10. Ultimately Unrecognized
The general failure to recognize the contributions that the Irish and Latinos have made—and continue to make—to the U.S. as we know it is perhaps the most profound—and the saddest—stereotype of them all. Whether it’s in culture, cuisine, labor, or diversity, they have not only worked to transform and develop their own regions and countries, but have made an indelible mark on the U.S. that is as undeniable as it is vital to America’s history and its continuing development. And that’s a source of pride that goes way beyond mascots and mashed potatoes.
