As Latinos go, so goes the nation

Pundits have discussed the "browning" of America for a good two decades now. By that they mean the growth and geographic spread of the Latino population in the U.S.

But the unveiling of the latest U.S. Census figures marked a tipping point: Latinos are a demographic that cannot be ignored or taken for granted. Exceeding almost all prior estimates, the number of Hispanic Americans now tops 50 million people, comprising 16 percent of the population. By 2050, they will likely be one-third of the nation's population.
And that, mi amigo, portends opportunity. So enough talk of "browning." Let's rework the lingo. Hispanics are golden, as in golden opportunity.

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[Posted by Perla Parra]