HispanicHeritageEssayLJ215

I am hispanic, and I take pride in my heritage. That's something that we all share, we all take pride in our heritage. We should keep Hispanic heritage alive because its culture has a very big impact on many things in the US such as cuisine, socializing, and science. The U.S. Is like a big melting pot, there is so much diversity. There are 53 million Hispanics in the US and counting. If all hispanics were to just leave the U.S., it wouldn't be the same at all. So many lives would be changed. Our ways of life in America are evolving because of the hispanic heritage. Latinos impact the U.S. with their different ways of living. Latinos come from many different countries which bring a lot of different which are consolidated into many other different traditions.

Hispanic cuisine is one of the most popular types of food in the USA. And it's especially popular here in Tampa. This is one of the many things that this culture is known for. It has become so popular throughout the years with its unique taste and diversity. Hispanic cuisine also brings other cultures to the U.S. . For example Caribbean cuisine is a mix of African, Euopean, Amerindian, Asian, and Arab cuisine. Hispanic cuisine is all over the United States, it introduces many different things to Americans. Without this type of cuisine, the U.S. Would be so different. If you pick any plaza you'll most likely find a Hispanic restaraunt. We wouldn't be exposed to different type of cultures and traditions that Latin america introduces to us If we didn't have Hispanic heritage here. Exposure to different cultures helps us gain knowledge. And it's a nice change from your regular schedule.

Socializing. What is socializing? This means to associate or to mingle. And trust me us Hispanics know how to do that without a doubt. I always laugh when I look at my family because we socialize so differently from other families. I think all Hispanics do. We're loud, energetic, we talk with our hands, and we're always happy. We can't help it, that's just who we are. I'm not saying American families aren't happy, but we show our happiness in a way that everyone is aware of. But lately I've noticed that our way of socializing is taking an impact on american families. Everyday I see Americans talking louder, kissing each other on the cheek when they see eachother, and talking with theirs hands. Meaning over time we've evolved their traditions and customs. In my opinion if Hispanics didn't live in the US, socializing would be pretty boring.

Something that is very important in the world and something that we see in our everyday life is science. And Latinos are one of the many people who fuel the science industry. Ellen Ochoa made a huge impact in this world. She was the first Hispanic woman to go into space in 1993; it was a nine day mission aboard the shuttle Discovery. In honor of this Pasco School district #1 and Ellen Ochoa Elementary school in Cuhdahy, CA named their newest schools after her. Thats how much of an impact she was to these teachers and students. She is such a huge role model for so many kids out there including myself. I am so proud to say that she represented my culture in the field of science. She was selected by NASA in January 1990 and became an astronaut in July 1991. Ochoa has accomplished so much in her life. On january 1, 2013 she made history by becoming the first Hispanic and second female director of NASA's Johnson Space Center.

In conclusion, we should fight to keep Hispanic heritage alive because it is the culture that fuels our country. The Latino culture runs through so many peoples veins, and if we just decide to ignore them and focus on other cultures we'd be lost. If Latino cuisine was never introduced to the U.S., then we wouldn't of been exposed to different things. If Hispanics' ways of socializing was just kept for Hispanics, we would be different and set apart. If NASA would've ignored Ellen Ochoa she wouldnt of inspired all of the children especially girls to become astronauts. My Hispanic inspiration is my uncle, he's an amazing doctor, and he helps so many people here. Without the help of Latino doctors, medicine in the US would be lost. Without them everything would be out of order.

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//Family, Fashion, Events //. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2015.
 * Country reports ends it .org so it makes it and authorized organization.

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 * lead by a Hispanic organization.

"United States Conference of Catholic Bishops." //United States Conference of Catholic Bishops //. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Apr. 2015.
 * Organized by a Catholic organization.