Hispanic Fanatic hits the nail on the head

Last night after the Ohio Democratic Party State Dinner, Chris and I were talking about the vast differences that exist in the level of political clout in Ohio between Latin@s and African Americans. (For instance, in the room filled with hundreds of political personalities from around the state, I could count on one hand the number of Latin@s there--and one was busing tables for the caterer.)  As The Hispanic Fanatic points out, Latin@s around the country are experiencing this too.   I offer one comment. The author attributes this struggle in part to an "insecurity complex." He's right. Many Latin@s feel the need to assimilate and are self-conscious, etc... On the flip side, I would say that there also exists a segment of Latin@s who have been raised in White American culture and are struggling to un-assimilate; to shake off the sterile, suburban existence of their youth.