A majority of Hispanics say they most often identify themselves by their family’s country of origin; just 24% say they prefer a pan-ethnic label.
How Hispanics Describe Themselves
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Hispanic? Latino? Neither?
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Common Culture or Not?
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Latinos and Race
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Typical American?
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English y Español
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