Latino Americans

Episode 5: Prejudice and Pride

Episode 5 | 55m 16s

Details the creation of the proud “Chicano” identity, as labor leaders organize farm workers in California, and as activists push for better education opportunities for Latinos, the inclusion of Latino studies, and empowerment in the political process.

Aired: 09/30/13 | Expires: 11/12/23 | Rating: NR

Funding for LATINO AMERICANS is provided by CPB, PBS, Ford Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, The Rockefeller Foundation, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations and The Summerlee Foundation

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• Episode 5: Prejudice and Pride Trailer

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