Hispanic Heritage Month

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When is Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrated?

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September 15 - October 15

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How many million people make up the Latino population in the United States today, according to the U.S. Census Bureau?

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60 million

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The time frame of Hispanic Heritage month is significant due to what reason?

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Many Central American countries celebrate their independence days during this time

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Economic output of American Latinos would rank ________ in the world if the community were an independent country.

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5th

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As of opening day in 2023, what percent of Major League Baseball players are Hispanic/Latino?

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30%

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Linda Alvarado purchased a baseball team in the 1990s - becoming the first woman ever to buy a team. Which team did she purchase? Options: Kansas City Royals, Colorado Rockies, Arizona Diamondbacks, Miami Marlins

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Colorado Rockies

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Who was the first Latina to go to space in 1993 as she flew aboard the space shuttle Discovery?

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Ellen Ochoa

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Who is known as the "Queen of Tejano" and was the first Tejano artist to win a Grammy?

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Selena

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What is the name of the civil rights activist who was a leader to fight to improve working and living conditions of farm workers in the US and co-founded the National Farm Workers Association?

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Cesar Chavez

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Who was one of the early entrepreneurs who helped transform Tex-Mex-style food and opened a restaurant in 1928 that later expanded into the El Chico Tex-Mex restaurant chain?

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Adelaida Cuellar