Continuous growth in the Latina/o population in the United States incites much of the reactionary politics of this new century, as Latinas/os are poised, by virtue of demographic trends, to form the numerically largest population group in the country by 2050. Having surpassed the African American population to reach “majority minority” status in the early 2000s, Latinas/os are still plagued by accusations of illegality and criminality in an atmosphere charged by twenty-first century fears of terrorism. The Latina/o poetic production, now well-integrated into the literary fabric of this country, constitutes a rich legacy and the promise of an ever abundant poetic presence. Examining the past, present and future poetic output allows for a sweeping overview of the poetics of the “majority minority.” An overview of the past literary production and an assessment of current trends, most notably in anthologies, offer evidence of a rich Latina/o literary heritage, while an examination of contemporary institutions and poetic output offers a vision useful to all as we grapple with our contemporary realities. Ultimately the poetics of the “majority minority,” marked by linguistic and cultural signifiers and with its rich history and political presence, contributes to the literary landscape of the United States