Floridanismo: The Rise of Latino Catholic Conservatism and Florida First Politics Under Trump

After expanding my research into Católicophobia and Floridanophobia, I’ve observed an emerging trend among pro-Catholic Hispanic communities under Trump: a growing call for a “Florida First” political approach grounded in a distinct regional identity.

The Latino conservative movement is rising rapidly in Florida. While it was once dominated largely by Cuban voices, the expanding presence of Puerto Rican, Peruvian, Colombian, and Dominican communities has added new layers of complexity to the political landscape. Within this diversity, however, a shared sense of purpose is beginning to take shape. Floridanismo is an effort to formalize and strengthen that unity.

Floridanismo advocates for a more unified Latino community as a means of achieving political change that expands Latino businesses and their economic opportunities throughout the state of Florida. This vision of unity also includes linguistic cohesion, with support for English, Latin, and Spanish as official languages of the state, reflecting practical communication needs as well as cultural continuity, including the development of a more Latin-influenced form of English.

Floridanismo supports expanded access to free or low-cost healthcare through a combination of public and private initiatives. It also calls for stronger regional trade, military cooperation, and political alignment among the southern United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America, emphasizing Florida’s role as a regional bridge.

Many supporters of Floridanismo emphasize the defense of the Catholic faith alongside Indigenous American religious traditions. They tend to favor socially conservative policies while supporting more economically liberal approaches, though with defined limits. This includes opposition to elective abortion and advocacy for high “sin taxes” on certain goods and services.

Advocates of Floridanismo generally view race as an inherently limiting framework and treat it as a secondary or descriptive detail rather than a defining political factor. When race is discussed, it often includes considerations of ethnicity and historical concepts such as the casta system. Within the movement, some supporters view “Latino” as a race, while others see it as an ethnicity; however, there is broad respect for the term as a clear and practical way to refer to the shared community.

Overall, Floridanismo is a response to longstanding social, political, and cultural pressures faced by Latino Catholics in Florida. It is not merely a call for electoral or policy change, but a broader movement oriented toward cultural cohesion, collective identity formation, and long-term communal advancement. Central to this vision is support for bilingual and trilingual communities, which are viewed as both practical tools for integration and symbols of cultural continuity.

Floridanismo calls for cultural expansion also includes structured cultural exchange with Japanese and Korean communities, framed as a means of fostering intercultural dialogue, strengthening social cohesion, and enriching the evolving Latino-Floridano cultural identity. Within this framework, the learning of additional languages—such as Japanese, Korean, and others—is not discouraged, but rather accepted as a complementary form of cultural engagement that broadens intellectual horizons while remaining rooted in a shared regional identity.

Católicophobia: Where Hatred of Christ Leads to Violence

With the recent events at Annunciation Church and Catholic School in Minnesota, Católicophobia is on the rise in the United States. The tragic event that led to the death of two innocent children and with the suffering of multiple injuries of 14 minors and 3 adults, it serves as an example of rising hatred toward the Catholic community. Yet, the question begs, why is this happening? Also, what is Católicophobia?

What is Católicophobia?

Católicophobia, or also spelled Catolicophobia, is the fear, distrust, hatred of, aversion to, or discrimination against Catholics or Catholicism. Like Christianophobia, Católicophobia (Catolicophobia), isn't a topic that is spoken a lot about as most progressive American communities focus on Islamophobia and other groups. However, with this rising trend of attacks on Christian communities, the discussion is rising in the United States. There have been multiple attacks in recent years on Christian churches that are tied to different people with vastly different political views. The most recent one was a Catholic church and school, but others include Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin (2024), the The Covenant School in Tennessee (2023 Nashville school shooting) and others.

As Christianophobia increases, so too does Católicophobia. Christians have faced prejudice in many parts of the world, but historically, anti-Catholic sentiment has been present in numerous communities, including the United States. A notable example is the 19th-century Know-Nothing movement, during which Catholic immigrants from Ireland and Germany were discriminated against and marginalized because of their religious and cultural beliefs. This history shows that Católicophobia is not merely a modern phenomenon—it has deep roots that continue to influence societal attitudes today.

Some anti-Catholic sentiment may stem from historical tensions with centralized powers, such as the Church of England, or from misunderstandings of Catholic traditions and institutions. However, this recent wave of Católicophobia in the United States has increasingly taken a violent form. Católicophobia affects all Catholics and can also harm other Christian communities, which is why it is imperative for both Christians and non-Christians to stand in defense of their Catholic neighbors and protect them from attacks or disparagement based on their faith.

To address Católicophobia, it is important for communities to educate themselves about Catholic beliefs and traditions. Promoting anti-discrimination policies and fostering engagement with Catholic communities can help combat prejudice and improve understanding and respect for Christians in general.

Black fatigue has recently taken the internet by storm, showing up in the comment sections of videos that highlight Black American behaviors. When viewers perceive these behaviors as reinforcing stereotypes, they often say they are experiencing “Black fatigue.” But what does that term really mean?

Meanwhile, Black fragility is an evolving concept, shaped by the presence of mixed-race individuals and international minorities sharing their cultures in the United States. In today’s discussions, the modern interpretation of Black fatigue often overlaps with—and even reignites—Blackalgia. Still, Black fatigue (sometimes described as Black frustration) remains a distinct and complex subject.

Can Black fragility, Blackalgia, and Black fatigue intersect? Absolutely. Yet Black fatigue stands apart because it highlights the way some people respond to what they view as negative behaviors and stereotypes within the Black American community.

What is Black Fatigue? Black Fatigue Explained

Although the concept was originally defined in sociological circles as a recognition and critique of systemic power—and the exhaustion experienced across multi-generational Black American communities—its meaning has shifted in online spaces. On social media, “Black fatigue” is now often used in a very different way, prompting sociologists to reconsider how the term is understood in common usage. Linguistically, it can be more defined today as frustration or irritation toward perceived negative behaviors within Black American communities, with an emphasis on accountability rather than systemic critique.

Simply, Black fatigue, or Black frustration, is the irritation with perceived negative behaviors associated with Black American communities, emphasizing accountability. To emphasize, Black fatigue refers to recognizing certain social patterns within segments of the Black American community and feeling such strong frustration with them that it leads to a sense of fatigue or exasperation. The term is often used to call attention to behaviors or cultural practices that are perceived as needing improvement.

Is Black Fatigue Racist?

Since Black fatigue is focused entirely on black American cultural behaviors and often times recognizes that certain behaviors reinforce negative stereotypes, no—it is not racist. A black person, including a multi-generational Black American, can also experience Black fatigue. For example: A middle-class Black American walking through a violent Detroit neighborhood may feel drained and frustrated by recurring behaviors that reinforce negative stereotypes. Black fatigue can manifest in different contexts and affect a variety of individuals within and adjacent to the Black American community.

For instance, a mulato Latino moves into a predominantly Black American community and notices a generational divide. Older residents tend to be socially conservative, while younger residents are often more visible in street life. The mulato Latino may experience Black fatigue in response to the behaviors and patterns exhibited by the younger generation.

This mental weariness exemplifies Black fatigue. Black fatigue can be used to critically analyze or simply observe social behaviors within a community. It is not a reaction to genetic traits or racial backgrounds, but rather a response to patterns of behavior. The term focuses on social and cultural dynamics, not on inherent racial characteristics.

Black Fatigue Explained Simply

Black fatigue, or Black frustration, refers to the frustration or mental weariness experienced when observing negative or stereotypical behaviors within Black American communities. It is a response to social and cultural patterns, not to race, genetics, or inherent traits. The term can be used to critically analyze behaviors or simply observe them, often with an emphasis on accountability and improvement. Black Americans, Latinos, and other members of different communities can experience Black fatigue when they feel exasperated by recurring behaviors in Black American communities.

To explore more about the author of "What Is Black Fatigue? Understanding Black Fatigue," Luis Albert Rosales, visit his official profile or related works.