What is the most influential culture between African, British and Hispanic one in U.S.A?
Answer [Pilar O’Leary]: I believe that all cultures are equally as important in the United States, part of what makes our country so strong is indeed its cultural diversity. Latinos have a long history in the United States — indeed, decades before English colonists arrived on these shores, Hispanic explorers founded the first European settlement in St. Augustine, Florida. The influence of Latinos, especially as the population grows in size, is felt in every aspect of our society — economics, politics, culture, you name it. Part of what we try to do at the Smithsonian Latino Center is to ensure that these contributions are highlighted to the general public. Q [majori]: Is there some similarities between Spanish civilization and the American one? A: Before I answer your question, I just want to be clear in terms of the terminology — this chat is about Latinos/Hispanics, not about “Spanish” peoples. I believe that are some strong similarities between Latino cultures and other non-Latin
