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Black in Latin America  Black in Latin America's Henry Louis Gates

Professor Gates introduces viewers to descendants of Africans in Latin-American countries. Details

 

Program: Black in Latin America

Episode: Black in Latin America's Henry Louis Gates

Professor Gates introduces viewers to the faces and voices of the descendants of the Africans in six Latin-American countries. A quest he began 12 years ago with WONDERS OF THE AFRICAN WORLD comes full circle in BLACK IN LATIN AMERICA, an effort to discover how Africa and Europe combined to create the vibrant cultures of Latin America.

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Duration: (2:00)
Premiere Date: 04/19/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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