How to Decide Between Hispanic and Latino Terms
PRSA Columns, Public Relations Melissa Vela-Williamson PRSA Columns, Public Relations Melissa Vela-Williamson

How to Decide Between Hispanic and Latino Terms

Besides being Hispanic myself, I have researched and worked with the culture since the beginning of my career. In San Antonio, Texas, where my firm is located, more than 64 percent of the local population is categorized as “Hispanic or Latino.” However, the business world often still regards these residents as a specialty market. Even in public relations, many practitioners separate general-market media outlets from Spanish-language media.

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