Famous Afro Latinos
This Afro-Dominican actress starred in the Guardians of the Galaxy and Avatar movies.
Zoe Saldaña
In what Afro-Latino country is Kreyol spoken in?
Haiti
In 2020, this country finally allowed citizens to identify as "Afro-Mexican" in its official national census.
Mexico
This large, banana-like fruit is the most important foods in Afro-Latino cooking;it must be cooked to be eaten.
Plantain
This musical genre started in Puerto Rico and Panama, is now one of the most popular in the world with stars such as Bad Bunny and Daddy Yankee
Reggaeton
This famous Haitian general was the leader of the Haitian Revolution.
Toussaint Louverture
In what country is Garifuna spoken in?
Belize, Honduras, Guatemala or Nicaragua
This island nation was the first in Latin America to gain independence and the first free Black republic.
Haiti
Mangu is an Afro-Latino cuisine from which country?
Dominican Republic
This world-famous dance music originated in Cuba and is a mix of African drumming and Spanish guitar.
Salsa
This Afro-Puerto Rican woman was the first Latina to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Sonia Sotomayor
In what country is Palenquero spoken in?
Colombia
This was the last country in the Western Hemisphere to abolish slavery and finally abolished slavery in 1888.
Brazil
On New Year's Day, Haitians eat this yellow squash-based soup to celebrate their independence and freedom from slavery.
Soup Joumou
This Puerto Rican genre uses large drums and was historically used as a secret language to organize revolts on plantations.
Bomba
Who was the Puerto Rican poet, writer and artist who became famous for their works in feminism and social justice
Julia de Burgos
In what country is Limonese Creole spoken in?
Costa Rica
This was the main crop that drove the demand for enslaved labor in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Sugar (Sugarcane)
This green slimy vegetable was brought to the Americas on slave ships. It is used in many Cuban and Brazilian stews.
Okra
This famous Brazilian genre has a mix of Samba and Jazz
Bossa Nova
This Afro-Cuban singer is known as the Queen of Salsa and famous for her catchphrase ¡Azúcar!
Celia Cruz
In the Santería religion of Cuba, practitioners still use this West African language for their sacred songs and prayers.
Yoruba or Lucumi
What is the name of descendants of Carib Indians and Black African who were shipwrecked on St. Vincent
Garifuna
A hearty traditional country-style stew from Cuba, that consists of Malanga,Yuca, plantains,squash and chicken.
Ajiaco
This romantic style of music from the Dominican Republic uses guitars and is famous for its bittersweet lyrics.
Bachata