beanie February 18, 2021 (3:59 pm)
I really hope the mayor is able to make something like this more permanent, or at least occur on a regular, predictable basis, and not just a photo op moment.
Matt P February 18, 2021 (4:04 pm)
Just an FYI and I know you’re quoting, but most Latinos do not prefer Latinx. It’s unpronounceable in Spanish. My wife who is Latina does not like it at all. See this article among others: https://www.pewresearch.org/hispanic/2020/08/11/about-one-in-four-u-s-hispanics-have-heard-of-latinx-but-just-3-use-it/
WSB February 18, 2021 (4:35 pm)
Yes, I’m well aware there is no standard term, as discussed in the AP Stylebook. This term is what the city uses, and I chose to use it, as we default to gender-neutral terms when gender is not relevant – saying, for example, “Latinos and Latinas” would not cover everyone. – TR