WDYK – 50 Leading Latinos in the US

Experience the compelling life stories and view outstanding videos for 50 of the most influential contemporary Hispanic Americans, all in the palm of your hand. Perfect for teachers and students of ELL, ESL, Latino Studies, and more. This is your chance to become better acquainted with the artists, activists, political thinkers, sports figures and entertainers who have played significant roles in shaping the Latino/Latina agenda in the United States.

Check out these innovative, video-enhanced flashcards and create your own ‘personal stack’ of favorites for further study or review. A quiz feature tests your knowledge about the accomplishments of these inspirational and sometimes controversial figures. Organize lists alphabetically, chronologically, or by field of endeavor. Full-length informative biographies are provided for every entry. Each biography is exclusive.

Best of all; enjoy archival and educational videos carefully selected by curriculum experts that reflect the best available on YouTube, without exiting the application.

See and hear inspiring achievers such as Selena, Sammy Sosa, Sandra Cisneros, and more. See who made the list! Do you agree or disagree? Share your thoughts by reviewing this Hispanic heritage app.

This app is free while we continue to perfect it. Look for upgrades and new titles in the WDYK (What Do You Know) Series.

50 Leading Latinos in the US

Christina Aguilera
Isabel Allende
Julia Alvarez
Luis Walter Alvarez
Rudolfo Anaya
Desi Arnaz
Judith F. Baca
Joan Baez
Rubén Blades
Linda Chavez
César Chávez
Linda Chavez-Thompson
Henry Cisneros
Sandra Cisneros
Roberto Clemente
Celia Cruz
Oscar de la Hoya
Gloria Estefan
Jerry Garcia
Scott Gomez
Salma Hayek,
Rita Hayworth
Oscar Hijuelos,
María (de Lourdes) Hinojosa
Dolores Huerta
John Leguizamo
Nancy Lopez
Ricky Martin
Mel Martínez
Rita Moreno
Soledad O’Brien
Ellen Ochoa
Edward James Olmos
Anthony Quinn
Bill Richardson
Alex Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez
Chi Chi Rodríguez
Narciso Rodríguez
Linda Ronstadt
Carlos Santana
George Santayana
Cristina Saralegui
Selena
Martin Sheen
Jimmy Smits
Sammy Sosa
Gary Soto
Ritchie Valens
Nydia Velázquez