Who was the first Latino inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Who is Roberto Clemente
Havana is the capital of this Latin American country.
What is Cuba
This is a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of dough and is steamed in a corn husk or banana leaf.
What are tamales
September 16th
What is Mexico
This judge of Puerto Rican descent is the first Latin American justice on the United States Supreme Court.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor
Known as the "queen of Tejano Music whose life tragically ended at the age of 23.
Who is Selena Quintanilla
Caracas is the capital of this South American country.
What is Venezuela
This local favorite is made with mashed and fried plantains mixed with oil, garlic, and spices. Shrimp and chicharrones are sometimes added as well.
What is Mofongo.
September 7th
What is Brazil
This person was the first Latina US Treasurer.
Who is Romana Acosta Bañuelos
San Juan is the capital of this Latin American country.
What is Puerto Rico
A baked puff pastry filled with something sweet or savory. Traditional fillings include guava and cheese,sweet cheese, or ground meat.
What is pastelito
August 25th
What is Uruguay
This man from New Mexico became the first Latino U.S. senator
Who is Octaviano Ambrosio Larrazolo
His largest mark on culture came when his musical Hamilton opened on Broadway in 2015
Who is Lin-Manuel Miranda
What is Bolivia
Papa a la Huancaina, Ceviche, and Cuy are dishes that you would find if you traveled to this South American Country.
What is Peru
February 27th
What is the Dominican Republic
Mexican- born American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 4th District since 2019.
What is Jesus "Chuy" Garcia
One of the new 7 wonders of the world is located in this South American country.
What is Peru
This is a rice pudding dish that can be found across Latin America with various versions and variations.
What is arroz con leche
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th because five Latin American countries celebrate their independence on that day. Name three of the five countries.
What are Nicaragua, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador
The youngest- ever elected congresswoman of Puerto Rican descent from the Bronx.
Who is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez