Bet You Didn’t Know: Latin & Hispanic Contributions Through History

The video highlights significant contributions of Hispanic and Latin individuals in various fields. It begins with a discussion on the historical narrative often dominated by affluent white men and shifts to showcase trailblazers like Guillermo Gonzalez Camarena in television, Roberto Landell de Moura in wireless communication, and Ellen Ochoa in space exploration. It also covers Sylvia Rivera's activism for LGBTQ+ rights, Luis Van Ahn's technological innovations, and the labor rights efforts of Dolores Huerta. The video concludes with Maria Elena Salinas' impact on journalism, emphasizing the diverse and influential roles of Hispanic and Latin figures in shaping history and culture.

Who was responsible for the first color TV patent?

• Ellen Ochoa

• Guillermo Gonzalez Camarena

• Luis von Ahn

• Roberto Landell de Moura

Which Hispanic American woman was the first to travel to space?

• Maria Elena Salinas

• Dolores Huerta

• Ellen Ochoa

• Sylvia Rivera

Sylvia Rivera is known for her activism in which movement?

• Civil Rights Movement

• Environmental Movement

• LGBTQ+ Rights Movement

• Labor Rights Movement

What technology did Luis von Ahn create to enhance web security?

• Wireless Audio Transmission

• CAPTCHA

• Chroma Skopik Adapter

• Duolingo

Who co-founded the United Farm Workers of America with Cesar Chavez?

• Sylvia Rivera

• Ellen Ochoa

• Dolores Huerta

• Maria Elena Salinas