Hispanic Heritage Month Facts
The word Hispanic relates to places where this language is spoken.
She grew up in the Bronx and was sworn in as the first Hispanic Supreme Court judge in 2009.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
Last fall, President Biden traveled to this Caribbean island to assess damage from Hurricane Fiona.
What is Puerto Rico?
This year's Hispanic Heritage Month theme is Unidos, which means this in English.
What is inclusive or together?
She was the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, representing parts of the Bronx and Queens, and is often called by her initials.
Who is AOC or Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
This country has the most Spanish speaking people.
What is Mexico?
When is September 15?
This Puerto Rican-American has shared his language and culture in creating In the Heights, Encanto and more.
Who is Lin Manuel-Miranda?
This is the world's longest mountain range, located in South America.
What is the Andes?
Latino/a means someone from Latin America, which includes non-Spanish speaking countries like Brazil. However, many people are now using this gender-neutral term.
What is Latinx?
This 53-year-old musician and actor from the Bronx performed with Shakira at the 2020 Superbowl Halftime show.
Who is Jennifer Lopez?
Activists César Chávez and Dolores Huerta fought for farm workers' rights in this U.S. state.
What is California?