Latin Pop Culture
World Contributions
Para La Cultura
Recognizing Independence
Goldman Sachs & Hispanic Heritage
100
This Colombian reggaetón star was born José Álvaro Osorio Balvín and built a global career under a shorter stage name.
Who is J Balvin?
100
This language-learning app was co-founded by Guatemalan computer scientist Luis von Ahn.
What is Duolingo?
100
This dessert is believed to have originated in Spain, but has since become a staple of Mexican cuisine with their distinct style of coating it in cinnamon sugar.
What are Churros?
100
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua all celebrate their Independence Day on this date, which also marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month.
When is September 15th?
100
Celebrated annually from mid-September through mid-October, this observance recognizes the histories, cultures, and contributions of Spanish-speaking countries and their people.
What is Hispanic Heritage Month?
200
Mexican-American director Robert Rodriguez created this family spy movie franchise starring Antonio Banderas and Danny Trejo.
What is Spy Kids?
200
Colombian geoscientist Adriana Ocampo helped identify the Chicxulub impact crater linked to the extinction of these prehistoric creatures.
What are Dinosaurs?
200
This holiday is often mistaken for Mexican Independence Day, but actually commemorates Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla.
What is Cinco de Mayo?
200
This country gained its independence in 1816, and is known for the Tango, football star Lionel Messi, and it's capital city of Buenos Aires.
What is Argentina?
200
This Goldman Sachs employee network brings colleagues together to celebrate Hispanic and Latinx culture while supporting inclusion and professional development.
What is the Hispanic/Latinx Network, or HLN?
300
Before becoming a Grammy-winning artist, this Puerto Rican performer released his debut album X 100PRE in 2018.
Who is Bad Bunny?
300
This currently serving judge holds the honor of being the first Latina, and third female Supreme Court Justice in United States history.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
300
This global music icon has performed at three different FIFA World Cup events, earning the nickname “Queen of the World Cup.”
Who is Shakira?
300
This Central American country gained independence in 1903, overlapping with the construction of its famous waterway used for shipping.
What is Panama?
300
Goldman Sachs opened its first Latin American office in this capital city in 1994.
What is Mexico City?
400
This actor of Guatemalan and Cuban heritage has done voice work for Spider-Man 2099 and Gomez Adams. You may also know him as Moon Knight or Duke Leto Atreides.
Who is Oscar Isaac?
400
Mexican engineer Guillermo González Camarena patented key technology that led to this home entertainment invention, bringing viewers a new world of hues to their screens.
What is the Color Television?
400
These Indigenous people are credited with major achievements in mathematics, astronomy, chocolate processing, and the construction of Chichén Itzá.
Who are the Maya?
400
This nation gained independence in 1821, though it's fame spans centuries with it's capital city of Lima and its ancient temple of Machu Picchu.
What is Peru?
400
Goldman Sachs established its first South American representative office in this Brazilian city in 1995.
What is São Paulo?
500
This Colombian singer collaborated with artists like Daddy Yankee and Nicky Jam before becoming the first Latina artist to headline Lollapalooza in 2023.
Who is Karol G?
500
In 1993, this astronaut became the first Hispanic woman to travel to space.
Who is Dr. Ellen Ochoa?
500
First domesticated in the Andes Mountains of South America, this crop became one of the world’s most important food sources.
What is the potato?
500
In 1811, this country gained its independence after former Governor Velasco backed down in their capital, Asunción.
What is Paraguay?
500
Before Hispanic Heritage Month became a month-long observance, it began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 under this U.S. president.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?