The Hispanic and Latine communities represent a diversity of people, cultures, languages, and more. Despite often being used interchangeably, these terms have different histories and meanings. In this interactive infographic, review the differences between race and ethnicity, and trace the evolution of Hispanic and Latine ethnic categories. By exploring their definitions and differences, we can better understand how both race and ethnicity are socially constructed concepts that change over time.
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