I actually had resented Leonel Manzano a little because I had never seen him embrace his Mexican side. He was in fact born in Mexico, but always thought of him as a sell out or a Mexican trying to be white. Now with this gesture, I actually respect him for embracing who he is and where he comes from. It's shameful that most people in the US know very little about where they come from and just chose to label themselves as "Americans".
You all have a history and roots much deeper than you think. Don't bash Manzano for choosing to celebrate his roots, and be proud of who he is and where he comes from.
Look into your past, embrace your roots, and always be proud of who you are and where you come from.