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Join John Leguizamo as he learns how Latinos have shaped modern America.
Host John Leguizamo explores the rise of the new empire, the United States. While Latinos were often relegated to the fringes of mainstream society, they made profound contributions to the fabric of the U.S. and beyond. Reflecting on his journey, John learns that Latinos were not just an asterisk in history, but that Latino history is the history of the United States.
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Funding for American Historia is provided, in part, by PBS, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Anderson Family Charitable Fund, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, The WNET Group’s Chasing the Dream initiative, the Ford Foundation/JustFilms, and Seton J. Melvin.
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Host John Leguizamo explores the rise of the new empire, the United States. While Latinos were often relegated to the fringes of mainstream society, they made profound contributions to the fabric of the U.S. and beyond. Reflecting on his journey, John learns that Latinos were not just an asterisk in history, but that Latino history is the history of the United States.
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Making American Historia
Ben DeJesus, director of “American Historia,” and John Leguizamo, creator and host, discuss working with historical advisors and how AI technology supported their storytelling initiatives.Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipIn the 20th century, young Latino activists fought for their civil liberties.
Who said we've had enough of racism and abuse.
When people fight and begin to win, that changes consciousness.
I had this anger inside of me, but I never knew what to do with it until I learned how to organize.
To play.
Here's the thing.
The more you push our people down, the more we rise up.
Dolores Huerta and the United Farm Workers
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Clip: Ep3 | 2m 57s | John Leguizamo sits down with labor leader Dolores Huerta. (2m 57s)
The Fight for Equal Schooling in Mendez v. Westminster
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Clip: Ep3 | 3m 23s | The 1947 Mendez v. Westminster case was crucial in ending school segregation. (3m 23s)
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Funding for American Historia is provided, in part, by PBS, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the Anderson Family Charitable Fund, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, The WNET Group’s Chasing the Dream initiative, the Ford Foundation/JustFilms, and Seton J. Melvin.