Music
Hailing from the South Bronx, this artist of late has a made a splash in the music industry, with her debut album Invasion of Privacy
Cardi B.
Played for the San Antonio Spurs, he is regarded as one of the best Latin American players in NBA history
Manu Ginobili
This South American country has the largest black population outside of Africa
Brazil
Food that is often fried, a distant cousin to the banana
Plantain
Head Coach of the Carolina Panthers
Ron Rivera
Mr. Worldwide
Pitbull
Regarded as The Greatest Futbol player of all time
Pele
This person is the first Hispanic to ever hold a seat in the supreme court
Sonia Sotomayor
A Traditional Salvadorian Dish of a thick corn tortilla stuffed with a savory feeling
Pupusas
Hailing from Puerto Rico, this person is a successful entertainer and musician writing scores for popular musical works such as Moana and the hit Broadway production, Hamilton.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
This person is a very famous and accomplished Actor and Singer. She is best known for her 1997 biopic, Selena.
Jennifer Lopez
A former first baseman for the Boston Red Sox. Often regarded as Big Papi.
David Ortiz
The first time Hispanic Heritage was celebrated in this country?
1968
Corn tortillas rolled around a savory filling, then topped with a chile sauce and baked.
Enchiladas
Actress who is best known for her role in the hit Netflix series, Jane the Virgin. Also has her own production house, I can & I will productions
Gina Rodriguez
Hailing from Puerto Rico, this accomplished artist is known for making hit songs such as “Aqui Estoy Yo” and “Depascito”
Luis Fonsi
Hall of Fame football player who has played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons.
Tony Gonzalez
An accomplished news anchor who became the first Afro-Latina woman to host a nationally televised public affairs program in the United States
Gwen Ifill
A baked or fried bread or pastry which is stuffed with meat, cheese, vegetables or fruits, among other fillings.
Empanada
An accomplished actress and activist who has been in multiple movies such as Rent and shows such as Luke Cage and The Defenders.
Rosario Dawson
This artist is regarded as the king of Latin pop. He is largely known for his hit song “I like it”
Enrique Iglesias
This NFL Great is the first Hispanic starting QB to win a Super Bowl and the first minority head coach to win a Super Bowl.
Tom Flores
Founder of the Young Lords New York Branch – a Puerto Rican activist group started in Chicago and New York City with the same missions as the revolutionary Black Panther Party. An accomplished poet and social activist.
Felipe Luciano
A Traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa steamed in a corn husk or banana leaf. Can be filled with meats, vegetables, cheese, and other condiments.
Tamale
This famous musician is a legendary guitarist who broke out early in the late 1960s and early 1970s with the band Santana. You might’ve heard him playing the guitar in a very popular Rihanna song.
Carlos Santana