But even in places like the San Gabriel Valley, where more than 80% of residents are either Asian or Latino, few people are both. As the Asian and Latino populations continue to grow, fueled by both immigration and birthrates, mixed offspring will become increasingly common. Being Asian Latino can spark pride, especially for young people who spend much of their lives online. Ngo’s Mexican mother told her kids to kiss and hug their Chinese grandmother, which is not customary in Asian culture. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)Emiko Luna Hernandez’s mother is Japanese Mexican and her father Mexican; Isaac Guo Meyer’s father is Mexican and his mother Chinese; Matthew Sy’s mother is Chinese and his father Salvadoran.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 31, 2022 23:20 UTC