Hispanic Holidays
A celebration of a girl's fifteenth birthday and her transition from childhood to adulthood, typically involving a mass followed by a party.
What is a Quinceanera
What did Luis Von Ahn invent for computers?
What are Captcha Codes
This hispanic band had a successful debut in the U.S. at Woodstock?
What is Woodstock
Her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century. She was murdered by her fan club president. Jennifer Lopez played her in a movie.
Who is Selena
Americans that were either born in or whose ancestors immigrated from Spanish-speaking countries are called...
Who are Hispanic Americans
A yearly celebration held on May 5, which commemorates the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
What is Cinco De Mayo
He invented Artificial Hearts.
Who is Dr. Domingo Liotta
Cándido Camero was a Cuban musician that influenced American music through his mastery of this instrument
What is Conga Drums
This Disney movie is about a Mexican family and the Day of the Dead grossed over 800 million dollars in the United States.
What is Coco?
55% of Hispanics in the U.S. practice what religion in the U.S.
What is Catholic
Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration.
What is Day of the Dead
He won a Nobel Peace Prize for being the first to realize that chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) could destroy ozone.
Who is Mario Molina
Although he dies young, this Cuban Conga player played a major role in founding Latin Jazz through his work with Dizzy Gillespie,
Who is Chano Pozo
This movie is about a Colombian teenage girl facing the frustration of being the only member of her family without magical powers.
What is Encanto
In 1988, Ronald Regan made Lauro Cavazos the first U.S. Cabinet Member with this Title?
Secretary of Education
This holiday celebrates the moment when Father Hidalgo called for Mexico's independence from Spain in September 1810.
Mexican Independence Day
He invented the ball point pen
Who is Laszlo Jozsef Biro
Tito Rodriguez was a famous singer and bandleader in the 1950s that did not come from Cuba. He was from...
What is Puerto Rico
What percentage of lead roles in Hollywood go to Hispanic Actors/Actresses?
What is 7%
In 2009, she made history as the first Hispanic American to serve on the Supreme Court
Who is Sonia Sotomayor
This holiday is celebrated as the day the three wise men first saw baby Jesus and brought him gifts.
Three Kings Day
He played a role in inventing color Television.
Who is Guillermo González Camarena
This dark-skinned Cuban moved to New York in 1930 and became the lead trumpet player and music director for the Savoy Club.
Who is Mario Bauza
This media watchdog company organized a boycott of Paramount Pictures for their lack of hiring Hispanic actors, directors, and producers.
What is National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC)
This person is the first Hispanic American to Serve in Congress
Who is Joseph Marion Hernández