La Comida
A dish consisting of fish or shellfish marinated in citrus and seasonings.
Ceviche, cebiche, sebiche, or seviche
The Loevy co-worker that won the sports themed Friday Fun.
Lilia!!!
Name the movie- Despite his family's generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz.
What is Coco.
Which Mexican-American singer, known as the Queen of Tejano music, was tragically shot and killed at the age of 23?
Selena.
Selena Quintanilla, a Mexican-American singer and songwriter, known as the Queen of Tejano music, was tragically shot and killed at the age of 23.
Which Argentine soccer player has won the Ballon d'Or award?
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi, the Argentine soccer player, has won the Ballon d'Or award a record 8 times.
What type of beans are used in a chili con carne?
kidney beans
What state first celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month?
California
Which Hispanic explorer is credited with discovering Florida?
Juan Ponce De Leon
Who created the Broadway musical Hamilton?
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Who was the first Hispanic justice on the US Supreme Court?
Sonia Sotomayor
Which dish made of rice and pigeon peas, is a classic in Puerto Rican cuisine?
arroz con gandules
How old is a person turning if they are celebrating their "quinceañera"?
15 (quince)
In which city is ‘El Museo del Barrio’, dedicated to Latin American and Caribbean art?
New York City
Who was the first Hispanic woman to become an astronaut?
Ellen Ochoa.
The first Hispanic woman to become an astronaut was Ellen Ochoa. She is from Los Angeles, California, and her heritage is Mexican-American.
Who worked to improve conditions for farm workers?
Ceasar Chavez
Cesar Chavez worked to improve conditions for farm workers, advocating for their rights and co-founding the United Farm Workers (UFW) union.
Which Mexican dish name means “little meats” in English?
carnitas
In what year did Hispanic Heritage Month begin?
1988.
Hispanic Heritage Month began in 1988, expanding from the week-long celebration that started in 1968.
Which famous artist painted ‘Guernica’, depicting the tragedies of war?
Pablo Picasso
This painter was famous for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico.
Frida Kahlo
What popular dance originated in the Dominican Republic?
Merengue
A traditional South American caffeine-rich infused herbal drink that is traditionally served with a metal straw (bombilla) in a container typically made from a calabash gourd.
mate (pronounced mah-tay)
Which president established Hispanic Heritage Month?
President Ronald Reagan.
Hispanic Heritage Month was created in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan, building on the week-long celebration originally established by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968.
There are three Caribbean islands where Spanish is the national language. Can you name two of them?
Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Cuba.
Who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973?
Roberto Clemente.
Roberto Clemente was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1973, becoming the first Latin American and Caribbean player to receive this honor.
Who is the Cuban-American woman known as the Queen of Salsa?
Celia Cruz.
Celia Cruz is the Cuban-American singer famously known as the Queen of Salsa.