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Hispanics face a variety of challenges and with hope and prayer problems like immigration, poverty, economy and education can be solved. Although Hispanics confront problems like immigration, they face other challenges that aren't so conspicuous. Unfortunately, issues such as discrimination still exist in society. Many families sacrifice so much for their families to receive better lives. Anyone can truly be inspired by the amount of courage people continue to display on a daily basis.

The top issue for Hispanics is not immigration. Pew Research Center surveyed the Hispanic community and found out that 57% of the voters claimed that education is extremely important (Krogstad). The Hispanic heritage consist of many core cultures and values. Ways they keep these values alive is through education. Unfortunately, many people take advantage of getting the opportunity to go to school every day, when some people do you not have enough money for uniforms or lunch. Many ethnic groups have parts that are essential to them, language is crucial to anyone. Especially since most Hispanics want to pursue an education, this will affect their ability if they do not know the english language (Moitinho). Another challenge is acculturation which corresponds with language. Learning and adapting to cultural and behavioral patterns of a large society and resulting in modifications of their own behavioral patterns is acculturation (Moitinho).

Hispanics are the fastest growing minority in the united states. This is the point of difference among people. Hispanics make the second largest minority in the nation. Many Puerto Rican, Mexican and Cuban Hispanics reside in south western United States (Hispanic Americans). The two main reasons of Hispanic immigration to the United States is economic opportunity and to escape from political persecution (Hispanic Americans). Many people describe the nations challenges differently. Hispanics are more likely than the general public to see immigration as a major problem facing the country. Economic problems impact Hispanics as well (Dugan).

Although Hispanic face many problems, they manage to overcome their struggles and make many contributions to the people around them. Many people come to United States specifically to form better lives, because of immigration the United States has more doctors, scientists, technology and more. An example of a truly difficult time was escaping Cuba when Fidel Castro took over. The "Pedro Pan" was the Cuban children's exodus. This operation was unknown for over 30 years, it benefited many people and half of the minors were reunited with their relatives at the airport. During the time of the 1950's and 1960's this was a gateway to hope and a new life. This was by far, one of the biggest challenges that Cubans had to face for their freedom (History Pedro Pan).

Many courageous people have stepped up and started to contribute to the Hispanic community. The empowering National Hispanic Heritage Month, was created by president Reagan. This month had the aim of ending Hispanic discrimination as a whole. Some examples of how Hispanics have dedicated their time and even their lives to America. "We contribute immensely harvesting crops, in construction, in restaurants, factories, slaughter houses, and everywhere working-class Latinos do America's work." This quote came from Joe Barrea and his article on how Hispanics strive to overcome discrimination. He also rants about how Hispanics need to get treated with the respect they deserve (Barrera).

"National Hispanic Heritage Month is about waking up to the fact that we are here. Nationally, we are about 60 million, almost 20 percent of the U.S. total. But Hispanics lack the political power our huge population would seem to bestow." This information from the article is explaining how Hispanics are underestimated and other people need to realize that they are important to society as well. This challenge of people degrading them can affect the way people view things. Being able to vote is a way to "have a voice" and be put into society, it is unfortunate how the Hispanics are mistreated and not respected as much as anyone of any other race (Barrera).

In conclusion, Hispanics overcome many challenges and yet they still managed to have a smile and have hope. Hispanics have suffered from prejudices and discrimination and yet they do not let society bother them. Hispanics have confronted the problems of not receiving education or being in poverty, they take pride in their values. Latinos from specific countries struggle more so which strengthens their character. More and more Hispanics are inspired to get an education and contribute in anyway. The national community is growing and into a more accepting society, hopefully all discrimination will be abolished.

Works cited:

Barrera, Joe. "National Hispanic Heritage Month Can Help Overcome Discrimination." //Colorado Springs Gazette //. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Apr. 2016 

Dugan, Andrew. "In U.S., More Hispanics Name Immigration as Top Problem." //Gallup//. N.p., n.d. Web. . "Hispanic Americans." R. A. Guisepi, n.d. Web. . "History Pedro Pan." //History | Pedro Pan //. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Apr. 2016. < http://www.pedropan.org/category/history>
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Krogstad, Jens Manuel. "Top Issue for Hispanics? Hint: It’s Not Immigration." //Pew Research Center RSS//. N.p., 02 June 2014. Web. 26 Apr. 2016. . Moitinho, Elias. "5 Challenges Facing the Hispanic/Latino Community in the U.S." //American Association of Christian Counselors//. N.p., n.d. Web.< http://www.aacc.net/2015/10/30/5-challenges-facing-the-hispaniclatino-community-in-the-u-s/>
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