Pop Culture
This Cuban rapper was born in Miami Florida, and commonly refers to himself as “Mr. 305” or “Mr. Worldwide”.
Who is Pitbull?
This Latin comedian became the first to host a late-night talk show on an English-language network.
Who is George Lopez?
The first US Senator elected from California.
Who is Alex Padilla?
Ceviche is most associated with this country.
What is Peru?
This Latino team beat England and ultimately won the 2023 World Cup.
Who is Argentina?
This award-winning Puerto Rican artist made history by being the first all-Spanish opening act at the 2023 Grammy Awards.
Who is Bad Bunny?
This was Lin Manuel Miranda’s Broadway debut.
What is In the Heights?
The day Mexico celebrates Independence Day.
What is September 16th?
Ropa Vieja, or ‘old clothes,’ is a classic Cuban dish consisting of this type of meat.
What is shredded flank steak?
The youngest Latina and the youngest woman elected to serve in U.S. Congress.
Who is Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez?
Frida Kahlo was a prominent artist in the 20th century known for this type of painting.
What are self-portraits?
Released by Disney in 2017, this movie follows a young boy accidentally transported to the Land of the Dead where he seeks help to reverse his family’s ban on music.
What is Coco?
The first Hispanic Supreme Court judge and the year they were sworn in.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor and 2009?
This Mexican Street food consists of frozen mango, chamoy, and tajin.
What is Mangonada?
Christ the Redeemer is a well known Brazilian statue found in this city.
What is Rio de Janeiro?
Selena Quintanilla, beloved for her hit songs “El Chico del apartamento 512” and “Amor Prohibido,” was known as the ‘Queen of ___ music’.
What is Tejano?
This 2023 film, directed by Eva Longoria follows the real-life story of how a janitor at Frito Lay created the now beloved Falmin’ Hot Cheetos
What is Flaming Hot?
Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez founded the _____, which is still the largest union that fights for agriculture today.
What is the United Farmworkers Union?
These beloved corn chips some might call “spicy,” are wrapped like small tortillas, and will have you licking the bag clean. They are also Jehieli’s favorite chips.
What are Takis?
The ruins of ancient Machu Picchu are remnants of this civilization.
Who are the Incas?
This generationally adored Mexican sitcom follows the adventures of a poor orphan and his neighborhood friends, running from 1973 –1980, spanning over eight seasons, and 290 episodes.
What is El Chavo del Ocho?
This Mexican director, screenwriter, and producer is known for imbuing horror and fantasy films with emotional and thematic complexity, as in movies such as El Laberinto de Fauno or Pan’s Labyrinth and El Espinazo del Diablo or The Devil’s Backbone.
Who is Guillermo del Torro?
The Venezuelan military and political leader who played a key role in the South American wars of Independence against Spanish Rule.
Who is Simón Bolívar?
This Mexican tradition occurs every birthday after blowing out the birthday candles.
What is "La Mordidad"? (When your cousins try to smash the cake in to your face)
Expanded to a full month under the Reagan administration in 1988, Hispanic Heritage Month originally started as Hispanic Heritage Week under this president in 1968.
Who is Lyndon Johnson?