Black in Latin America

Mexico & Peru: A Hidden Race

Episode 4 | 51m 25s

Professor Gates explores the almost unknown history their significant black populations: the two countries together received far more slaves than did the United States.

Aired: 05/10/11

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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Funding for BLACK IN LATIN AMERICA is provided by the Ford Foundation, Richard Gilder, and Alphonse Fletcher.

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