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OUR PEOPLE,<br />
OUR MISSION<br />
Global Health<br />
<strong>eMagazine</strong><br />
<strong>April</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
Perspectives<br />
Reports from the Field<br />
Highlights<br />
Reflections<br />
Nursing Division<br />
Women’s Health Education<br />
Hispanic/Latinx Community<br />
Ugandan Voices<br />
Innovation and Technology<br />
Our Beautiful Planet<br />
Art to Remind Us of<br />
Who We Can Be<br />
Video of the Month<br />
Announcement<br />
New Publications<br />
Article of the Month<br />
Welcome<br />
Among the Letters<br />
Congratulations<br />
Photo News<br />
Una Voz y un Voto! A Voice and a Vote!<br />
Written by Jason Nova<br />
The Latino population in the United States has<br />
been increasing continuously, resulting in shaping<br />
the cultural landscape of the United States. From<br />
entertainment to cuisine, the culture is interwoven<br />
into the fabric of American life. Most recently, the<br />
influence of the Latino vote in particular, has been<br />
picking up the attention from prominent political<br />
parties, and for good reason.<br />
According to the United States Census Bureau’s National Population Projections,<br />
the Latino population in the United States is expected to reach about 76 million<br />
by 2040, accounting for 23.2% of the overall population. This being a significant<br />
increase from the almost 60 million Latinos that lived in the United States in<br />
2018. This growth in demographic means that the Latino vote continues to gain<br />
the ability to influence elections in the United States, most recently playing a<br />
significant role in the outcomes of elections in key battleground states.<br />
The growing Latino population in the United States presents significant<br />
opportunities to influence policy and participate actively in politics. With the<br />
potential to shift the political landscape through active participation, Latinos<br />
can influence policy decisions on key issues like immigration, education, and<br />
healthcare. Additionally, Latinos can play an active role in shaping the future<br />
of the United States by being involved in community-based organizations,<br />
participating in political campaigns, or even running for office. With around<br />
6,600 of them holding elected office across the country at all levels.<br />
The power of the Latino vote in the United States cannot continue to be<br />
underestimated. With a growing demographic, a strong cultural influence, and<br />
significant political opportunities for the future, the Latino community has the<br />
potential to shape federal and state policies for generations to come. As more<br />
Latinos become eligible to vote, it is essential that they register and exercise that<br />
right to vote. Making their voices heard and ensuring that their diverse priorities<br />
are being represented in government.<br />
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