When you hear "Latino," you probably think of people from Latin America—places like Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, etc. But where exactly did the history of that word come from, and has it always meant Central America and South America as well as the Caribbean? Trace the origin of the term "Latino" and the debates that still surround it as well as the term "Hispanic" and "Latinx" in this Origin of Everything episode.

About the Author: Terry Kawi is a middle school ELA teacher and instructional coach in the Bay Area, and has created these support materials. She holds a bachelor of art’s degree in history from UC Davis and master’s degree in teaching secondary English from USC. As a ninth-year teacher, she prioritizes community, critical literacy, and student-centered learning.