From: Latina Lista

In light of the release of Census findings showing Latino gains contributing to states’ growths — like in Texas, where the Latino share of the population increased 42%, from 6.7 million to 9.5 million over the last ten years — it’s a definite understatement to say there are more Latinos in the nation.

Now, that it’s official, the numbers should translate into more respect.

In this case, respect is very simple.

For example, in Colorado, some of the state’s history teachers will now be incorporating Latinos’ historical perspectives into their lessons.

Peggy O’Neill-Jones, a professor in Metro State’s Teaching With Primary Sources program, said organizers would like the program Hispanics in Colorado to grow to reach more educators and for the concepts to be expanded to other ethnic groups.
“We’re modeling what we want to bubble to the top because there are so many perspectives,â€