Latinx Culture
This month-long celebration, observed annually from September 15 to October 15, honors the culture, history, and contributions of people with roots in Spain, Mexico, and Central and South America.
What is Hispanic Heritage Month?
his African American civil rights leader delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This mixed-race singer, famous for hits like "Just the Way You Are" and "Uptown Funk," has a father of Puerto Rican descent and a mother of Jewish descent.
Who is Bruno Mars?
This actor, known for his performances in Black Panther and 42, was born in South Korea to a Korean mother and an African American father.
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
This insect is the only one that can turn its head.
What is a Praying Mantis
This Dominican baseball legend is famous for his clutch performances with the Boston Red Sox and helping them win three World Series championships. (FULL NAME)
Who is David Ortiz?
This prominent African American woman was the first to refuse to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This iconic mixed-race musician, who famously changed his name to his own "Love Symbol" known for his groundbreaking fusion of pop, R&B, and soul, is the son of a Black father and a white mother.
Who is Prince?
This actress, famous for her roles in "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Avengers: Infinity War", is of Filipino, Spanish, and Chinese descent.
Who is Zoe Saldana?
The first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences, was this Polish-born scientist.
Who is Marie Curie?
This Mexican holiday honors the dead with family gatherings and offerings, traditionally celebrated on November 1st and 2nd.
What is Dia de los Muertos?
This Harlem Renaissance writer is famous for his poem "The Negro Speaks of Rivers" and for his contributions to African American literature.
Who is Langston Hughes?
This mixed-race actress, known for her roles in "Lemonade Mouth" and "Aladdin" (2019), is of Mexican and Jewish descent.
Who is Naomi Scott?
This British actor, known for his role as Fred Hampton in Judas and the Black Messiah, is of Ugandan descent and raised in London, England
Who is Daniel Kaluuya?
This country is home to the ancient ruins of Petra, a historical and archaeological city famous for its rock-cut architecture.
What is Jordan?
This island in the Caribbean, shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti, is known for its rich cultural heritage, beautiful beaches, and vibrant music scene, including genres like merengue, kompa and bachata.
What is Hispaniola?
This African American actor became the first to win an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Lilies of the Field.
Who is Sidney Poitier?
This French-Cameroonian actor, who starred in The Transporter and Lupin, has helped bring French action films into the global spotlight.
Who is Omar Sy?
This actress, known for her roles in Crazy Rich Asians and The Farewell, is of Chinese and Jewish descent.
Who is Awkwafina?
This type of cloud, which is high-altitude and wispy, is named after a Latin word meaning "mare's tail."
What is cirrus?
Finish The Lyrics:
Dead in the middle of Little Italy-
Little did we know that we riddled two middlemen who didn't do diddly
Name one of the 3 African American women who were focused on in the 2017 movie "Hidden Figures"
Who are Dorothy Vaughan, Katherine Goble Johnson and Mary Jackson?
This actress, whose father is African American and mother is of Spanish descent, became the first Black woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress for her role in Monster's Ball.
Who is Halle Berry?
This actor, born to a Mexican-American father and an Irish mother, became a well-known advocate for Latino representation in Hollywood and starred in films like Desperado and Once Upon a Time in Mexico.
Who is Antonio Banderas?
This player, known for his nickname "The Polish Hammer," was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 2002 NBA Draft but had a brief career in the league, primarily playing for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Who is Marcin Gortat?