HispanicHeritageMM

Spain facts and culture:


 * 47,370,542 = population
 * Castilian Spanish, 74%, Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, and Basque 2% = languages
 * The average Spanish family today has 0.7 children, the Spanish birth rate is one of the lowest = family
 * At a formal dinner, the host or hostess has seating arrangements for guests = food
 * Spanish people are concerned with their public appearance, even when just running errands. = fashion

Good resource because this site says itself that the owners keep it as consice and reliable as possible. http://www.countryreports.org/

Hispanic Heritage:
 * September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12.
 * Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from spanish countries.
 * Hispanic Americans displayed courage and valor in the face of adversity. = hispanic american veterans
 * The Latino experience is one of varied cultures coming together with a fun and preserved feel of its own.

Education for Hispanics:


 * For the first time in 2012, Hispanics'college enrollment rate among 18- to 24 year-old high school graduates surpassed that of whites, by **49% **to **47% **. College enrollment grew among all race and ethnic groups during this 16-year period.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #808080; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"> www.edexcelencia.org/research/**college**-completion/united-states
 * This website is a reliable source because it says that they base their knowledge and information on providing data-driven analysis.

<span class="ft" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #545454; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;">20% of Latino adults (25 and older) had earned an associate degree or higher, compared to 36% of all adults. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #6a6a6a; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;">41% <span class="ft" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #545454; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"> of Latino students graduated within 150% of program time for first-time, full-time freshmen, compared to <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #6a6a6a; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;">50% <span class="ft" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #545454; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"> of all students.

http://bcn.boulder.co.us/univ_school/hef/

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #800000; font-family: Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 18.6666660308838px;">In 1989, a group of leaders in our community began meeting to discuss the possibility of forming an organization which would work to provide the opportunity for our citizens to continue, complete or pursue their education. The Hispanic Education Foundation was founded in January 1989. The organization is dedicated to raising funds for scholarships to be awarded to local citizens. The "Dedicated 100", "Friends of Education", and "Participatory" donars are supported by the board members of these organizations as well as educators and citizens who believe in and support the organization's goals.

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<span class="ft" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #545454; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Personal Interview:

Thesis: 140,000,000 is the population of spanish speakers in one state alone, this is why we should keep hispanic heritage alive. Millions of people depend on keeping their heritage alive because that is how they live. Hispanic education, success, and religion help to go deep into the reasoning behing keeping this culture alive.

http://www.pewhispanic.org/topics/education/ <span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Educational outcomes differ between native-born and immigrant Latinos and between Latinos and other racial and ethnic groups. Measuring those differences and the factors that produce them are critical to understanding the Latino future. The project’s research focuses on trends in school enrollment and educational attainment.

http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/hispanic.html <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">The Hispanic community understands the American Dream and have not forgotten what they were promised - that in the U.S., a free market system, allows us all to succeed economically, achieve stability and security for your family and leave your children better off than yourselves. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/m/marcorubio418952.html#hsqRPXFECR6Gwfqb.99

<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">By Marco Rubio

<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Hispanic [|foods] have many different characteristics, but one of the main things that make it distinctive is that it tends to be [|spicy] ! Here are some traditional ** Hispanic ** dishes:


 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">** Moles **: Pronounced ** Mo-lay **, the name of this dish comes from the Aztec word for "mixture." Mole Poblano de Guajolote, is a mixture of dried chiles, nuts, seeds, [|vegetables], spices and chocolate.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">** Tortillas **: This ** flat bread ** is made of wheat flour or masa and forms <span class="IL_AD" style="color: #67b045; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline;">__the base__ of tons of tasty [|Mexican] dishes like enchiladas, burritos and fajitas.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">** Ceviche: ** A Mexican dish of raw [|fish] marinated in limejuice, often in a ** chopped salad **.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">** Poc Chuc: ** A Yucatecan specialty made with [|pork] fillet cooked with tomatoes, onions and spices.

<span style="font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 22px; vertical-align: baseline;">Hispanic Arts

 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">** Mexican Basket Weaving **: Basket weaving is a [|traditional] Mexican craft.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">** Earthenware **: Terra Cotta pots and [|sculpture] are common Hispanic crafts. Terra Cotta is a hard semi-fired ** waterproof ** ceramic clay used in pottery and building construction.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">** Pinatas **: A [|paper mache] container that is decorated and filled with candy and toys. Pinata's are used as part of ** Christmas ** and birthday celebrations.

http://www.kidzworld.com/article/5032-hispanic-culture-and-heritage

Friendship

http://latinopm.com/opinion/voices/latina-still-standing/the-power-of-friendship-16045

<span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Mexican Americans have lived in the United States for most of the country's history. However, other [|Spanish-speaking] immigrants did not begin arriving in large numbers until after World War II (1939–1945). Many Puerto Ricans arrived in the 1950s. Cubans, Dominicans, Colombians, and Costa Ricans immigrated in the 1960s. And, people from still other Latin American countries followed in succeeding years. As of 2001, the three largest Latino ethnic groups were Mexican American, Puerto Rican, and Cuban American. <span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Like most immigrant groups, Latino Americans have remained loyal to the food traditions of their homelands. Many shop in small ethnic markets called //bodegas// that carry specialty foods used in Latin cooking. When they cook, they follow recipes handed down to them by their parents and grandparents. Specialty food companies have thrived by supplying Latinos with traditional cooking ingredients. The most famous of these is Goya Foods, whose products can be found in grocery stores throughout the country. <span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">The third and fourth generations of Latino families have begun to transform their cooking traditions. They vary their recipes with new ingredients and include dishes

<span style="font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 16px;">Read more: [|http://www.foodbycountry.com/Spain-to-Zimbabwe-Cumulative-Index/United-States-Latino-Americans.html#ixzz3YWwspDWB]