Culture Y Comida
This popular classic food in Mexico, El Salvador & a few other Latin American countries is wrapped and cooked in "una oja de maiz o platano" (a corn husk or bananna leaf)
What is Tamales
This singer, who passed away in 1995 was the Tejana-Mexicana artist to break barriers and borders of spanish-english music. This persons recordings included everything from english love songs to mariachi style rancheras!
Who is Selena
This were leaders in the fight against the unfair treatment of farm workers in the United States. In 1962, they founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later merged with other unions to become the United Farm Workers of America.
Who is Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta
This singer, Selena Quintanilla’s greats hit of all time and has become her most famous and representative song?
What is Como La Flor
Biggest Chicanx/Latinx Registered Student Organization on Campus
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This type of traditional dance, which is most popular in Mexico, is performed in colorful, long dresses, which the style can often vary by region
What is Ballet Folklorico
This Columbian born model/actress has been featured in a number of cosmetic commercials, and most recently is one of the main characters in the hit American tv-show "Modern Family"
Who is Sofia Vergara
This latina came up with the slogan “Si Se Puede”
Who is Dolores Huerta
This Mexican singer/actor, who is from the state of Jalisco, has starred in many mexican films, including black and white films where is music became popular! He is most famous for his deep and unique singing voice. His music is often associated with drinking tequila and crying. HINT: His sons are famous too!
Who is Vicente Fernandez
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This country is most known for a food item called "popusas"
What is El Salvador
This telenovela actor has starred in novelas (soap-operas) such as "La Fea Mas Bella" and "Las Tontas No Van al Cielo" He starred in the romantic-comedy film "Recien Cazado" and he also has more recently starred in the film "Pulling Strings"
Who is Jaime Camil
He fought against foreign occupation under the emperor Maximilian and who sought constitutional reforms to create a democratic federal republic. (Hint: He was the first president of Mexico who was of indigenous origin.)
Who is Benito Juarez
Don Omar made this song for Fast Five
Danza Kuduro
Purpose of MECHA
Is to promotep higher education, cultura and historia.
Every year, this country hosts the worlds biggest party, a Mardi-Gras celebration, known as "El Carnaval"
What is Brazil
This Mexican comedian, turned actor and director/producer is most famous for his television program where in each skit or scene he is a different personality and character. HINT: The name of this show contains part of his name. Who is he? Most recently he directed and released the first successful bilingual film released in theaters accross the US, where he was also the main actor in the movie!
Who is Eugenio Derbez
This is a Mexican electrical engineer, science communicator, and Citizen Astronaut. She became the first Mexican-born woman in space as part of Space for Humanity's Citizen Astronaut Program, launched June 4, 2022
Who is Katya Echazarreta
This guitarists of all time. Over his career, he's won 10 Grammy Awards and three Latin Grammy Awards. He became the first Hispanic musician inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998
Who is Carlos Santana
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Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán
What is the name, in English, for the main ingredient used in Posole? (HINT: NOT THE MEAT OR CHILE)
What is Hominy
DOUBLE!!!!!! WORTH 1000 POINTS!** María Elena Velasco Fragoso (born December 17, 1940) is a Mexican actress, comedian, singer-songwriter, dancer, screenwriter, film producer, and one of Mexico's few major female film directors. She is most famous for her character in a series of films from the 1970's-2013
Who is La India Maria
This is the first Hispanic to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, and the third woman to do so
Who is Sonia Sotomayor
Christian Nodal’s Debut Song
Adiós Amor
Two Important Plans to MECHA
El plan de santa Barbará Y plan espiritual de aztan