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Animated film that features a Colombian family with magical gifts, emphasizing themes of family and culture.
Encanto
Puerto Rican creator of the Broadway show Hamilton
Lin-Manuel Miranda
This staple grain is used to make tortillas
Corn (maize)
A coming-of-age celebration for girls turning 15, often marked with a big party, a formal dress, and dancing.
Quinceañera
This U.S. chicken chain, founded in Los Angeles in 1980, serves citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken inspired by Mexican recipes.
El Pollo Loco
This Mexican-American gymnast made history as one of the first Latina Olympians on the U.S. gymnastics team at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Laurie Hernandez
This Mexican painter, famous for her vibrant self-portraits and exploration of identity, pain, and culture, often incorporated surreal and symbolic elements in her work.
Frida Kahlo
Name of the small corn patties popular in Venezuela & Colombia
Arepas
Traditionally made from paper and clay, this object is filled with treats and broken open during Mexican celebrations like birthdays and Las Posadas.
piñata
Born in Los Angeles, she became the first Hispanic woman to go to space in 1993 and later served as director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center.
Ellen Ochoa
This Dominican slugger played for the Chicago Cubs from 1992–2004 and was famous for his record-breaking home runs.
Sammy Sosa
This Puerto Rican artist helped make reggaetón mainstream worldwide with hits like “Gasolina” and “Despacito.”
Daddy Yankee
This sweet bread, often eaten on January 6th, contains a hidden figurine and is part of a celebration honoring the Three Kings.
Rosca de Reyes
This holiday, celebrated Nov. 1–2, honors deceased loved ones with altars, food, and colorful decorations.
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
This U.S. state has the largest Hispanic population, influencing culture, politics, and cuisine across the country.
California
Biopic starring Jennifer Lopez about a Tejano singer who became a cultural icon in the 1990s.
Selena
This traditional Mexican folk music features bands with violins, trumpets, and guitars, often performing at celebrations while wearing elaborate, colorful attire.
Mariachi
This sweet custard dessert is loved across Latin America
Flan
Celebrated on Sept. 15–Oct. 15 in the U.S., this month-long event recognizes the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
Hispanic Heritage Month
First Hispanic U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Sonia Sotomayor
This Brazilian soccer forward, known as “O Fenômeno,” starred for Brazil in three World Cups and played for Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan.
Ronaldo Nazário
This Colombian singer performed alongside Jennifer Lopez at the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show, delivering a high-energy set that celebrated Latin music and culture.
Shakira
This Argentinian sauce made of herbs & oil is used on grilled meats
Chimichurri
This traditional Mexican birthday song, often sung at dawn, is famously performed by mariachis and is a staple at birthday celebrations throughout Mexico and Latin America.
Las Mañanitas
This labor leader co-founded the United Farm Workers and fought for better pay and working conditions for farmworkers in the United States.
Cesar Chavez