Black History
Who gave the 'I Have a Dream' speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What Mexican holiday celebrates the victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla?
Cinco de Mayo
What style of dance and music, popular worldwide, originated among Black and Puerto Rican youth in the Bronx in the 1970s?
Hip-Hop / Breakdancing
What traditional dish from Mexico is made with corn dough and filled with meats or cheeses, then wrapped in corn husks?
Tamales
Who was the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice?
Sonia Sotomayor
In what year did slavery officially end in the United States?
1865
Who is the famous Cuban-American singer known as the 'Queen of Salsa'?
Celia Cruz
What Caribbean genre, blending African rhythms with Spanish melodies, became popular in New York during the 1970s?
salsa
Which dish, traditionally eaten during New Year's in Black American culture, is made of black-eyed peas and symbolizes good luck?
Hoppin' John
Who was the first African American woman to win a Nobel Prize in Literature?
Toni Morrison
Who was the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress?
Shirley Chisholm
Which South American country is known for the Carnaval celebration with colorful parades and samba music?
Brazil
Who was the first rapper to win a Pulitzer Prize for music?
Kendrick Lamar
What is the name of the Puerto Rican holiday dessert made with coconut milk and rice?
Arroz con Dulce
Name the first Black woman to travel to space.
Dr. Mae Jemison
What organization was founded in 1909 to fight for civil rights and eliminate race-based discrimination?
NAACP
Which Hispanic civil rights activist co-founded the United Farm Workers along with Cesar Chavez?
Dolores Huerta
Which popular dance style from the Dominican Republic involves close partner movements and rhythmic hip movements?
Bachata
In many Latin American countries, what celebration marks a girl's 15th birthday and transition into womanhood?
Quinceañera
Who was the first Afro-Latina woman elected to the U.S. Congress?
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Name the court case that declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
Brown v. Board of Education
Which U.S. territory has Spanish and English as official languages and is known for its vibrant cultural mix of African, Spanish, and Indigenous roots?
Puerto Rico
What African-American music genre developed in the late 19th century and is known for its soulful melodies and call-and-response patterns?
Blues
What traditional African-American holiday celebrates family, community, and culture starting on December 26th?
Kwanzaa
Name the first Black U.S. Secretary of State.
Colin Powell