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Why does HHM start on September 15th?
September 15th was chosen as the beginning date because it is the anniversary of Independence Day for Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Honduras (all in 1821).
What is Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday some people celebrate in Mexico, but it is not their Independence Day. It commemorates a battle in the city of Puebla, Mexico in 1862.
Who was the first Latina astronaut in space?
Ellen Ochoa was the first Latina astronaut to be in space., in 1993. She brought her flute to play on the nine-day mission aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery.
List at least examples of famous Latin foods.
Some examples of famous Latin foods are: tacos, tamales, arepas, ceviche, rice and beans, flan, and more.
Define Hispanic
Hispanic means someone of descent from a Spanish-speaking country. There are 21 Spanish-speaking countries, in North America, South American, Europe, and Africa.
When is Chile’s Independence Day?
September 18th is Independence Day for Chile (1810).
WHAT and WHEN is el Día de los Muertos?
Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a day to remember and celebrate family and friends who have passed on. Even though it’s celebrated October 31-Nov. 1, don’t get in mixed up with Halloween- they are two different holidays!
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
Sonia Sotomayor, who grew up in the Bronx, was sworn in as the first Hispanic Supreme Court judge, in 2009. She is in the National Women’s Hall of Fame.
What is Chichén Itza?
Chichén Itzá, one of the seven wonders of the world, is a city in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. It’s famous for its pyramid El Castillo (the Mayans were famous for their astronomy and there are 365 steps, for each day of the year).
Who has more Spanish Speakers- the US or Spain?
There are more Spanish speakers in the United States than in Spain, if you count people who speak Spanish as a second language!
When is Mexican Independence Day?
Mexico celebrates the beginning of its fight for independence on September 15th - 16th.
What did they change the name of Columbus Day to and when is it?
Indigenous People’s Day, October 10th, 2022
Who is Lin-Manuel Miranda?
Lin-Manuel Miranda is a Pulitzer Prize winner and writer of the Broadway shows Hamilton and In the Heights.
Where is Machu Picchu and who built it?
The Incan civilization was an empire stretched across much of South America before the arrival of the Spaniards. Machu Picchu, an Incan site in Peru, is one of the seven wonders of the world.
Define Latino/Latinx
Latino means someone descended from Latin America, which includes non-Spanish speaking countries like Brazil. More and more people are now using the gender-neutral term Latinx.
Which Presidents created HH Week and HHM?
President Lyndon Johnson established National Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968. President Ronald Reagan extended it to Hispanic Heritage Month in 1988.
What percent of the US population is Hispanic/Latino?
As of 2020, the Hispanic/Latino population in the U.S. was approximately 18% of the total population.
Who is Selena Quintanilla?
Selena Quintanilla was a Grammy award-winning singer born to Mexican parents. She is known as the Queen of Tejano Music, or the Madonna of the Tejano.
Who and WHERE were the Aztecs and Mayans?
The Aztec and Maya were pre-Spanish civilizations. The Aztec Empire spread across much of modern day Mexico. The Mayans were in southern Mexico/ northern Central America. We can trace the source of chocolate back to the Aztec and Maya civilizations!
Which three states have the highest Hispanic population?
California, Texas, and Florida
What is the 2022 theme for HHM?
The 2022 theme for National Hispanic Heritage Month is Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation.
What happened in 1848 between the US and Mexico?
In 1848, at the end of the Mexican-American war, the United States annexed New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, and California. Many cities and states have Spanish names. Some examples: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Colorado, Santa Fe, etc.
Who is Roberto Clemente?
Roberto Clemente was the first Latino inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He batted up to the .352 in 1970 and had 3,000 career hits. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2003.
How much of the worlds oxygen is produced in the Amazon Rainforest?
The Amazon rainforest in South America produces 20% of the world’s oxygen. The Amazon River is the largest river in the world.
Where does Spanish rank in the top 5 most spoken languages?
number 2