Black History Month & Afro-Latino Culture

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What are some of the Latin-American countries that have their own Black History Month?

• Argentina

  Peru

  Panama

  Ecuador

• Venezuela

  Colombia

  Costa Rica

• Venezuela

  Colombia

  Mexico

  Asia

• Peru

  Panama

  Ukrania

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Choose the option that lists facts about "La Bomba" from Puerto Rico:

• It comes from Africa

• It is a choreography

• It is an improvised dance

• The drummer follows the dancers lead

Gaspar Yanga

He was a West African prince who led a revolt against the Spanish. His bravery and leadership led to the independence of one of the first free African settlements in the Americas. The town is now called Yanga.

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Select the facts about Gaspar Yanga:

• He was a West African Prince

• He started a revolt against the Spaniards and slavery

• There is a town named after him

• He moved from Mexico to Africa

La Borinqueña Superheroe

​The story of a Nuyorican girl...

La Borinqueña is an Afro-Puertorican activist who receives her powers after her first trip to the island. 

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If you were to visit the country of your ancestors, what would be the power you would like to receive to fight for civil rights?

• Gadget User: These characters usually lack superpowers, but make up for it with skill, cunning and technology (Batman, Iron Man and Black Widow).

• Power House: These heroes use unbridled strength and endurance to smash the opposition (The Hulk and the Tick).

• Supernatural: Their powers come from a world beyond the mortal plane (Ghost Rider and Spawn).

• Speedster: These heroes rely on super speed to overwhelm the bad guys and solve their problems (The Flash and Quicksilver).