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Willie Velasquez: Your Vote is Your Voice

Willie Velasquez: Your Vote is Your Voice

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Political empowerment for Latinos in the U.S. has always been difficult. A Mexican-American butcher's son from Texas, Willie Velasquez questioned the lack of Latino representation in city government, propelling him into a lifelong battle to gain political equality for Latinos. This film examines obstacles Latinos had to overcome to obtain representation and addresses issues facing Latinos today.

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