Inventing Latinos

In Inventing Latinos, Laura Gomez explores the complex history and evolving identity of Latinos in the United States, highlighting how race has been constructed and reconstructed over centuries. As the country faces significant demographic changes, Gomez also examines the U.S. government’s historically disruptive roles in Latin America, linking these actions to migration patterns and calling for reparations. This compelling analysis offers essential context for understanding contemporary political and cultural debates surrounding the Latinx community.