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Maria Moreno’s daughters take a road trip to visit their mother’s birthplace.
Maria Moreno’s daughters take a road trip to visit their mother’s birthplace.
'Paradiso' Stirs Scandal Amid Glory Upon Release
In his novel "Paradiso," José Lezama Lima revealed secrets that mirrored his own life.
In his novel "Paradiso," José Lezama Lima revealed secrets that mirrored his own life.
Cuba Censors José Lezama Lima
José Lezama Lima grew lonely as the Cuban government silenced him for "Paradiso."
José Lezama Lima grew lonely as the Cuban government silenced him for "Paradiso."
They Lost Their Land Through Murder and Theft
In the early 1900s, many Mexican-Americans lost their ranches to fraud and violence.
In the early 1900s, many Mexican-Americans lost their ranches to fraud and violence.
Sowing the Seeds of Racial War Across U.S.-Mexico Border
A clash between Mexican and Anglo cultures has brewed at the border for generations.
A clash between Mexican and Anglo cultures has brewed at the border for generations.
A Vietnam Veteran’s Mission to the White House
Manuel Valenzuela announces mission to the White House to request a stop to deportations.
Manuel Valenzuela announces mission to the White House to request a stop to deportations.
Two Veteran Brothers Become Unlikely Activists
Facing deportation, two brothers stand against the deportation of fellow veterans.
Facing deportation, two brothers stand against the deportation of fellow veterans.
Disabled Veteran to be Deported Back to Pakistan
Zahid Chaudry and his wife Anne navigate citizenship denials from minor offenses.
Zahid Chaudry and his wife Anne navigate citizenship denials from minor offenses.
A Fallen Veteran’s Family Faces Deportation
Olivia Segura fights for the rights of fallen veterans' families in honor of her daughter.
Olivia Segura fights for the rights of fallen veterans' families in honor of her daughter.
Veteran Self-Deports to Mexico to Live in Exile
Valente Valenzuela shares his emotional turmoil after receiving his removal notice.
Valente Valenzuela shares his emotional turmoil after receiving his removal notice.
Hearing Maria’s Voice for the First Time
Maria Moreno and other farmworkers testify about the poverty and discrimination they face.
Maria Moreno and other farmworkers testify about the poverty and discrimination they face.
Maria the Intrepid
After leaving the labor movement, Maria passionately pursued her ministry.
After leaving the labor movement, Maria passionately pursued her ministry.
Millions of Unorganized Workers in America
Maria is elected to represent her union and plead their case before the AFL-CIO.
Maria is elected to represent her union and plead their case before the AFL-CIO.
Family Life Following the Crops
Abel Moreno describes working in the fields as a child.
Abel Moreno describes working in the fields as a child.
Truth Been Hidden
Maria describes how farmworkers feed the nation while their own children go hungry.
Maria describes how farmworkers feed the nation while their own children go hungry.
Freedom Summer
Willie's brother Ralph talks about the violence of Freedom Summer.
Willie's brother Ralph talks about the violence of Freedom Summer.
‘It Really Haunts Me Every Day’
Victor wrestles with the difficult task of leaving his young people at the end of the day.
Victor wrestles with the difficult task of leaving his young people at the end of the day.
Education, Rebellion, and Hope
Kadhir Rajagopal, a former student of Rios, discusses education and rebellion.
Kadhir Rajagopal, a former student of Rios, discusses education and rebellion.
Pushouts Not Dropouts
About 1.2 million young people are pushed out of school each year.
About 1.2 million young people are pushed out of school each year.
‘I Don’t Want to Be Vulnerable’
Victor Rios joined a gang at 14 years old, looking for protection and security.
Victor Rios joined a gang at 14 years old, looking for protection and security.
Inside Look
Get a first look at VOCES' "The Pushouts" from the team behind the film.
Get a first look at VOCES' "The Pushouts" from the team behind the film.
Our Stories, Our Movement
Another death of a construction worker on the job in Austin fuels the need for change.
Another death of a construction worker on the job in Austin fuels the need for change.
Death on the Job
Construction worker Roendy Granillo was 25 when he died from heat stroke on the job.
Construction worker Roendy Granillo was 25 when he died from heat stroke on the job.
The Electrician
Claudia, a female electrician from El Salvador, enrolled in school to be an electrician.
Claudia, a female electrician from El Salvador, enrolled in school to be an electrician.
The Chicano Rights Movement
Explore the historic 1968 “Walkouts."
Explore the historic 1968 “Walkouts."
The Sixties and In Search of Identity
Oscar Zeta Acosta continues searching for his self-identity.
Oscar Zeta Acosta continues searching for his self-identity.
Social Justice Attorney
Explore Oscar Zeta Acosta’s brief stint as a legal aid attorney in Oakland, California.
Explore Oscar Zeta Acosta’s brief stint as a legal aid attorney in Oakland, California.
Filmmaker Phillip Rodriguez On Activist Oscar Zeta Acosta
Filmmaker Phillip Rodriguez explains the artistic direction behind the film.
Filmmaker Phillip Rodriguez explains the artistic direction behind the film.
A Latino Republican
Latinos in Presidential elections have traditionally voted Democrat.
Latinos in Presidential elections have traditionally voted Democrat.
Moving On Up
Willie's brother Ralph takes on a neighborhood tour of the barrio.
Willie's brother Ralph takes on a neighborhood tour of the barrio.
The Kill Floor
A young Latinx reporter investigates a COVID outbreak in his hometown meatpacking plant.
A young Latinx reporter investigates a COVID outbreak in his hometown meatpacking plant.
Sentir el Son
A poetic story of self-discovery through West African and Afro-Mexican art practices.
A poetic story of self-discovery through West African and Afro-Mexican art practices.
When It’s Good, It’s Good
A filmmaker documents the effects of the oil industry in her hometown.
A filmmaker documents the effects of the oil industry in her hometown.
Sabor Ártico: Latinos En Alaska
This short documentary shows Latinos adapting to the Arctic via food and culture.
This short documentary shows Latinos adapting to the Arctic via food and culture.