### Question
How is the term minority individual defined?


### Answer
The term **minority individual** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 3704* as the following:

> an American Indian, Alaskan Native, Black (not of Hispanic origin), Hispanic (including persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Central or South American origin), or Pacific Islander individual

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 3704*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 63-TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION**

