reminder that Latino characters are more than just “angry and love to gossip” (even tho people like this do exist and that’s okay)
reminder that not all Latinos are inherently sexual, are whores, and are willing to hook up with anyone
reminder that aspec Latinos exist
reminder that not all Latino men are cheaters
reminder that we still go through very-real and very hard struggles BESIDES the threat of deportation (even though this is still very important and should continue to be talked about!)
reminder that not all Latinos are illegals
reminder that Latinos and other immigrants aren’t “stealing american jobs”
reminder that not all Latinos do bad in school
reminder that not all Latinos do physical labor jobs because “they weren’t smart enough for something better”
reminder that Latinos are not inferior to you, we are all people and don’t need to prove ourselves for your respect
reminder that not all Latinos can speak Spanish
reminder that we didn’t ask for your opinion on whether or not we’re “Latino enough.” fuck you.
reminder that Latinos can be abused too
reminder that Latinos can also be mentally ill
reminder that Latinos face racism and micro-aggressions too
reminder that not all Latinos are Mexican. (even though we love to see the representation and I love seeing their culture being explored!)
reminder that’s Brazilians and Hatians are Latinos too (even though some might not identify themselves as Latino)
reminder that there are Latinos in the Caribbean too
reminder that latinos are El Salvadorians, Columbians, Peruvians, Haitians, Venezuelans, Dominicans, Bolivians, Cubans, Mexicans, Brazilians, Uruguayans, Chileans, Puerto Ricans, and many more
reminder that Latinos can be white, black, brown, mixed, short, tall, fat, skinny, chubby, and all the in-betweens, and we’re all beautiful
reminder that not all Latinos fit the stereotypes
reminder that the ones that do fit stereotypes deserve the same amount of respect as Latinos who don’t fit the stereotypes
reminder that no matter if you fit some, all, or none of these, it doesn’t make you any less Latino
Te amo, mi gente Latina đź’ś
you are all wonders of this world, la luz en la vida de alguien
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
