People
He was one of the 20th century's most dynamic American social activists, waging an aggressive but nonviolent campaign for farm workers' rights that drew widespread support and gave people across the country a new appreciation for the origins of their food.
Cesar Chavez
This is the most famous musical genre from Argentina.
Tango
This country produces around 25% of the world's coffee supply.
Brazil
Baked or fried bread or pastry stuffed with meat or cheese.
Empanada
He started Hispanic Heritage week in 1968.
President Lyndon Johnson
He was the 41st Mayor of Los Angeles from 2005 to 2013.
Antonio Villaraigosa
He was the first Hispanic to be voted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Carlos Santana
The Volcano Rabbit is one of the smallest rabbits in the world. It lives only around volcanoes in this country and no were else in the world.
Mexico
Popular in Argentina Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Uruguay this dish includes beef or grilled meat sometimes sliced onto a restaurant patron's plate.
Churrasco
September 15th is the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month because it celebrates this day in five Latin America countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile, and Belize follow shortly after, on the 16th, 18th and 21st.
Independence Day
He was the first Hispanic player to accomplish many feats in the majors. He was the first to win a World Series as a starter, be named league MVP, be named World Series MVP and be elected to the Hall of Fame.
Roberto Clemente
This music uses instruments such as violin, vihuela, guitar, guitarron and trumpet.
Mariachi
There are 10 million alpacas in the world, and 3/4's of them live here.
Peru
Often considered Mexico's national dish, this sauce contains around 20 ingredients, of which the most notable are chili and chocolate, this dark sauce is usually served over turkey and often at special occasions.
Mole Poblano
This word describes people who come from a country where Spanish is spoken.
And this word describes people who come from a Latin American country
Hispanic and Latino
She is the world's first Hispanic female astronaut and has spent over 950 hours in space.
Ellen Ochoa
This Columbian born signer is a pop star with over 140 million records sold. In 2015 she was listed among the worlds most powerful women and in 2003 she was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF.
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
People in this country enjoy eating from local vendors on the street, rather than paying for meals from large chains. Because of this lifestyle, this country became the first Latin American country to get rid of McDonald’s.
Bolivia
This traditional and national Brazilian dish is a stew of black beans cooked with meat and served with rice, vegetables, assorted sausages and a variety of side dishes.
Feijoada
Celebrated in Mexico and Central America, this is an observance festivity to celebrate and honor one’s ancestors. It’s based on the belief that there is interaction between the living world and the world of spirits.
Dia de los Muertos
She is CEO and President of PG&E and is the first Latina to ever lead a Fortune 500 Company. Fortune.com identifies her as the most powerful Latina in Business in 2018.
Geisha Williams
Perhaps the most popular Latin music genra in the world. This vibrant rhythm is the result of several musical influences, which include traditional beats from Cuba and Puerto Rico and other styles such as mambo and Latin boogaloo.
Salsa
This country produces more than 90% of the worlds emeralds.
Columbia
This food is so popular in Peru that June 28th is a national celebration. A dish of fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices and spiced with chili peppers. Onion, salt and pepper are also added to the marinade.
Ceviche
With 460 million native speakers, Spanish is the most spoken language in the world second only to this language with 1.3 billion native speakers.
Chinese