How cultural influences are fusing and transforming the United States

 Facts and statistics  Stereotypes and generalizations  Language  Cuisine  Music  Dance  Film  Art  Festivals/Holidays  Fashion

 Why do people from other countries come here?   Economic changes   I am an American clip- appreciate diversity   I’m not Mexican clip   Latinos in the US  Is Donald Trump racist?  Hispanic Heritage Month- The new America Ser Latino Coca Cola Pitbull Interview

CountryPopulation of Spanish- speakers Mexico121 million U.S.41 million bilingual (52.6 million) Colombia48 million Spain 46 million Argentina 42 million Facts and Statistics There are between million Spanish- speakers world wide!

-Countries where Spanish has official status. -Countries and U.S. states where Spanish has no official status but is spoken by 25% or more of the population. -Countries and U.S. states where Spanish has no official status but is spoken by 10-20% of the population. -Countries and U.S. states where Spanish has no official status but is spoken by 5-9.9% of the population.

Official or co-official language 1,000, , ,000+ Active learning of Spanish

Latino vs. Hispanic Spanish vs. Spanish- speaking  All are Mexicans  All are illegally here  All have brown skin, dark hair, dark eyes  They don’t pay taxes  All are gang members and cause crime  All are gardeners and maids  They are to blame for less jobs  They are only associated with sombreros, maracas and pi ñatas

Spanglish? Bi-lingual only? Language

Mexican or Mexican influenced Cuisine: Quesadillas Nachos Tacos Burritos Enchiladas Tortillas Tequila Guacamole Salsa Rice Black beans Refried beans Churros Flan Fajitas Chimichangas

 Javier Bardem  Penelope Cruz  Salma Hayek  Mario Lopez  Eva Mendes  Eva Longoria  George Lopez  Jessica Alba  Victoria Justice  Cameron Diaz  Frankie Muniz  Zoe Saldana  Antonio Banderas  Sofia Vergara  Diego Luna  America Ferrera

Jennifer Lopez Pitbull Shakira Selena Gomez Enrique Iglesias Marc Anthony Demi Lovato Christina Aguilera Ricky Martin Winsin y Yandel Prince Royce Daddy Yankee Juanes Carlos Santana

Salsa Zumba Meringue Tango Flamenco Mambo Cha-cha Rumba Bomba Plena Paso Doble

Imported products such as coffee, chocolate, avocados, mangoes, bananas, etc. Political influences (legal citizens can vote- many people have immigrant parents but are born in the US and are considered legal) Economic influences- Not so much “stealing” jobs, but rather doing the ones that many Americans don’t want to do. Our economy is supporting other economies. Companies hired illegal workers for half the price and no benefits. Sports –( baseball and soccer) Many players are from DR, Venezuela, Cuba and PR. Other influences

Merengue Salsa Flamenco Tango Pop Music & Dance Gente de Zona- Gozadera J Balvin Tranquila

Hispanic National Heritage Month- Sept. 15-Oct. 15 Cinco de Mayo –May 5 th Latino Fest- Sawyer Point Salsa dancing- Fountain Square What is Cinco de Mayo? Should it be celebrated?

What is Columbus Day? Should it be celebrated?

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