A National Latino museum!

Yesterday, the United States Senate passed a bipartisan bill to make the vision of a National Museum of the American Latino a reality. Isn't it about time? I think so!

As many have said, we must celebrate the diversity of Latinos. We have been (and still are) a significant part of American history, and have contributed to nearly every facet of our Nations culture including the arts, business, and served in our Nation's military with distinction.

Here's what they say the primary objective of a National Latino Museum would be:
To organize the contributions and achievements of Hispanics as pioneers of American culture. The museum would serve an invaluable resource to the Smithsonian Institution and to our nation as a whole. By highlighting the accomplishments and contributions of Latinos, the museum would do the following three things:
1. Provide insight into the nation’s history
2. Provide an opportunity to correct stereotypes about the nation’s fastest growing group
3. Enhance cross-cultural communication

Go on Latinos! I'm sure by the time the museum is completed, Latinos will be the majority in many more states. Takin' over!

(Yes, I know there is more to "Latino" than Mexican. But Mexican is my focus. Hence, the Mexican flag. Go figure!)