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American Historia, Ep. 02 - Threads in the American Trapestry

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Explore how Latino DNA has been woven into the identity of the United States since before her inception and has been pivotal all along the way. Despite facing severe discrimination and violence, Latinos were present and contributed in pivotal ways to the fabric of this nation. Highlighting key figures and events, host John Leguizamo shows how Latinos helped build the United States we know today.

Series Description:

Join creator and host John Leguizamo on a quest to uncover Latino and Latina heroes and their contributions. In this new three-part series, John takes viewers on a captivating journey, delving into both well-known and lesser-known stories of Latino history, spanning thousands of years, from the Ancient Empires to the present, and shining a light on the rich and often overlooked history of Latinos.

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