History of Latinos: Exploring Diverse Roots - Paperbackby Pablo R. Mitchell (Author) The first text of its kind to trace the combined history of Latino groups in the United States from 1500 to the present day. Latinos have lived in North America for over 400 years, arriving decades before the Pilgrims and other English settlers. Yet for many outside of Latino ethnic groups, little is known about the cultures that comprise the Latino community surprising considering their increasing presence in the U. S.