"Latinos Bring New Energy to America's DNA," by United States Hispanic Leadership Institute

I love this graphic out of the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) that I think we should share liberally everywhere. Our young people, in particular, need to know and embrace this very positive notion that Latinos are most definitely adding new energy to America's DNA. 

To this, I would add that we are doing this through a replenishing of our own DNA that tracks back to the native peoples of this continent, a DNA that has prevailed against all odds.

There's nothing to fear and much to celebrate. We as a country need to pivot and engage in less fear mongering and more celebrating. If I can't dance, I won't have a revolution! 😊

Sí se puede! Yes we can!

-Angela Valenzuela

The 2020 Census has confirmed that the Hispanization of America 2.0 is effectively underway. The original HoA surfaced following the 1990 Census. Over the next 30 years, Hispanics made unprecedented inroads into American life and culture. Latinos became the leading actors in films. Our music dominated the industry. Salsa outsold ketchup in grocery stores. Nachos outsold hotdogs at baseball games. Latinos started winning the Nobel prize in literature and science. The era of blending in gave way to standing out. The graphic above provides an overview of the accelerated growth and impact of Latinos on the American landscape. Whether it's making America great again or building back better, Latinos arguably are the driving force of progress. The 2020 Census has verified what we Hispanics saw coming throughout the last decade. Latinos accounted for over half of the total population growth in the United States. Eighty percent of all new businesses were started by Latinos. Latino voter registration increased from 11 million to 18 million, and turnout increased from 6.5 million to 16 million. Latino purchasing power increased from $1 trillion to $1.7 trillion, the 2nd largest in America. The Latino GDP went from 10th largest in the world to 8th, surpassing Italy and Germany. Please share this with anybody who says we are a sleeping giant. ¡La raza no duerme! The Hispanization of America 2.0 is energizing every aspect of American society. Kudos to the We Are All Human Foundation and its flagship program, Hispanic Star, for sharing this very informative graphic.

About USHLI For 39 years, the mission of the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) has been and continues to be to fulfill the promises and principles of democracy by promoting education and leadership development, empowering Latinos and similarly disenfranchised groups through civic engagement and research, and by maximizing participation in the electoral process.