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Advancing U.S. Latino Entrepreneurship

Author : Marlene Orozco
Publisher : Purdue University Press
ISBN 13 : 1557539391
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (575 download)

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Download or read book Advancing U.S. Latino Entrepreneurship written by Marlene Orozco and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 2020-04-15 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advancing U.S. Latino Entrepreneurship examines business formation and success among Latinos by identifying arrangements that enhance entrepreneurship and by understanding the sociopolitical contexts that shape entrepreneurial trajectories. While it is well known that Latinos make up one of the largest and fastest growing populations in the U.S., Latino-owned businesses are now outpacing this population growth and the startup business growth of all other demographic groups in the country. The institutional arrangements shaping business formation are no level playing field. Minority entrepreneurs face racism and sexism, but structural barriers are not the only obstacles that matter; there are agentic barriers and coethnics present challenges as well as support to each other. Yet minorities engage in business formation, and in doing so, change institutional arrangements by transforming the attitudes of society and the practices of policymakers. The economic future of the country is tied to the prospects of Latinos forming and growing business. The diversity of Latino experience constitutes an economic resource for those interested in forming businesses that appeal to native-born citizens and fellow immigrants alike, ranging from local to national to international markets. This book makes a substantial contribution to the literature on entrepreneurship and wealth creation by focusing on Latinos, a population vastly understudied on these topics, by describing processes and outcomes for Latino entrepreneurs. Unfairly, the dominant story of Latinos—especially Mexican Americans—is that of dispossession and its consequences. Advancing U.S. Latino Entrepreneurship makes clear the undiminished ambitions of Latinos as well as the transformative relationships among people, their practices, and the political context in which they operate. The reality of Latino entrepreneurs demands new attention and focus.

Thriving Latina Entrepreneurs in America

Author : Maria de Lourdes Sobrino
Publisher : Academic Learning Company LLC
ISBN 13 : 9780832950070
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (5 download)

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Book Synopsis Thriving Latina Entrepreneurs in America by : Maria de Lourdes Sobrino

Download or read book Thriving Latina Entrepreneurs in America written by Maria de Lourdes Sobrino and published by Academic Learning Company LLC. This book was released on 2007 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thriving Latina Entrepreneurs in America answers a question the author frequently encounters, "How did you take the determination to leave your family and your country to start a business in a foreign land and became successful?" This book is an inspiration and guide for everyone, especially for women of various ethnic backgrounds in different industry segments, who are entrepreneurs or plan to have a business one day. The author shares her story of more than thirty years as a Latina entrepreneur. Sobrino interviews other successful Latinas who share their experiences in finding a particular niche industry, establishing their businesses, and contributing to the economy and development of our country. Thriving Latina Entrepreneurs in America is a book that encourages the reader to succeed and make a difference.

Hispanic-Latino Entrepreneurship

Author : J. Mark Munoz
Publisher : Business Expert Press
ISBN 13 : 1606493574
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book Hispanic-Latino Entrepreneurship written by J. Mark Munoz and published by Business Expert Press. This book was released on 2014-12-19 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hispanic-Latino community is large, expanding, and an important contributor to the U.S. economy. Numbering over 50 million, Hispanic-Latinos currently represent about 16% of the population. Hispanic-Latinos engage in a diversity of jobs that help keep the American economic engine running. The practice of entrepreneurship has been on the rise with over 2.3 million business in the United States categorized as Hispanic-owned, generating over $345 billion in sales. This book examines the entrepreneurial mindset of Hispanic-Latinos in the United States. With limited literature on the subject, the authors created a pioneering book that captures the viewpoints of real-life Hispanic-Latino entrepreneurs. Using a 15-item questionnaire, the authors obtained information on entrepreneurial intent, goals, and business strategies utilized. This book highlights real world business experiences, inlcuding challenges relating to entrepreneurial pursuits, and the importance of hardwork, discipline, and a positive mindset in the success of an enterprise.

Class, Ethnicity, Gender and Latino Entrepreneurship

Author : María Eugenia Verdaguer
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135844631
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (358 download)

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Book Synopsis Class, Ethnicity, Gender and Latino Entrepreneurship by : María Eugenia Verdaguer

Download or read book Class, Ethnicity, Gender and Latino Entrepreneurship written by María Eugenia Verdaguer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-02-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on surveys and in-depth interviews, this book examines the social and economic relations of first-generation Latino entrepreneurs. Verdaguer explores social patterns between and within groups, situating immigrant entrepreneurship within concrete geographical, demographic and historical spaces. Her study not only reveals that Latinos' strategies for access to business ownership and for business development are cut across class, ethnic and gender lines, but also that immigrants' options, practices, and social spaces remain largely shaped by patriarchal gender relations within the immigrant family, community and economy. This book is a necessary addition to the literature on immigration, class, gender relations, and the intersectionality of these issues.

Latino Entrepreneurs

Author : Susan Zannos
Publisher : Mitchell Lane Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781584150893
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (58 download)

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Download or read book Latino Entrepreneurs written by Susan Zannos and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers. This book was released on 2001-10 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, whether starting from scratch or buying an existing business, focusing on the unique experiences of Hispanic Americans through profiles of Latino business owners.

Latino Almanac

Author : Nicolás Kanellos
Publisher : Visible Ink Press
ISBN 13 : 1578597536
Total Pages : 1139 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (785 download)

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Download or read book Latino Almanac written by Nicolás Kanellos and published by Visible Ink Press. This book was released on 2022-09-20 with total page 1139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A celebration of people and pride! Explore the achievements and contributions of Latinos in the United States with this illuminating history. Latinos in the United States are a vibrant mix of people and multiple identities, each unique, varied, and accomplished. Beginning with the Spanish explorers in the sixteenth century, Latinos have been an important part of American society. They’ve fought the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and all wars in between and since, and in the last decade, their businesses have grown at twice the pace of the overall U.S. economy. The most complete and affordable single-volume reference on Latino history available today, Latino Almanac: From Columbus to Corporate America honors the history and the impact of Latinos on the United States. This hefty tome is a fascinating mix of biographies, little-known or misunderstood historical facts, and enlightening essays on significant legislation, movements, current issues, and achievements across a variety of fields, including business, labor, politics, the military, music, sports, law, media, religion, art, literature, theater, film, science, technology, and medicine. A large collection of 650 biographies includes both celebrated and lesser-known Latino stars, such as Dolores Fernández Huerta, labor leader Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court justice Juan Felipe Herrera, U.S. poet laureate Roberto C. Goizueta, businessperson, former CEO of Coca-Cola Selena Gómez, actor, singer, producer Rebecca Lobo, basketball player, sports analyst Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, U.S. congressperson Ellen Ochoa, astronaut, engineer Anthony R. Jiménez, entrepreneur María Hinojosa, journalist Dennis Chávez, U.S. senator Oscar Muñoz, businessperson, CEO United Airlines Antonia Novello, surgeon general of the United States Geraldo Miguel Rivera, journalist Lin-Manuel Miranda, playwright, actor, director Alex Rodríguez, baseball player Rodolfo Anaya, novelist Desi Arnaz, television producer, actor, singer Jessica Mendoza, sportscaster, softball player Nydia Velásquez, U.S. congressperson Edward James Olmos, actor Marco Rubio, U.S. senator Rita Moreno, actor, dancer César Chávez, labor leader Marcelo Claure, businessperson, former Sprint CEO Ariel Dorfman, playwright, novelist Miriam Colón, actress, theater owner, producer Joaquín Castro, chair of the Hispanic Congressional Caucus And many, many more! While Latinos are among both the original and newest immigrants, today the majority of U.S. Latinos were born here and most speak English—although most are bilingual to one degree or another. Their influence on the economy and culture continues to increase. Their impact on the United States has been wide-ranging. Salsa has even overtaken ketchup to become the most popular condiment in the United States! Devoted to illustrating the moving and often lost history of Latinos in America, Latino Almanac is a unique and valuable resource. Numerous photographs and illustrations, a helpful bibliography, a timeline, and an extensive index add to its usefulness. Commemorating and honoring Latino achievements, honors, and influence, this important book brings to light all there is to admire and discover about Latino Americans!

Entrepreneurs and the Search for the American Dream

Author : Zulema Valdez
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317413296
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (174 download)

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Download or read book Entrepreneurs and the Search for the American Dream written by Zulema Valdez and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-12-08 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book's central focus explores several "myths" associated with American entrepreneurship: the idea that small business owners are "job creators"; that entrepreneurs are the "backbone" or "engine" of the economy; that entrepreneurship provides a path of economic mobility for immigrants, ethnic and racial minorities, and women; that the Horatio Algiers "rags to riches" story is possible for anyone willing to work hard. Instead, I provide a critical perspective that challenges these myths of American enterprise, arguing that successful entrepreneurship requires access to social and economic capital resources and support that are often distributed along the lines of race, class, and gender in the highly stratified American economy and society.

Global Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Author : Sarika Pruthi
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1529765250
Total Pages : 545 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (297 download)

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Download or read book Global Entrepreneurship & Innovation written by Sarika Pruthi and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2023-04-05 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a globalised world, entrepreneurial ventures and innovation projects today tend to function internationally across a range of different countries and regions in order to be successful. It is vital therefore for entrepreneurs, innovators and indeed all business professionals to be thinking and acting with a global mindset. This comprehensive textbook helps you to develop such a mindset by drawing on theory, research, examples and case studies. There is a strong focus on developing countries and emerging economies throughout the text given the centrality of these markets to successful business today. Dedicated chapters shine a unique spotlight on timely topics such as migration, immigration, ethnicity and digitalisation in relation to entrepreneurship. Case studies and examples are included from around the world and include small start-ups, SMEs and well-known international brands such as Amazon, Dyson and Uber. Written in an accessible style for readers, there are additionally a wide range of learning features in each chapter including learning outcomes, summaries and discussion questions, alongside visual aids. This text is essential reading for university and college courses related to international entrepreneurship and global innovation. Sarika Pruthi is Associate Professor in the School of Global Innovation and Leadership at Lucas College and Graduate School of Business, San José State University, USA. Jay Mitra is Professor of Business Enterprise and Innovation and Director of the Venture Academy at Essex Business School, University of Essex, UK, and Visiting Professor at Luneburg University, Germany.

The New Entrepreneurs

Author : Zulema Valdez
Publisher : Stanford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0804773211
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book The New Entrepreneurs written by Zulema Valdez and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2011-02-17 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a focus on a diverse group of Latino entrepreneurs in the Houston area, Valdez explores how class, gender, race, and ethnicity shape Latino entrepreneurs' capacity to succeed in business in the United States.

Building the Latino Future

Author : Frank Carbajal
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470293527
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book Building the Latino Future written by Frank Carbajal and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-07-21 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspiring collection of success stories from the country's most prominent Latinos, Building the Latino Future offers and inspiration and advice for Latinos in any industry who want to succeed spectacularly. The future is bright for America?s Latino community; this book lets you learn from the success of such luminaries as actor Edward James Olmos, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, former housing secretary Henry Cisneros, NPR correspondent Ray Suarez, and many more.

Nativity, Industry, and the Reactions of Latino Entrepreneurs to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

Author : Teresa A. Sullivan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Book Synopsis Nativity, Industry, and the Reactions of Latino Entrepreneurs to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 by : Teresa A. Sullivan

Download or read book Nativity, Industry, and the Reactions of Latino Entrepreneurs to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 written by Teresa A. Sullivan and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Cities, Diversity and Ethnicity

Author : Martin Bulmer
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317408209
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (174 download)

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Download or read book Cities, Diversity and Ethnicity written by Martin Bulmer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-10-02 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume brings together a variety of studies on the question of cities, ethnicity and diversity. Contributions cover various facets of life in contemporary cities, ranging from the role which street markets play in diverse neighbourhoods, to everyday multiculture in a specific street, the role of community and hometown associations among migrant communities, expressions of ethnicity in urban neighbourhoods, and the changing dynamics of integration and community cohesion. This book will be of interest to those who are concerned with developing a better understanding of how urban communities are being transformed by the development of new patterns of migration and ethnic mobilisation. With contributions from a wide range of scholarly and national backgrounds, each chapter helps to provide an overview both of current trends and of historical patterns and processes. Collectively they provide important insights into the shifting patterns of community and identity in increasingly diverse communities and neighbourhoods. This book was originally published as a special issue of Ethnic and Racial Studies.

Self Made

Author : Nely Galán
Publisher : Spiegel & Grau
ISBN 13 : 0812989767
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book Self Made written by Nely Galán and published by Spiegel & Grau. This book was released on 2016-05-31 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For readers of #GIRLBOSS and viewers of Shark Tank—a global revolution in entrepreneurship is under way, inspiring women to blaze a trail of financial self-reliance and become self-made. Featuring a foreword by Suze Orman. What does it mean to be self-made? It’s not just about having money, but financial empowerment is where it begins. It means getting out of survival mode, where you are one problem away from catastrophe. It means changing your mindset from instant gratification to goal orientation. It means being able to sleep at night without worry. It means being rich in every way: rich in money, rich in family, rich in love, rich in time—abundant! For Nely Galán—entrepreneur, TV producer, and real estate mogul—helping women to become self-made is a movement and a mission. Galán pulls no punches. She is the straight-talking friend and mentor you’ve always wanted, and here she shares valuable, candid, no-nonsense lessons learned on her own path to becoming self-made (“There is no Prince Charming”; “Think like an immigrant”; “In your pain is your brand”; “Don’t buy shoes, buy buildings!”). You’ll read inspiring stories of women who started and grew businesses out of ingenuity, opportunity, and need. You’ll find exercises to help you identify your goals and your strengths. You’ll learn tips and tricks for saving money, making money, and finding “hidden money” that can help jump-start your self-made dreams. When you become self-made, the change in you inspires change in those around you, because one of the greatest rewards of a self-made life is seeing how the sparks from your personal revolution can light a fire in others. So come, join the Self-Made movement. The revolution starts inside of you! Praise for Self Made “A much-needed and wise book that teaches women not to fear money but to see it as a means of reaching our dreams. Nely shows us how to become money courageous instead of finance fearful. I want to give this book to so many women (and men) I know. Thank you, Nely.”—Sandra Cisneros “Nely Galán and I have traveled the country together helping women grow their businesses and live their dreams. I know firsthand that Nely is the ultimate self-made woman and your best girlfriend. Her generosity of spirit jumps off the page as she shares the secrets of her hard-won success and her contagious confidence.”—Nell Merlino, creator of Take Our Daughters to Work Day and founder of Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence “Self Made teaches women to unleash their spark and hustle. Nely inspires readers to use what they have to get what they want on their path to becoming self-made.”—Tory Johnson, “Deals & Steals” contributor on ABC’s Good Morning America and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Shift “You are not truly complete as a woman until you feel confident and empowered to make decisions about your money. Throughout my career, I have seen how a woman who takes ownership of her financial life is transformed and liberated, and how that in turn has a tremendous impact on her children. This is my belief and my personal experience, and it’s why Self Made resonates so strongly with me.”—Maria Elena Lagomasino, CEO of WE Family Offices and member of the board of directors of the Walt Disney Company, the Coca-Cola Company, and Avon Products, Inc. From the Hardcover edition.

Jefa in Training

Author : Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
ISBN 13 : 164250730X
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (425 download)

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Download or read book Jefa in Training written by Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-Step Toolkit to Turn Your Passion Project into a Successful Business “...a much-needed guide for all of us who need a blueprint to becoming a successful entrepreneur.” —Eva Longoria, award-winning actress, producer, director, activist, philanthropist and CEO of UnbeliEVAble Entertainment #1 New Release in Hispanic American Demographic Studies Women, now is the time to build your enterprise. Jefa in Training is the only Spanglish project-launching toolkit and female entrepreneur planner specially made for a new generation of boss women. A solopreneur and small business guide. A business startup planner and toolkit for women in leadership, business, and beyond, Jefa in Training offers women entrepreneurs the female empowerment needed to take a side hustle to the next level. Whether it’s learning to define your brand, set up a beta test group, or draft an LLC operating agreement, this compendium of lessons, anecdotes, worksheets, templates, and quotes teaches the next generation of women in business how to work for yourself and turn your ideas into something much bigger. A Latina book by Latinas, for Latinas. Solopreneurs and creatives, you are invited to let go of your fears and finally launch your blog, project, or platform. Jefa in Training isn’t your typical small business book. Part Latinx book, it is a conversation with a special tribe of Latina immigrants, Hispanic American generations, and women of color in financial, media, entrepreneurial, and creative spaces. Explore a more complex view of Latinidad, covering everything from imposter syndrome to micro-aggressions and bilingualism. Inside find: • Author's first-hand experiences • Guest stories from successful business-women in Latinx companies • Worksheets and more! If you’re looking for Hispanic books, women entrepreneur books, women leadership books, or women of color gifts―like Mind Your Business, The Memo, In the Company of Women, or De Colores Means All of Us―then you’ll love Jefa in Training.

Latino National Political Coalitions

Author : David Rodriguez
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317776275
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book Latino National Political Coalitions written by David Rodriguez and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-01-21 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines Latino national political coalitions in the United States with a focus on Chicanos, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans. It argues that Latino national political coalitions are an avenue of political empowerment for the Latino Community, but face social, economic, and political challenges in the Latino community.

Intersectionality and Ethnic Entrepreneurship

Author : Zulema Valdez
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351673947
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book Intersectionality and Ethnic Entrepreneurship written by Zulema Valdez and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-10-18 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intersectionality and Ethnic Entrepreneurship brings together a group of eminent and up-and-coming young scholars who apply an intersectional perspective to the study of ethnic entrepreneurship. Against the traditional approach’s emphasis on ethnicity and its primacy, which tends to conflate ethnicity with other social groupings (i.e., social class), considers their effect as an additive or secondary consequence only (i.e., gender), or ignores their influence altogether (i.e., race), the studies in this volume recognize that multiple dimensions of identity intermix to condition entrepreneurial outcomes. Starting with the premise that systems of oppression and privilege, specifically capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy, are endemic to the American social structure, the works in this volume recognize that these interlocking systems of inequality condition the life chances of entrepreneurs from diverse social locations differently, even among members of the same ethnic group. This book was originally published as a special issue of Ethnic and Racial Studies.

Hispanic Heritage

Author : Tonya Garcia
Publisher : Tonya Garcia
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hispanic Heritage written by Tonya Garcia and published by Tonya Garcia. This book was released on 2022-10-01 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are many reasons that attention should be devoted to Hispanic culture and its influence on American society. The most obvious is that Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in the U.S. The importance of this population was recognized in 1988 by the establishment of National Hispanic American Heritage Month. For this reason, it is essential to learn what it means to be Hispanic in the U.S. This modern-day reference is ideal for educators and students as well as stakeholders who want to learn more about the rich and invaluable influence Hispanics have on America's society. An educational preparation will likely begin by seeking answers to the following questions. What should I know about the Hispanic population in the U.S. - e.g., demographics, schooling, and employment? What is the history of Hispanic habitation in the U.S. - e.g., how does immigration play a part? What were the challenges and accomplishments of Hispanics who earned renown for careers in commercial, scientific, and legal fields? What are good sources of information about such matters? You will find answers to these and similar questions in the following eight chapters and discussion guide. In these times troubled by divisiveness and anger, such cultural broadening is especially important. To this end, many educational programs have been initiated that are intended to create and sustain mutual understanding. This understanding fosters equity, empathy, and belonging. These chapters were prepared to develop a well-informed understanding and appropriate appreciation of Hispanics in America.