Political Leaders
This civil-rights and labor leader organized farmworkers and popularized the phrase “Sí, se puede.”
Who is Cesar Chavez?
This Spanish basketball star became the first Memphis Grizzlies player selected to an NBA All-Star Game.
Who is Pau Gasol?
Established from community efforts that began in 1995, this Memphis nonprofit connects Latino residents with resources involving health, education, legal services, jobs, and advocacy.
What is Latino Memphis?
This Memphis bilingual theater group promotes Latin American culture through Spanish-English performances and cultural events.
What is Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group?
This Puerto Rican artist, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, became a global reggaeton superstar.
Who is Bad Bunny?
This Bolivian-born Memphis-area leader became the first Latina elected to the Tennessee General Assembly in 2024 and represents House District 96.
Who is Gabby Salinas?
This Argentine soccer superstar led Argentina to the 2022 FIFA World Cup championship.
Who is Lionel Messi?
This businessman is CEO of La Prensa Latina, a major Spanish-language media organization serving the Memphis area.
Who is Jairo Arguijo?
This Memphis park hosts bilingual Theatre in the Park performances presented by Cazateatro.
What is Gaisman Park?
This Memphis salsa dancer and entrepreneur opened the Rumba Room and helped build the city's salsa scene.
Who is Edgar Méndez?
A longtime Memphis Latino civic leader and president/CEO of Latino Memphis. In 2023, he became one of the first Latinos to hold public office in Shelby County when he was appointed to the school board. He was born in Mexico City and has been active in advocacy involving immigration, education, healthcare access, jobs, and Latino community issues
Who is Mauricio Calvo?
This Mexican-American boxer became a world champion in four weight divisions and one of boxing's best-known Latino athletes.
Who is Oscar De La Hoya?
This entrepreneur founded their self-named clothing brand after moving from Querétaro, Mexico, to Memphis as a child.
Who is Victor “Vic” Vega?
Founded by Juan Hernández, this Memphis marketplace provides space for dozens of Hispanic-owned businesses.
What is El Mercadito de Memphis?
This dance style with roots in Colombia is a major part of Memphis Hispanic Heritage celebrations and gives “Cumbia en el Río” its name.
What is cumbia?
This Puerto Rican woman became the first Hispanic justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
This Venezuelan point guard was chosen by the Memphis Grizzlies with the 28th pick of the 2010 NBA Draft.
Who is Greivis Vásquez?
Who is Juan Hernández?
This annual Memphis-area celebration honors the blending of African and Latin cultures through music, dance, theater, and community events.
What is Afro-Latino Week?
This Cuban-born singer, known as the ‘Queen of Salsa,’ became famous for her powerful voice, colorful performances, and signature expression, ‘¡Azúcar!’ Her music blended Afro-Cuban rhythms with salsa, mambo, guaracha, and other Latin styles. She was one of the most influential Latin music artists of the 20th century.
Also known as “La Reina de la Salsa.”
Who is Celia Cruz?
Originally from Mexico City, this political leader became well known as the president and CEO of this Memphis organization that advocates for Latino residents. In 2023, he was appointed to the Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board.
Who is Mauricio Calvo?
This Spanish guard played all 82 games for Memphis in 2007–08 before returning to FC Barcelona.
Who is Juan Carlos Navarro?
This businessman is CEO of La Prensa Latina, a major Spanish-language media organization serving the Memphis area.
Who is Jairo Arguijo?
This famous Memphis bridge was named after a Spanish explorer whose 1541 expedition was associated with reaching the Mississippi River.
What is the Hernando de Soto Bridge?
This Memphis salsa dancer and entrepreneur opened the Rumba Room and helped build the city's salsa scene.
Who is Edgar Méndez?