Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in South Texas

The video explores Hispanic Heritage Month, highlighting its history and significance. It features stories about Selena's exhibit, the renaming of Fort Hood to Fort Cavazos, and demographic changes in Texas. The contributions of Carmen Tafoya to literature and education are discussed, along with tributes to artists Jesse Trevino and Bell Ortiz. UTSA's accordion book project is showcased, and the video concludes with insights into Latinx theater and the evolution of Tex-Mex cuisine.

When did Hispanic Heritage Month officially become a month-long observance?

• 1988

• 1990

• 1968

• 2000

Which Latin American countries celebrate their independence on September 15th?

• Guatemala and Honduras

• Mexico and Chile

• Costa Rica and El Salvador

• All of the above

Who found the never-before-seen photo of Selena?

• Al Rendon

• Henry Ramos

• Ronald Reagan

• Alicia Niaves

What was the original name of Fort Cavazos?

• Fort Hood

• Fort Benning

• Fort Sam Houston

• Fort Bragg

What percentage of Texas' population is made up of Hispanics according to the 2022 U.S. Census?

• 39.8%

• 40.2%

• 13.4%

• 5.7%

What was Carmen Tafoya's main focus in her educational career?

• Art

• Literature

• Bilingual Education

• Music

What did the students create to honor Jesse Trevino?

• Get well cards

• Sculptures

• Poems

• Paintings

Who helped mariachi music grow to a prominent cultural phenomenon in Texas?

• Carmen Tafoya

• Al Rendon

• Bell Ortiz

• Jesse Trevino

What is the original name of the restaurant owned by Steven Pizzini's family?

• Lalas Gorditas

• Blanco Cafe

• Taco Hut

• Teka Molino

What was the main reason for the decline of the iconic chili queens?

• Economic recession

• Sanitation reform laws

• Lack of customers

• Competition from other food vendors