Culture & Demographics
The most popular Mexican woman’s clothing that is worn.
Huipil
She was the first Hispanic woman to be sworn in as a Supreme Court Justice, and the third woman to ever do so.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
A singer, actress, and dancer who is among only three other entertainers to earn a PEGOT.
Who is Rita Moreno?
These facilities allow the owners to make money off Immigrant’s pain and suffering and have terrible conditions in order to make even more money
What is For-profit Migrant Detention Centers?
The name of the group of people who come from a Spanish speaking country.
Hispanic
This state, along with Texas and California, has seen the biggest increase in Hispanic population since 2010.
What is Florida?
This is Miguel Hidalgo’s famous speech from September 16, 1810, that began the Mexican War of Independence
What is Grito de Dolores? (Cry of Dolores)
Just for having this, Hispanic and Latino-Americans are often reported to ICE.
What is a Spanish surname?
The first dominant Hispanic professional athlete in the U.S.
Who is Pancho Gonzales?
The total number of Hispanic countries.
What is 22?
These racially-motivated riots in 1943 were named after a clothing style popular among minority youths at the time
What were the Zoot Suit Riots?
What is Mixed Martial Arts? (MMA)
These law enforcement officers executed hundreds of innocent Hispanic and Latino-Americans in the Southwest.
Who are the Texas Rangers?
This is the year Hispanic/Latino question appeared in the Census
1980
This Supreme Court case set the precedent for Brown vs. Board of Education by prohibiting the segregation of Mexican students
What is Mendez vs. Westminster School District?
He predicted that CFCs were causing a hole in the ozone that was discovered over Antarctica.
Who is Mario Molina?
This is the program created by the Obama Administration that has resulted in the protection of around 800,000 Hispanic and Latino children in the US
What is The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals? (DACA)