Finding Latinx

I think this was a nice start. Latino-a-x-e/ people of Latin American/Caribbean descent who do not identify as Latino-a-x-e, are complex and are not a monolith. This book is as the title states. This is a focus on voices that are redefining the Latino identity. There are many folks fighting over the word Latino as if it has existed since the beginning of time when it in fact was created in the 80's and has been a disservice ever since. The fact is that there are many issues within the community that need to be addressed. Every country represented has their own culture and traditions and needs. The word falsely represents unity when there is none.

The voices highlighted in this book are only a drop in the bucket. It is the responsibility of many to teach the masses. The masses have to want to learn and seek out other perspectives and learn other histories as well. This book is a starting point or one of many.

The redefinition that the title refers to are those that are marginalized within this community. They have had to figure things out on their own while navigating many cultures. It is a perspective many would like to ignore and/or ridicule and shrug off.