Trailblazers
Raised in the South Bronx, N.Y., this Puerto Rican lawyer became the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice (and the third woman!) to serve on the Court.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
This Puerto Rican singer’s song, “Despacito,” featuring Daddy Yankee, was the first YouTube video to reach 3 billion views.
Who is Luis Fonsi?
This popular “light lunch”, uses tortillas as a “spoon” to hold various different fillings.
What is a taco?
Originating in Cuba, this elegant and slow-paced partner dance is known for its intricate hip movements and expressive storytelling. It is sometimes referred to as the “dance of love.”
What is the Rumba?
This Mexican boxer had only lost twice before September 13, 2025 when he lost to Terrance Crawford.
Who is Saul Canelo Alverez?
This poet, author, and civil rights activist is hailed as the “Godmother of Chicano Literature.” She is best known for her novel, “Bless Me, Ultima,” which explores themes of identity and cultural change.
Who is Rudolfo Anaya?
This genre of music, originating in the Dominican Republic, is characterized by its syncopated rhythm and is often referred to as the “guitar music of the countryside.”
What is bachata?
Originating in Portugal and Galicia, this dish means to “to wrap or coat in bread."
What is an empanada?
This dance emerged as a musical genre after its birth in the region of Bahia, known as “Little Africa.”
What is Samba?
This fútbol legend captains both Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team.
Who is Lionel Messi?
A celebrated Puerto Rican actress, singer, and dancer, this multi-hyphenate is one of the few performers to have achieved EGOT status (winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award). She’s particularly famous for her role as Anita in the film “West Side Story.”
Who is Rita Moreno?
This Mexican folk song, made famous by Ritchie Valens in 1958, is a classic example of son jarocho and was later a number one hit for the band Los Lobos.
What is "La Bamba?"
This cold dish can be served as app or main, is prepared raw, and can be served with avocado, plantain chips, or hot sauce.
What is ceviche?
This highly expressive Spanish art form combines rhythmic footwork, intricate hand movements, and passionate singing and guitar playing. It’s also recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity!
What is Flamenco?
Hailing from Colombia, she holds the Colombian record of 1.93 meters in the high jump and won a gold medal in the 2016 Olympic Games.
Who is Caterine Ibargüen?
This Mexican engineer became the first Hispanic woman in space when she served on the space shuttle Discovery in 1993; she later became the director of the Johnson Space Center.
This legendary musician of Puerto Rican descent was known as the “King of the Timbales.” He was a pioneer in mambo and Latin Jazz, with a career that spanned more than 50 years.
Who is Tito Puente?
This dish was originally considered peasant food, as farmers in the Antioquia region would eat it for breakfast before working in the fields.
What is Bandeja Paisa?
Born in the working-class neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, Argentina and Montevideo, Uruguay, this partner dance is characterized by dramatic pauses, synchronized leg movements, and powerful, passionate connection between partners.
What is Tango?
Among his many accolades, he was the first Latin American star in a Major league and was chosen to play in 15 Major League Baseball All-Star games.
Who is Roberto Clemente?
This Argentinian physicist and Nobel laureate was awarded the 1970 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking research on the metabolism of carbohydrates. This research was pivotal in understanding how living organisms store and use energy.
Who is Luis Federico Leloir?
This Puerto Rican superstar made history by becoming the first non-English-language artist to be Spotify’s most-streamed artist of the year for three consecutive years from 2020 to 2022.
Who is Bad Bunny?
This dish name comes from the Quechua words llapina which means "to crush" and gacho which means "to fry".
What is Llapingachos?
This folkloric dance from Peru is known for its energetic footwork and the handkerchiefs waved by the dancers. It is a courtship dance that combines indigenous, Spanish, and African influences.
What is Marinera?
With 10 NBA all star appearances, 4 Olympic medals, and one NCAA title under his belt, he is known as the greatest Latino NBA player of all time.
Who is Carmelo Anthony?