Mi Gente History
The year that Mi Gente was founded
1969
This phrase was the rally cry of the United Farm Workers
Sí, se puede
This sweet bread is traditionally made in the days leading up to Día de los Muertos
Pan de Muerto
This common event is a social gathering that friends and family are invited to
Carne Asada
This actress recently starred in "Wednesday" a spin-off remake of the classic 1960's TV show "The Addams Family"
Jenna Ortega
The name that the Mi Gente group was formerly known by
La Raza
This word is used to mean "sink" in México, Argentina, España, Uruguay, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and Chile
Lavamanos
These can be sweet or savory, are flat, round, and crispy and are made with cornmeal flour
Arepas
This Christmas Time celebration takes place from the 16th through the 24th
Las Posadas
This Mexican-American artist was known as the Queen of Tejano Music
Selena Quintanilla
The year the CMU second-floor renovations took place
2012
This phrase is something that children are told when they get hurt
Sana, sana colita de rana
This dish from Spain features saffron and various types of meat
This event takes place during the San Fermín festival each July in Pamplona, Spain
The Running of the Bulls
This celebrity incorrectly said "Mi gente latino" during an acceptance speech
Jennifer Lopez
The founder of La Raza, also the groups first president
Ramona A. de Rosales
This common word is used to describe someone who is stuck up.
Fresa
This food is also a term that describes the way in which it is cooked, and the corresponding social event
Asado
This event is celebrated in August to commemorate La Batalla de Boyacá
La Feria de las Flores
This musician's unique haircut inspired many children to recreate his look
Peso Pluma
Gustavo Lira and Karly Mariel
This animal name, yaguára, comes from the South American tribal language Tupi-Guarani
A jaguar
This drink traditionally served in a gourd with a metal straw is made from a plant
Yerba Mate
This religious celebration that is on the night of Good Friday every year only takes place in two cities in the whole world
La Procesión del Silencio
This couple got married on August 21st, 1929
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera