latin America typically refers to the nations of South and Central America, but technically it refers to all the countries that once belonged to the empires of Spain and Portugal during the discovery of the American continents. As such, it also includes many of the Caribbean island nations, as well as Mexico, Brazil ...

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Anasia/ Post information (date/location/cost) for the Hola Charlotte Festival. 

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Anasia/ Post information (date/location/cost) for the Hola Charlotte Festival. 

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The Hola Charlotte Festival is going to happen on Saturday, October 6th from 12pm to 7pm.  This is going to take place on Tryon Street between Trade and 8th Streets. The event is free of charge.

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Jody Mace

The sixth annual Hola Charlotte Festival celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture. It will take place Saturday, October 7th, 2017, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tryon Street between Trade and 8th Streets.

This is a free event.

Festival highlights include live Latin music and cultural performances all day, the Latin American Cultural Village, a kids' zone, and of course authentic Latin cuisine.

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Hola Charlotte Festival October 7 - Charlotte On The Cheap

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POSTED BY Jody Mace The sixth annual Hola Charlotte Festival celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture. It will take place Saturday, October 7th, 2017, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tryon Street between Trade and 8th Streets. This is a free event.

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Maggi/ Who was Jaime Escalante, and what did he do that was important? 

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Maggi/ Who was Jaime Escalante, and what did he do that was important? 

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Jaime was a Bolivian math and physics teacher who taught troubled students. He gained fame by leading most of the students to pass the advanced placement calculus test. He saw potential in students that other teachers failed to see.

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Jaime Alfonso Escalante Gutiérrez was a celebrated Bolivian teacher and one of the most famous educators in America during 1980s and 1990s. He began teaching mathematics to troubled students in a Los Angeles school and became famous for leading many of them to pass the advanced placement calculus test. Born to teacher parents, he realized that his true passion was teaching and following in their footsteps, he became an educator as well. Later, he left Bolivia in search of a better life but upon arriving in America, he learned that his teaching credentials were not sufficient to teach there. So he earned another bachelor's degree plus an American teaching certificate in order to become an educator. As a teacher, he strove to bring his kids to their full potential, working with them to help them understand mathematics. He is best remembered as the mathematics teacher at Garfield High School who led a group of students to excel at complex subjects such as advanced algebra, trigonometry, and calculus. A group of his students passed the advance placement exam in calculus for the first time in the history of the school-one of his greatest achievements as a teacher. He saw the potential in his students that other teachers had failed to see before, and pushed them to amazing heights.

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Who was Jaime Escalante? Everything You Need to Know

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Jaime Alfonso Escalante Gutiérrez was a celebrated Bolivian teacher and one of the most famous educators in America during 1980s and 1990s. He began teaching mathematics to troubled students in a Los Angeles school and became famous for leading many of them to pass the advanced placement calculus test.

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Abbey: Where is Latin America? What countries/ areas of the world does it include?

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Abbey: Where is Latin America? What countries/ areas of the world does it include?

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Central and South America are the areas the are included in Latin America.
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/which-countries-make-up-latin-america.html