Civil Rights & Politics
She co-founded the United Farm Workers and coined the slogan “Sí, se puede.”
Dolores Huerta
This Mexican muralist painted sweeping scenes of workers, industry, and history.
Diego Rivera
This Colombian author, a Nobel Prize winner, introduced the world to magical realism in works like “One Hundred Years of Solitude.”
Gabriel García Márquez
This Puerto Rican baseball Hall of Famer died while delivering earthquake aid to Nicaragua.
Roberto Clemente
"Which two major U.S. cities were originally founded by Spanish settlers?"
Los Angeles and San Antonio
This Bronx-born lawmaker became the youngest woman ever elected to U.S. Congress in 2018.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Known as the “Queen of Tejano Music,” she brought the genre to mainstream audiences before her life was cut short.
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez
Her novel “The House of the Spirits” blends Chilean history with family saga and magical elements.
Isabel Allende
An Argentine soccer superstar widely considered one of the greatest players of all time.
Lionel Messi
"What is considered one of the most important values in Hispanic culture?"
Family
He went from growing up in public housing to serving as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Served as HUD Secretary and promoted housing equity; his rise from public housing to public service inspires many.
This Puerto Rican actress is one of only a handful of performers to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
Rita Moreno
This Mexican-American author gave voice to young Latinas in “The House on Mango Street
Sandra Cisneros
This Mexican golfer was ranked world #1 for 158 weeks and is a role model for women in sports.
Lorena Ochoa
What holiday in Hispanic culture celebrates and honors the lives of ancestors?
Día de los Muertos
Served as HUD Secretary and promoted housing equity; his rise from public housing to public service inspires many.
Sonia Sotomayor
He created the hit Broadway shows “Hamilton” and “In the Heights,” blending hip-hop with history.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Which three cultural influences are found in many traditional Hispanic dishes?
Indigenous, African, and Spanish
Did you know tamales are made differently across Hispanic cultures? What’s one key ingredient or wrapping method that makes tamales unique in regions like Mexico or Central America?
Mexico uses corn husks, while Central America often uses banana leaves and can include ingredients like rice or potatoes