Chicanos are a people of Mexican American descent born in the United States. Our existence is defined by our social, cultural and political experience along with our heritage and historical roots.
A politically conscientious person of other Spanish, indigenous or Latino origin living in America can also call themselves Chicano.
A politically conscientious person of other Spanish, indigenous or Latino origin living in America can also call themselves Chicano.
by Chicana Muse October 1, 2009
A person of Mexican descent born and raised the United States. Chicano culture is an extension of Mexican culture and a main thread in American culture. They speak both Spanish and English. Another word for Chicanos are Mexican-Americans.
*People of Half Mexican ancestry are widely considered Chicanos also, but also can be Mixed Race.
*People of Half Mexican ancestry are widely considered Chicanos also, but also can be Mixed Race.
by Cuetalxochitl February 14, 2008
by me who else July 12, 2005
The colonized descendents of Mexico who in recognition of their Mestizo Nature decolonize as to find their purpose within their hearts.
After a long history of slavery and. Total colonization of aztec culture, a cultural mexica Movement grew after mexican independence as more and more native Mexicans now technically live in US territory.
As "La Raza" the people accepted that their language and skin changed and now accepts calo spanish as traditional language
"La Raza" refers to western indigenous people who have evolved into "La Raza cosmic" which is all supposed races in one.
X is used instead of ch sometimes in chicano to say it as an aztec speaker would.
Style is personal.
But often elements of cholo, island, and skate clothing style is often worn
Bandanas are popular and hair is worn in the same "n8v braids" mom put you in growing up
After a long history of slavery and. Total colonization of aztec culture, a cultural mexica Movement grew after mexican independence as more and more native Mexicans now technically live in US territory.
As "La Raza" the people accepted that their language and skin changed and now accepts calo spanish as traditional language
"La Raza" refers to western indigenous people who have evolved into "La Raza cosmic" which is all supposed races in one.
X is used instead of ch sometimes in chicano to say it as an aztec speaker would.
Style is personal.
But often elements of cholo, island, and skate clothing style is often worn
Bandanas are popular and hair is worn in the same "n8v braids" mom put you in growing up
by CosmicNDN September 20, 2019
A latino born in u.s.a whose parents were born mexico, central america, or south america also known as latino american.
by tra tra May 18, 2005
A really unnecessary title given to an American Born person with Mexican Parents.
This title further ostracizes the Mexican People and further ensures the teasing of said people.
This title further ostracizes the Mexican People and further ensures the teasing of said people.
Chris: So what are you?
Alex: I'm a Chicano
Chris: So your Mexican?
Alex: No
Chris: Yes you are dumb ass
Alex: I'm a Chicano
Chris: So your Mexican?
Alex: No
Chris: Yes you are dumb ass
by Learn You Dumb Asses May 27, 2007