Latino USA
Sundays at 2 pm
The Futuro Media Group is an independent nonprofit organization producing multimedia journalism that explores and gives a critical voice to the diversity of the American experience. Based in Harlem and founded in 2010 by award-winning journalist Maria Hinojosa, Futuro Media is committed to telling stories often overlooked by mainstream media. Futuro Media produces Latino USA, currently celebrating its 25th anniversary at its new hour-long format.
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In 1919, southern Texas was reckoning with the force of the Texas Rangers, a law and order force, that had been accused of operating outside of legal bounds. Also a conversation with Edwidge Danticat.
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A conversation with Afro-Puerto Rican activist Rosa Clemente. Also, how scientists in Puerto Rico hacked the COVID-19 response and a new "How I Made It" segment featuring Lido Pimienta.
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Colombian-Canadian singer-songwriter Lido Pimienta talks about her new album, "Miss Colombia" and how her love of Afro-Colombian music came to be. -
During the 1968 East L.A. Walkouts, a love story unfolds. Also poet Willie Perdomo speaks about his book "The Crazy Brunch."
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In this two-part investigation, Latino USA delves into the increasing pressure put on refugees seeking safety in the United States via its southern border.
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Part one of an investigation delving into the increasing pressure put on refugees seeking safety in the U.S. via its southern border. Also, inside a hospital where Latinos are fighting COVID-19.
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Inside the U.S. immigration courts system. In partnership with Documented and Type Investigations.
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Cecilia Peña-Govea known as La Doña, a musical artist from San Francisco, tells us about one of her new songs "Cuando Se Van," a powerful anthem for a gentrifying city.
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It's been tough adjusting to life in quarantine—which is why we turned to John Paul Brammer, author of the advice column "Hola Papi." Also, a look at Peru's journey to the 2018 World Cup.
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With Bernie Sanders out, what happens to the Latino vote now? Also, a look at how Afro-Puerto Ricans are fighting to be counted during the 2020 census.
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