Understanding Latino Identity and Politics

What is a common perception of Latinos in the United States?

• Exclusively of Indigenous descent

• Primarily of European descent

• A light brown person with a mix of Indigenous and white genes

• A mix of Asian and African genes

What significant historical fact about the slave trade is often overlooked in discussions about Latinos?

• Over 90% of the slave trade went to the Caribbean and Latin America

• It was a minor part of Latin American history

• It primarily affected North America

• It had no impact on Latin America

How did Keyanna connect to her Latino identity during her upbringing?

• Through Chicano culture

• By visiting Latin American countries

• Through Caribbean culture

• By learning Indigenous languages

What transformation did Keyanna's high school dance team undergo?

• From a salsa team to a ballet folklorico team

• From a ballet folklorico team to a salsa team

• From a hip hop team to a salsa team

• From a ballet folklorico team to a hip hop team

What is a common misconception about race in Latin America?

• All Latin Americans are of mixed race

• Race is a significant issue

• Race doesn't exist in Latin America

• Only Indigenous people face discrimination

What example is used to discuss the complexity of cultural identity?

• Sonia Sotomayor

• Kamala Harris

• Barack Obama

• Cesar Chavez

What political stance does Keyanna attribute to Kamala Harris?

• Middle of the road establishment politician

• Libertarian

• Conservative

• Far-left progressive

What personal experience influenced Keyanna's interest in housing and racial justice?

• Her work in the military

• Her father's military service

• Her own experience with homelessness

• Her father's experience with chronic homelessness

What is Keyanna's role in Berkeley's Housing Advisory Commission?

• Treasurer

• Chairperson

• Commissioner for District seven

• Secretary

What is a key point about the Latino vote in the United States?

• It is a monolithic group with similar interests

• It is diverse with varied political interests

• It is primarily conservative

• It is largely ignored in elections