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VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos
Dolores Huerta and the United Farm Workers
Historian Paul Ortiz calls the rise of the United Farm Workers “the single most important event in Latinx history.” John Leguizamo meets Dolores Huerta, who formed the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA) with César Chávez in 1965, and hears firsthand about their struggles – and victories – in fighting for the rights of farmworkers.
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Join John Leguizamo as he learns how Latinos have shaped modern America.
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Explore how Latino DNA has shaped the identity of the U.S. since before her inception.
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Join John Leguizamo as he examines the ancient civilizations of pre-Columbian America.