| | | |  | Searching for language that centers all genders. | | We've passed the halfway mark of National Hispanic Heritage Month! It's an opportunity for Hispanic and Latin American communities to take pride in their ancestry, achievements and aspirations. It also reminds us of hotly debated questions: What makes someone Hispanic, Latino or both? Why do some people use Latinx or Latine instead of Latino? | | My family is from Haiti, but until recently, I didn't realize that means I'm also Afro-Latina — of African and Latin American descent. As a non-Hispanic Latina, I sometimes wonder if I'm supposed to check the box on forms asking if I'm "Hispanic or Latino." Condensing my identity into premade boxes can be confusing at times. | | I compiled a glossary of terms with input from experts Jennifer Leeman, Spanish linguistics professor at George Mason University, Catherine Ramírez, professor and chair of Latin American and Latino Studies at the University of California at Santa Cruz, Juliana Martinez, associate professor at American University, and many others. They helped answer my questions about Hispanic and Latino identity, and I hope they help you, too. | | | | | Three need-to-know stories | | | Fort Myers Beach, Fla. (Photo by Thomas Simonetti for The Washington Post) | 01.Florida residents are grappling with widespread destruction and flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the U.S. mainland. Search and rescue efforts are continuing along the state's west coast. The confirmed death toll, now at 48, is expected to rise. 02.Cubans approved a measure to legalize same-sex marriage, part of a new family code that's among the most progressive in Latin America. In addition to approving same-sex marriage, the legislation will allow gay couples to adopt, and increase the rights of women, the elderly and children. 03.A federal appeals court heard arguments last week on whether Title IX can be used to exclude transgender athletes. The case, Soule et al v. Connecticut Association of Schools et al, was dismissed by a federal district judge last year, but has helped shape the public narrative around trans girls in sports. | | | | | | | A story to make you smile | | | Marguerite "Peg" Koller with her extended family in 2010. Since then, the family has grown considerably. (Family Photo) | | Life as an only child was lonely for Marguerite "Peg" Koller. More than just a brother or sister, she longed for a large family. So when the time came for her to start her own brood, she went with a "more is more" mentality. Koller and her late husband, William, who came from a compact family of four, had 11 children, 56 grandchildren and, as of Sept. 19, 101 great-grandchildren and counting. "It's terrific," said Koller, who goes by "grandmom." The Koller kids, for their part, loved living in a jam-packed household, where there was no shortage of action and entertainment. The many-sibling mind-set carried over to the next generation. The whole family, including the newest great-grandson, who was born last week and is also named after his great-grandfather, William, is coming together to mark their matriarch's 100th birthday on Nov. 28 at a local country club. Read more from Sydney Page in The Washington Post. | | | | | But before we part, some recs | | | (Courtesy of Carmella Boykin) | Carmella BoykinAssociate producer, TikTok for The Washington PostWhat's the biggest challenge to telling a news story in a TikTok?
Condensing stories into a video that is less than a minute! It's always a balancing act of making sure every video has the most important information while also staying engaging the entire time. A prime example is my TikTok on protests in Iran. Do you have any favorite spots in D.C.?
Yes! My favorite is the Oprah Winfrey exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. It's so well put together and inspires me every time I visit. Also, the U.S. Botanic Gardens have immaculate vibes and house some of the cutest plants I've ever seen. What does the internet need more of? And less of?
The internet needs more uplifting comments! It always brightens my day when someone leaves a thoughtful comment on a video I worked hard on. The internet needs less pictures of bugs (among many other things). I hate a jump scare of a bug on my timeline. | | | | | | | | | |
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