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Solidarity in a New Era
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Join John Leguizamo as he learns how Latinos have shaped modern America.
Threads in the American Tapestry
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54:27
Explore how Latino DNA has shaped the identity of the U.S. since before her inception.
Echoes of Empires
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54:25
Join John Leguizamo as he examines the ancient civilizations of pre-Columbian America.
Burn the Wagon: Creating A People’s Seal of El Monte
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The myth of the Santa Fe Trail has been an integral part of the city of El Monte’s identity.
Welcome to El Monte
2:45
The overlooked histories of El Monte and South El Monte.
Marrano Beach: The Beach Without an Ocean
3:43
Historically, Mexican families excluded from LA's segregated beaches went to Marrano Beach.
The South El Monte Arts Posse Is Recovering Public History
3:30
The mural in downtown El Monte commemorates the city’s forgotten radical history.
Starlite Swap Meet: Sharing Memories
3:10
Artist Daniel González recounts memories of visiting and working at Starlite Swap Meet.
The Complicated Story of La Malinche
3:36
John Leguizamo and historians explore the complex story of La Malinche.
The Fight for Equal Schooling in Mendez v. Westminster
3:23
The 1947 Mendez v. Westminster case was crucial in ending school segregation.
Dolores Huerta and the United Farm Workers
2:57
John Leguizamo sits down with labor leader Dolores Huerta.
Latino Patriots in the American Revolution
4:45
Discover the contributions of Latinos in the fight for American independence.
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