Black in Latin America
Subject:
Social Studies
Grade Level:
9-12
Source: PBS
Four-part series tags along with Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. as he uncovers the African roots in six Latin American countries and explores the shared legacy of colonialism and slavery. Parts one and two highlight Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba.
60-minute runtime; three-year copyright clearance.
April 19, 26; May 3, 10 Check local listings
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