Anonymous
Post 09/27/2016 23:09     Subject: Re:Another could I claim to be Hispanic question?
Anonymous wrote: An honest question, I'm curious, why are you so interested in claiming to be Hispanic?


She's hoping the higher her percentage of Hispanic that she can claim means she looks more attractive in college apps. Which means a tuition break. Clearly heritage wasn't important to her until now
Anonymous
Post 09/27/2016 23:01     Subject: Another could I claim to be Hispanic question?
There's not much of a preference at most schools but it honestly doesn't sound to me like you're Hispanic. Trinidad isn't considered Hispanic and, yes, the language spoken matters. Hispanic, by definition, means from a Spanish-speaking country.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2016 20:26     Subject: Re:Another could I claim to be Hispanic question?
Anonymous wrote: An honest question, I'm curious, why are you so interested in claiming to be Hispanic?


Preferential treatment in college admissions obviously.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2016 19:05     Subject: Another could I claim to be Hispanic question?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Or more accurately, half Hispanic. My mother was from Trinidad, which is an English speaking country. Her looks were what most people would consider to be Hispanic (family was Venezuelan immigrants who had lived in Trinidad for a few generations). Does it matter that Trinidad is not Spanish speaking? I would think most people would consider all Caribbean/Central/South American countries Hispanic, regardless of the actual language spoken.
Nope, your mom could just as easily be white/indian mix. If your Mom didn't live with Spanish-speaking persons or hail from a Spanish-speaking country, it's wrong...Trinis are more apt to have Portuguese ancestors anyway



All Hispanics are a white (or black) & Indian mix.
not the type of indian I was referencing...you are describing caribs and tainos, I'm talking indian from India
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2016 18:47     Subject: Another could I claim to be Hispanic question?
Anonymous wrote:Or more accurately, half Hispanic. My mother was from Trinidad, which is an English speaking country. Her looks were what most people would consider to be Hispanic (family was Venezuelan immigrants who had lived in Trinidad for a few generations). Does it matter that Trinidad is not Spanish speaking? I would think most people would consider all Caribbean/Central/South American countries Hispanic, regardless of the actual language spoken.


Being Hispanic/Latino is not a race, as in what would your genes say.

It's an ethnicity, as in what's your core culture (not just language).

Spent time back in Venezuela? Do you connect with that part of your family, and with other Hispanics, feeling "at home" with them? (Food, music, values...)
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2016 18:45     Subject: Re:Another could I claim to be Hispanic question?
Anonymous wrote: An honest question, I'm curious, why are you so interested in claiming to be Hispanic?


And when your parents enrolled you in K-12 public or private school, what did THEY mark as your race?
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2016 18:41     Subject: Another could I claim to be Hispanic question?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Or more accurately, half Hispanic. My mother was from Trinidad, which is an English speaking country. Her looks were what most people would consider to be Hispanic (family was Venezuelan immigrants who had lived in Trinidad for a few generations). Does it matter that Trinidad is not Spanish speaking? I would think most people would consider all Caribbean/Central/South American countries Hispanic, regardless of the actual language spoken.
Nope, your mom could just as easily be white/indian mix. If your Mom didn't live with Spanish-speaking persons or hail from a Spanish-speaking country, it's wrong...Trinis are more apt to have Portuguese ancestors anyway



All Hispanics are a white (or black) & Indian mix.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2016 18:39     Subject: Another could I claim to be Hispanic question?
Anonymous wrote:put down black. that's what lots of trinis would put


She's not black.

Anonymous
Post 09/25/2016 14:16     Subject: Re:Another could I claim to be Hispanic question?
An honest question, I'm curious, why are you so interested in claiming to be Hispanic?
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2016 11:46     Subject: Another could I claim to be Hispanic question?
Anonymous wrote:Or more accurately, half Hispanic. My mother was from Trinidad, which is an English speaking country. Her looks were what most people would consider to be Hispanic (family was Venezuelan immigrants who had lived in Trinidad for a few generations). Does it matter that Trinidad is not Spanish speaking? I would think most people would consider all Caribbean/Central/South American countries Hispanic, regardless of the actual language spoken.
Nope, your mom could just as easily be white/indian mix. If your Mom didn't live with Spanish-speaking persons or hail from a Spanish-speaking country, it's wrong...Trinis are more apt to have Portuguese ancestors anyway
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2016 10:30     Subject: Another could I claim to be Hispanic question?
Anonymous wrote:Or more accurately, half Hispanic. My mother was from Trinidad, which is an English speaking country. Her looks were what most people would consider to be Hispanic (family was Venezuelan immigrants who had lived in Trinidad for a few generations). Does it matter that Trinidad is not Spanish speaking? I would think most people would consider all Caribbean/Central/South American countries Hispanic, regardless of the actual language spoken.


No, it doesn't. You can (and should mark) Hispanic. Good luck.
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2016 10:30     Subject: Another could I claim to be Hispanic question?
Anonymous wrote:Here's a question for you:

Brazil is the biggest and most populous country in South America . They do not speak Spanish. Do you think someone who is Brazilian shouldn't be considered Hispanic?


They are not Hispanic they are Latino.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6hbQ3Zs1v8&feature=share
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2016 10:27     Subject: Another could I claim to be Hispanic question?
Here's a question for you:

Brazil is the biggest and most populous country in South America . They do not speak Spanish. Do you think someone who is Brazilian shouldn't be considered Hispanic?
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2016 10:23     Subject: Another could I claim to be Hispanic question?
put down black. that's what lots of trinis would put
Anonymous
Post 09/25/2016 10:04     Subject: Another could I claim to be Hispanic question?
Or more accurately, half Hispanic. My mother was from Trinidad, which is an English speaking country. Her looks were what most people would consider to be Hispanic (family was Venezuelan immigrants who had lived in Trinidad for a few generations). Does it matter that Trinidad is not Spanish speaking? I would think most people would consider all Caribbean/Central/South American countries Hispanic, regardless of the actual language spoken.