Here's a breakdown of the terms you've used and why they are misleading:
* "Italian" refers to a nationality and ethnicity, not a race. Italians have a shared culture, language, and history.
* "Latin" is a broad term that encompasses languages and cultures descended from the Roman Empire. It includes people from Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Romania, and parts of Latin America.
Therefore, the question of whether "Italian" is the same "race" as "Latin" is flawed.
It's like asking if "French" is the same "race" as "European". Both are broad categories that don't reflect biological differences. It's more accurate to say that Italians are a part of the broader "Latin" cultural and linguistic group.
Remember, focusing on shared cultural and linguistic heritage is more meaningful than trying to fit people into rigid racial categories.