MUSIC
This Panamanian singer and actor is considered one of the pioneers of Reggaeton, a genre that blends reggae, hip-hop, and Latin rhythms.
El General
Who created pupusas?
Pupusas were created by the Indigenous Pipil people of El Salvador
True or False: Bachata was developed in the Dominican Republic during the early 20th century.
True
Which Latin American country has the most Afro-Latinx population?
Brazil
Celia Cruz
Originating in the Dominican Republic, this music genre incorporates African and indigenous Taino influences, and its fast-paced rhythms are celebrated in dance halls across Latin America.
Merengue
Enchiladas originate from which Latin American country...
Mexico
Which Latin American country did Salsa originate from?
Cuba, it developed from a blend of Cuban son, rumba, and other Afro-Cuban rhythms, later evolving and spreading throughout Latin America and the world
What is the name of this festive season celebrated in Brazil, Colombia, and other countries as well as parts of the Caribbean, marked by parades, music, and dancing (February or March).
Carnaval
This Afro-Cubana played Jessica Pearson in the legal drama Suits and later starred in the spinoff series Pearson as a powerful lawyer navigating Chicago politics.
Gina Torres
This Afro Puerto Rican rapper and singer wrote these songs: Al Natural, Pa' Que Retozen, and Bandoleros.
Tego Calderón
Which Latin American country is the origin of Arepas?
Colombia
Originating in Spain, this Mexican dance style has been shaped by a mix of Spanish, Indigenous, and African influences, with Afro-Mexican communities in regions like Veracruz contributing to its development. What is it?
Zapateado
When did Haiti gain its independence?
This actor, known for his role in Moonlight and When they see us, has heritage from Dominican Republic and Haiti. What is his name?
Jharrel Jerome
Who invented the genre Dembow?
The genre dembow originated in Jamaica in the late 1980s and early 1990s. It later evolved and became a foundational rhythm for reggaeton in Puerto Rico and Dominican dembow.
This Afro-Peruvian dessert, made from sweetened squash, sweet potatoes, and flavored with spices like cinnamon and cloves, has its roots in the enslaved communities of Lima
Frejol Colado
Compas, also known as konpa or kompa, is a modern méringue dance music genre of...
Haiti
This Colombian town, known as the first free town for enslaved people in the Americas, is called? They speak Spanish, English and have their very own language.
San Basilio de Palenque
Which Disney character is of Afro-Honduran descent?
Skai Jackson
Where did Reggeaton originate from?
Panama
This traditional Garifuna dish, made with mashed green plantains and typically served with a coconut-based soup, is considered a staple in their cuisine. What is it called?
Hudut
Name two Afro-Latinx dancers
Jasmine Aner and Matthew Morales-Boyd
Who was Mexico's first and only Black President?
Vicente Guerrero
This Brazilian gymnast became the first woman from Brazil to win an Olympic gymnastics gold medal, achieving it at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Rebecca Andrade