Famous People
This American actor, singer-songwriter, and playwriter is best known for the critically acclaimed Hamilton that won him 11 Tony Awards.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
This treaty brought an end to the Mexican-American War.
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
This famous holiday celebrates Mexico’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Cinco de Mayo (Fifth of May)
Popular in Latin American countries, this dessert is a sponge cake soaked in three types of milk
Tres leches cake
This non-profit organization helps inspire, prepare, and positions Latino leaders in the classroom and workforce.
Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Born in 1969, she became the highest-paid Latin actress in Hollywood.
Jennifer Lopez
In 1945, this case sued California school districts for segregating Latino students in separate school.
Mendez versus Westminster
Originating from Mexico and Southern Europe, this celebration honors a girl’s 15th birthday.
Fiesta Quinceanera
This rice dish is made with seafood or meat, vegetables, and saffron.
Paella
This educational organization prepares high school students interested in college to become community leaders.
National Hispanic Institute
In 1993, this American became the first Hispanic woman to go to space.
Ellen Ochoa
In 1974, this project was initiated to register more than two million Latino voters in the U.S.
Southwest Voter Registration Education Project
Friends and Family gather on this holiday to remember loved ones who have passed away.
Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Made from stuffing a pastry shell with savory or sweet ingredients, this is a classic.
Empanadas
This youth-led community provides assistance to undocumented immigrants in the country.
United We Dream
Who was the first Hispanic woman to serve as Surgeon General of the United States from 1990 to 1993.
Antonia Novello
This massacre in 1914 killed more than 50 people, mostly Mexican Americans
The Ludlow Massacre
September 16th marks this holiday which commemorates Mexico’s independence from Spain.
Dia de la Independencia
This dessert is made with creamy rice pudding, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
Arroz con leche
This organization promotes the growth of Hispanic-owned businesses in the U.S.
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)
This Hispanic American astrophysicist became the 14th director of the National Science Foundation.
France Cordova
During this event between 953 and 1958, over 3.8 million Latin Americans, many U.S. citizens, were deported.
Operation Wetback
This religious festival commemorates the journey Joseph and Mary made to find a place to give birth to baby Jesus.
Las Posadas
This is a fried dough fritter covered with cinnamon and sugar.
Bunuelos
This organization serves to help Latinos in the U.S. through programs, research, and advocacy in areas such as immigration, civil rights, education, finances, health, and more.
Unidos US