Language matters – the words we use affect our own understanding and our conversations with others. The words and definitions highlighted here come up frequently in discussions about equity, community engagement, and belonging. These definitions come from a variety of sources, and have been helpful to Cambio leadership and participating museums as they work to be more relevant to Latinx communities. We recommend looking at this list with others from your organization and engaging in conversation; the dialogue can be very helpful in sorting through different perspectives on issues that arise.
Please note: these definitions were written in 2025. Language is a living thing, so we encourage you to be reflective and responsive to your communities as these terms and their meaning evolve over time.
