#NoSabo Kids: A Latino Gen Z Movement 200 Years in the Making

By Louis Maldonado

In recent years, a curious trend has gained momentum among Hispanic gen Zers: the #NoSabo Kid movement. It has manifested primarily on social media platforms, namely TikTok and Instagram — and it has gained the attention of mainstream news outlets nationwide. The movement speaks to young Latinos’ individual and collective identities, both cultural and generational, and the central role the Spanish language plays in their feelings of self-esteem and their quest for self-actualization. More importantly, it reflects their commitment to staying connected to Latino culture even though, simultaneously, they are often made to feel lesser-than as many in our own communities criticize them for any fumbles made when speaking Spanish. Let’s unpack this phenomenon.

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