John Leguizamo on Learning the Untold History of Latinos: “It Changed My DNA” | Amanpour and Company
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- The significant contributions of America's Latino population to U.S. history and culture have long been overlooked. Yet the Latino vote will be a decisive factor in next month's election. Emmy-winning actor and activist John Leguizamo explores all this in his new series, “VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos.” Leguizamo joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss what he learned - and what’s at stake.
Originally aired on October 2, 2024
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As a Black Man I can say well said John. Black history, Latino history and Asian history is all American history! Don’t hide it. Proclaim it! Well said John Leguizamo!
Any history other than the Christopher Columbus Colonizers is not told!!! Minorities have been making contributions and the contributions of our ancestors have never been told!
What exactly is Latino and Asian history in America?
@@j.daniels1548 So you didn’t listen to John explaining Latino history in n the clip at all?
@@erictalbert4633 everything he said was a lie. He’s already been debunked by Tariq Nasheed. He claims Latinos have been in America all this time and most of you can’t say your grandfather was born here. Where were you during chattel slavery? Where were you at during 100 years of Jim Crow? I didn’t see any Latinos fighting for civil rights in the streets.
@@j.daniels1548 it is not a lie and not like it matters but I’m not Latino.Tariq Nasheed promotes conspiracy theories. You can’t prove that everything John Leguizamo said was a lie.You just don’t want to talk about it. Sounds familiar.
I'm African American, and I can remember when one of our great comedians, Chris Rock, began to focus on positive Blackness, and how proud it made me feel. All of God's people are great and are worthy of respect. I'm happy to see Mr. Leguizamo bring enlightenment to our Latin family.
The two most hated black and brown.
The African continent had great kingdoms, which were destroyed via colonisation. The Queen od Sheba (Ethiopia), was known for her: wealth beauty and wisdom. She is mentioned in the Old Testament because she had visited King Solomon of Israel, and he married her. History is enriching...
Propaganda comment
@@otistownsend9440 people of color have made so many contributions to the world 🌎
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My compadre always said. "They love our food, they love our culture, pero they hate nuestra GENTE"
My grandfather would say that too.
Exactly!!
La envidia mata.
@@1981xoLa envidia mata.
They are jealous and afraid that we will get ahead and advance .
So grateful that he's including all of us! From Mexico to Puerto Rico, Cuba and back to all Central and South America! Good job!
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Why are the videos removed from PBS
Saying: videos are not available.
Yup, he's including you in his fairy tales about Latino contributions to the US. If you actually were part of the American fabric, there would be no deportations or last minute stories about how you've been here since the beginning. People older than 30, remember the composition of the country prior to the hordes of illegals. There were so few of them, that when I was growing up (in a very diverse city) I only knew four Latinos and hay mucho de los aqui ahora. Anyway buen suerte y buen viaje.
@@NotaryPremier5 No one is buying what your selling here...
Hold the education system accountable for telling the WHOLE story of the American history.
Yes!! 🤯
Black American's built this country stop the lie's Hispanics didn't build the railroads and infrastructure we did and after slavery we had over 60 Black townships
Hmm why don’t we learn about MLK Jr’s Workers rights ideas and the Brown Berets? There’s a reason…
Won’t happen now that they’re going to do away with the dept of education. We elders need to study and learn the true history of our people and teach our kids because no one else will. Thank you John 🤎
@@BJMalloryI was going to say the same. That its their plan. Getting rid of education to keep the people uneducated and be easy to mold to their plans.
My mom was born in 1948 in New Mexico and while growing up her and all her classmates were told not to speak Spanish and they were punished if they did. They also changed her name from Cayetana (an old Spanish name) to Katie because it was easier for the white teachers to say. I am very grateful that she and my dad taught us to read and write in Spanish and to speak Spanish fluently.
Same here. 1968 Houston
What city was she from? My grandma is from NM, i think born 1927. I never thought to ask her about racism or prejudices
My family lives in Cuba, La Jara, Albuquerque, Bernalillo.
@@antoniogonzalez5399
My grandmother was born in 1914, her name was Maria Valdez Gutierrez. My family are Gutierrez, Chavez, Trujillo and Valdez.
Our name's change and are our LAST names too. No.... Ñ as in PIÑA , LL , GUI, etc
I am so grateful to Mr. Leguizamo for teaching me these lessons. I was oblivious until I saw one of his specials.
Mr. Leguizamo, I want to thank you for your efforts and expertise in uncovering and sharing all of this important knowledge and information. On behalf of my children, I am grateful for your work. When will the website containing this information be available for people, especially young people, to access and read? I would definitely have my children subscribe to it! More power to you on this AWESOME journey! 👏🏽💙💪🏽🙏🏽
amen!!
More evidence this man is lying, I looked up who built the railroads and Mexicans NEVER come up, not until the 20th century not when the chinese, Irish, German and Slaves, NEVER DO MEXICANS COME UP DURING THOSE EARLY YEARS.
I looked up the Revolutionary war and came across this mans name
Bernardo de Gálvez
Spanish colonial administrator
Actions
Notice where he was from and who he recruited to fight and why.
Bernardo de Gálvez (born July 23, 1746, Macharaviaya, Spain-died November 30, 1786, Tacubaya [now Mexico City, Mexico]) was a Spanish colonial administrator who was governor of Louisiana, a vast territory that included most of what is now the central United States, during the American Revolution and who successfully led troops in attacks on British forts along the lower Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast, taking land for Spain. By forcing the British to fight on a second front-capturing their ships and troops and cutting off their supplies-Gálvez also greatly aided the Americans. Galveston Bay, on the southeastern shore of Texas, and the city of Galveston, Texas, were named for him.

Bernardo de GálvezA ceramic plaque of Bernardo de Gálvez, in Macharaviaya, Spain, where Gálvez was born.
Gálvez was born into a family of prominent military officials. After attending a military academy in Ávila, he became a lieutenant. In 1762, at age 16, he fought against Portugal in the Seven Years’ War, earning a promotion to captain. In 1765 he went to Mexico with his uncle, José de Gálvez, who was serving as inspector general of New Spain, which included what are now Mexico and the southwestern United States. A few years later he led a series of campaigns against the Apache along the Rio Grande in New Spain. For his military service in North Africa in a Spanish invasion of Algiers in 1775, he was made a lieutenant colonel. Gálvez then taught at the Ávila academy.
Quick Facts
In full: Bernardo Vicente Apolinar de Gálvez y Madrid
Born: July 23, 1746, Macharaviaya, Spain
Died: November 30, 1786, Tacubaya [now Mexico City, Mexico] (aged 40)
Role In: American Revolution
See all related content →
Gálvez was promoted to colonel in 1776, and he took office as governor of Louisiana the following year. He was a skilled administrator, and the colony thrived under his rule. His policies helped increase trade and immigration to Louisiana. His marriage to the daughter of a prominent local French Creole family won him the loyalty of the colony’s settlers.
*****Meanwhile, the American Revolution was being fought between the American colonies and Great Britain. Spain was an enemy of Great Britain’s, and Gálvez was sympathetic to the American cause. With the aid of American agent Oliver Pollock, he sent large amounts of money, arms, ammunition, and supplies up the Mississippi River to the American revolutionary George Rogers Clark.
When Spain entered the war against Great Britain in 1779, Gálvez feared that the British would attack New Orleans. In order to strike first, he quickly assembled troops, which included local French and German settlers, free Blacks, enslaved people, and Choctaw, as well as Spanish soldiers. Despite a hurricane that sank most of his ships, he captured the British ports on the lower Mississippi River at Natchez (now in Mississippi), Baton Rouge (Louisiana), and the mouth of Bayou Manchac (Louisiana). He then laid siege to the seaport of Mobile (Alabama), capturing the British fort there in March 1780. For this success, he was promoted to major general.
The only information I see to support this false infirmation this man is spewing is information on WIKIPEDIA by some so called historian, where anyone can put anything. The information I posted is from the BRITANNICA a well know and trusted source of the U.S.
Most of what this man is saying that Mexicans did again is Black Americans History and talking points from Black Americans History. NO OTHER GROUP IN THIS COUNTRY DOES THIS BUT MEXICANS!
Mexicans have ALWAYS tried to align themselves with Black American History so they could appear to have contributed to this country which they have not on any type of level that Black Americans have.
Their votes have NEVER swayed anything but bow since the hundred of millions illegals who have come here over the last 50 years and with their children being incorrectly labeled "CITIZENS" can vote, for sure they probably can now, but look how they are able to do it, illegally because their children are NOT CITIZENS they even use Black Americans Birthright the 14th amendment for their children to be citizens THAT AMENDMENT IS ONLY FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE FREEDMEN NOT ILLEGAL ALIENS CHILDREN.
You don't know what you're not taught. I was the same way, it's especially shameful for me as I'm a historian, but how do you know what to look for if it's omitted from most knowledge?
He's making up lies to give people agency who have none. He's scared of getting deported himself and scrambling.
WOW! John, I am a 69 year old Mexican/Spanish Basque/Yaqui woman born and raised in Los Angeles, California. You have enlightened and opened my awareness to my own culture! I am totally blown away by my ignorance and knowledge of my heritage. Thank you for educating me and giving me and the rest of the world the TRUTH about our Brown brothers & sisters 👏👏👏👏
@@DAB148 I am also Mexican Spanish from the Basque region and my grandfather was a Yaqui indian as well from the Sonoran desert who worked in the copper mines and rode a horse. 😊
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More evidence this man is lying, I looked up who built the railroads and Mexicans NEVER come up, not until the 20th century not when the chinese, Irish, German and Slaves, NEVER DO MEXICANS COME UP DURING THOSE EARLY YEARS.
I looked up the Revolutionary war and came across this mans name
Bernardo de Gálvez
Spanish colonial administrator
Actions
Notice where he was from and who he recruited to fight and why.
Bernardo de Gálvez (born July 23, 1746, Macharaviaya, Spain-died November 30, 1786, Tacubaya [now Mexico City, Mexico]) was a Spanish colonial administrator who was governor of Louisiana, a vast territory that included most of what is now the central United States, during the American Revolution and who successfully led troops in attacks on British forts along the lower Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast, taking land for Spain. By forcing the British to fight on a second front-capturing their ships and troops and cutting off their supplies-Gálvez also greatly aided the Americans. Galveston Bay, on the southeastern shore of Texas, and the city of Galveston, Texas, were named for him.

Bernardo de GálvezA ceramic plaque of Bernardo de Gálvez, in Macharaviaya, Spain, where Gálvez was born.
Gálvez was born into a family of prominent military officials. After attending a military academy in Ávila, he became a lieutenant. In 1762, at age 16, he fought against Portugal in the Seven Years’ War, earning a promotion to captain. In 1765 he went to Mexico with his uncle, José de Gálvez, who was serving as inspector general of New Spain, which included what are now Mexico and the southwestern United States. A few years later he led a series of campaigns against the Apache along the Rio Grande in New Spain. For his military service in North Africa in a Spanish invasion of Algiers in 1775, he was made a lieutenant colonel. Gálvez then taught at the Ávila academy.
Quick Facts
In full: Bernardo Vicente Apolinar de Gálvez y Madrid
Born: July 23, 1746, Macharaviaya, Spain
Died: November 30, 1786, Tacubaya [now Mexico City, Mexico] (aged 40)
Role In: American Revolution
See all related content →
Gálvez was promoted to colonel in 1776, and he took office as governor of Louisiana the following year. He was a skilled administrator, and the colony thrived under his rule. His policies helped increase trade and immigration to Louisiana. His marriage to the daughter of a prominent local French Creole family won him the loyalty of the colony’s settlers.
*****Meanwhile, the American Revolution was being fought between the American colonies and Great Britain. Spain was an enemy of Great Britain’s, and Gálvez was sympathetic to the American cause. With the aid of American agent Oliver Pollock, he sent large amounts of money, arms, ammunition, and supplies up the Mississippi River to the American revolutionary George Rogers Clark.
When Spain entered the war against Great Britain in 1779, Gálvez feared that the British would attack New Orleans. In order to strike first, he quickly assembled troops, which included local French and German settlers, free Blacks, enslaved people, and Choctaw, as well as Spanish soldiers. Despite a hurricane that sank most of his ships, he captured the British ports on the lower Mississippi River at Natchez (now in Mississippi), Baton Rouge (Louisiana), and the mouth of Bayou Manchac (Louisiana). He then laid siege to the seaport of Mobile (Alabama), capturing the British fort there in March 1780. For this success, he was promoted to major general.
The only information I see to support this false infirmation this man is spewing is information on WIKIPEDIA by some so called historian, where anyone can put anything. The information I posted is from the BRITANNICA a well know and trusted source of the U.S.
Most of what this man is saying that Mexicans did again is Black Americans History and talking points from Black Americans History. NO OTHER GROUP IN THIS COUNTRY DOES THIS BUT MEXICANS!
Mexicans have ALWAYS tried to align themselves with Black American History so they could appear to have contributed to this country which they have not on any type of level that Black Americans have.
Their votes have NEVER swayed anything but bow since the hundred of millions illegals who have come here over the last 50 years and with their children being incorrectly labeled "CITIZENS" can vote, for sure they probably can now, but look how they are able to do it, illegally because their children are NOT CITIZENS they even use Black Americans Birthright the 14th amendment for their children to be citizens THAT AMENDMENT IS ONLY FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE FREEDMEN NOT ILLEGAL ALIENS CHILDREN.
More evidence this man is lying, I looked up who built the railroads and Mexicans NEVER come up, not until the 20th century not when the chinese, Irish, German and Slaves, NEVER DO MEXICANS COME UP DURING THOSE EARLY YEARS.
I looked up the Revolutionary war and came across this mans name
Bernardo de Gálvez
Spanish colonial administrator
Actions
Notice where he was from and who he recruited to fight and why.
Bernardo de Gálvez (born July 23, 1746, Macharaviaya, Spain-died November 30, 1786, Tacubaya [now Mexico City, Mexico]) was a Spanish colonial administrator who was governor of Louisiana, a vast territory that included most of what is now the central United States, during the American Revolution and who successfully led troops in attacks on British forts along the lower Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast, taking land for Spain. By forcing the British to fight on a second front-capturing their ships and troops and cutting off their supplies-Gálvez also greatly aided the Americans. Galveston Bay, on the southeastern shore of Texas, and the city of Galveston, Texas, were named for him.

Bernardo de GálvezA ceramic plaque of Bernardo de Gálvez, in Macharaviaya, Spain, where Gálvez was born.
Gálvez was born into a family of prominent military officials. After attending a military academy in Ávila, he became a lieutenant. In 1762, at age 16, he fought against Portugal in the Seven Years’ War, earning a promotion to captain. In 1765 he went to Mexico with his uncle, José de Gálvez, who was serving as inspector general of New Spain, which included what are now Mexico and the southwestern United States. A few years later he led a series of campaigns against the Apache along the Rio Grande in New Spain. For his military service in North Africa in a Spanish invasion of Algiers in 1775, he was made a lieutenant colonel. Gálvez then taught at the Ávila academy.
Quick Facts
In full: Bernardo Vicente Apolinar de Gálvez y Madrid
Born: July 23, 1746, Macharaviaya, Spain
Died: November 30, 1786, Tacubaya [now Mexico City, Mexico] (aged 40)
Role In: American Revolution
See all related content →
Gálvez was promoted to colonel in 1776, and he took office as governor of Louisiana the following year. He was a skilled administrator, and the colony thrived under his rule. His policies helped increase trade and immigration to Louisiana. His marriage to the daughter of a prominent local French Creole family won him the loyalty of the colony’s settlers.
*****Meanwhile, the American Revolution was being fought between the American colonies and Great Britain. Spain was an enemy of Great Britain’s, and Gálvez was sympathetic to the American cause. With the aid of American agent Oliver Pollock, he sent large amounts of money, arms, ammunition, and supplies up the Mississippi River to the American revolutionary George Rogers Clark.
When Spain entered the war against Great Britain in 1779, Gálvez feared that the British would attack New Orleans. In order to strike first, he quickly assembled troops, which included local French and German settlers, free Blacks, enslaved people, and Choctaw, as well as Spanish soldiers. Despite a hurricane that sank most of his ships, he captured the British ports on the lower Mississippi River at Natchez (now in Mississippi), Baton Rouge (Louisiana), and the mouth of Bayou Manchac (Louisiana). He then laid siege to the seaport of Mobile (Alabama), capturing the British fort there in March 1780. For this success, he was promoted to major general.
The only information I see to support this false infirmation this man is spewing is information on WIKIPEDIA by some so called historian, where anyone can put anything. The information I posted is from the BRITANNICA a well know and trusted source of the U.S.
Most of what this man is saying that Mexicans did again is Black Americans History and talking points from Black Americans History. NO OTHER GROUP IN THIS COUNTRY DOES THIS BUT MEXICANS!
Mexicans have ALWAYS tried to align themselves with Black American History so they could appear to have contributed to this country which they have not on any type of level that Black Americans have.
Their votes have NEVER swayed anything but bow since the hundred of millions illegals who have come here over the last 50 years and with their children being incorrectly labeled "CITIZENS" can vote, for sure they probably can now, but look how they are able to do it, illegally because their children are NOT CITIZENS they even use Black Americans Birthright the 14th amendment for their children to be citizens THAT AMENDMENT IS ONLY FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE FREEDMEN NOT ILLEGAL ALIENS CHILDREN.
Newsflash: I've been to Spain and I spoke Spanish and they looked at me with disgust and say "You speak spanish like a Mexican" You're not Spanish in Spain!
Native indigenous pride!!!!✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
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Yeah, where is it?
@@NotaryPremier5 FA&FO... Dan.
@@NativeTexMexican It looks like that's your situation NTM, you F'd around and Found out. I'm old enough to remember life before the illegals, and we were just fine.
Finally someone who is a public figure finally says it and is not ashamed of being mexican. good for you John congrats.
He is not Mexican, he was born in Colombia.
He said he’s Latino not Mexican
Moron
We need more high-profile Latinos to speak up and educate the rest. They have the money, fame, and platform that many of us do not. I would jump at the opportunity to help uncover our histories.
I don't think he is Mexican, but to white devils we are all from mexico
It's so very important for any country to know their history not just snippets of it but ALL of it.
Well done Mr. Leguizamo. 👏
“We are living in a sometimes parallel shadow world” Well said, John Leguizamo 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I’ve been here for almost twenty years, and it still shocks me how so many Latinos are reduced to a near-invisible serfdom, with the beneficiaries ignoring that reality that these are the hands turning the lynchpins providing their comfortable existences.
@@Len0Grady So the same that your ancestors have perpetuated and still perpetuate against full blood Amerindians (what we in the Caribbean call Native full blood Indians in in Mexico, Central American, and south america).
You Light skinned Spanish background individuals have had dark and darker skinned natives working like slaves for your for the past 500 years in your countries. All of you are a bunch of hypocrites.
I'm glad you brought up he topic.
I'm glad some of you had to work when you came to the U.S
THANK YOU JOHN 💯💯💯💯
WE'RE GOING TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE LEARNS AND NOT FORGET OUR HISTORY AND MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE AMERICAS. WE'RE NATIVES TO THIS LAND 💯💯💯💯
You're not Native unless you have ties to Indigenous communities. Spanish is a colonial settler language the same as English. Race-shifting and self-Indigenizing is a serious problem with every Spanish descendant suddenly claiming they are the replacement for Native people who have been here for thousands of years. John Leguziamo understands this but nobody else seems to.
LIKE I SAID "WERE NATIVE TO THIS LAND" 💯💯💯💯
@@gnostic268 Unless you're Latino or native American then you don't have a say in who is native or not. Mexicans and other Latin American people have a mix of European and native American culture.
@@gnostic268our DNA is mostly composed of Native American DNA. It’s a history most people don’t like to accept by the way we are viewed.
@@wicked_cool7...not all mexicans nor all latinos have indigenous american ancestry.
I'm an indigenous reservation indan , still living on a 3rd world reservation in usa, and when I was in the military knew numerous hispanics, latinos, traveled, know mexico well and lived in latin america. I also studied history.
Mexico, as all latin american countries, are a melting pot of immigrants from across the earth. And a mixture of various ethnicities, some whom have not intermarried nor procreated with Indigenous Native Americans.
Many latin americans and many mexicans are of arab lebanese, japanese, irish, french, spanish, chinese, african, italian, german and more recently russian ancestry.
Many are african & european ancestry, creating mulatto latin anerican or mullato mexican ethnicities of brown, dark featured, people.
Selma Hyek, both parents are Arab immigrants from Lebanon, Selma was born in Mexico. As are numerous lebanese Mexicans.
Brown skin and black hair doesn't make you indigenous native american. If so then every arab, african, east asian, decent person born in the americas would claim to be indigenous native Americans. . . which many culture vultures & transethnic delusionals currently do.
This documentary should be available to teachers so they can share it with their students not just during Hispanic Heritage month, but any time of the school year. Great work! Thanks John!
I have loved this man John Leguizamo since the first time I saw him. My cousin, my brother... STAY AT IT! Living in the US Southwest, I've been sharing his work with my Latino friends and family, and I can only say GO and WATCH HIM WORK!!! He's doing God's work, bringing communities together!
So proud of you John Leguizamo. I has followed you as an actor, and now as a historian and activist. Thank you for the wonderful work you are doing in make sure that our presence is there in History. All the best. And thanks again 🩵🦋🙏🎊🎶
He's a real one, and the way he came about learning it all, through the love of his son. When he said "It changed my DNA." touched my heart. That's why colonization ALWAYS fails, because the resilience of a people to maintain their culture is TOO STRONG. I'm Mixed Race, White and Black, but I can relate because my grandmother told me stories about segregated society and it was brutal.
@mariancoronado2480 - How come you people don't do research? You believe anything that sounds good to you.
This man whole talk is based on lies and if you research you will see everything he is saying is coming from the history of Black Americans, he uses the same talking points made to help people to understand Black Americans position in this country.
He's no historian, he's an actor, acting like you east and west coast Mexicans have added something to the country.
I watched the first episode and cannot wait for more. Muchas gracias, John Leguizamo!
What station is it documentary on or channel?
@@michaelromeo9393 PBS
@@michaelromeo9393 PBS Passport
Again, this wasn’t we’ll advertised for everyone to see!
I only came across mention of this documentary on RUclips, didn’t see any advertising for it.😞😞
I hear you. We built this country. My grandfather was ArfroCubano.
This topic DEFINITELY needs far more coverage.
A lotta things do
Ive always loved John Leguizamo. It’s so refreshing to see him out here doing great things ❤❤❤
Your my hero John! I love everything you do! As a Mexican/American I’ve always felt out of place, I was born and raised in California, I should never have felt out of place, this is my heritage it’s the birth place of my people. ❤❤
Fantastic project! I'm Canadian and want to learn more about Latino history. I hope this series is seen in schools. ❤🇨🇦
@heidi...I hope so too
Yeah, just don’t tell Desantis in Florida.
Read a book. Stop letting Hollywood tell you their interpretation of history.
100%
When I started learning Spanish 15 years ago, I couldn’t believe what a world was presented to me. I want to see more power and recognition held by my latine siblings. Si se puede! Vamos!
Querido John, te amo sin fin. Mil gracias por tu apoyo en avanzando nuestra gente. ❤
He's helping you cope, I understand.
Every race is a noble race, whose culture adds another color to the palette of humanity, and whose beliefs and lifeways must be recognized, cherished, and celebrated, not just for how they benefit our material existence, but mostly for how they nourish our souls
Beautifully said ❤
Check the history, not every race is noble.
@@halimaqford9939 such as?
@@halimaqford9939 such as?
I love this, John Leguizamo is a national treasure but especially vakues by Latinos everywhere. Thank you John ✊🏽❤
This is fantastic.It’s important to have historical knowledge and awareness, and learn from the past. Keep up the good work! Si se puede 🙌🏾
Keep up the great work John we’re behind you
As he's on his way back to Colombia.
John does not age, this man is creating good content
Johnny boy is "Forever Young."
John’s series should be played on ALL of the networks. In my first year of college, back in 1985, I took several courses called CLS-Chicano Latino Studies and was absolutely amazed at the complex history of my own culture that I had never heard of before. It was truly eye opening just as John describes and while I was already on a path of academia in the hopes of securing a better future than my parents and their own family lines, the knowledge I gained from these courses shaped my future positively and my children’s futures as well. Thank you, John for your time and the great presentation on behalf of Latinos worldwide.
Proud product of Irish, Dutch, and German immigrants here. I often wonder how much stronger we would be if we just embraced each and every as American. Thank you, John for helping to elucidate Latinx contributions to this nation. We can be all the greater if we learn, teach, and openly embrace the full tapestry that is the U.S.
I’ve never been more proud of you, thank you for fighting for us. I’m puertorrican and I’ve been living in US for almost forty years and I know because I see all this in a daily bases. Honestly thank you,thank you
Damn, Leguizamo is speaking knowledge and truth to power. This information is so valuable.
THANKS😇😇😇😇😇
John, a great contributor to uncovering and shining our history. Gracias!!! Que sigas.
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I love America's Hispanic culture. It makes my life richer and more fun. Diversity is one of America's strengths.
Long live North America!
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Thank your speaking on this John Leguizamo. Most people don’t realize how much land and generational wealth that Mexican-Americans lost historically due to language barriers and discrimination. Yet, our contributions to this country and immeasurable and underrepresented.
Much love my brother. I didn’t know yall went through the same experience black Americans went through.
We only make noise at fiestas. 🥳
They didn't want us to know and imagine if we joined together and formed our own political party.
@@blessgodess5146 Who is they?
@margaretali5542 Which laws were written specifically for them to stop them from succeeding?They had black codes and jim crow?
@@Texasbelle-qk1ez In the Treaty signed by the U.S. when they took the Mexican land it was written that they would respect the property of former Mexican citizens, the white people chose to ignore that, many times Mexicans were killed to stole their property. Same with all the Treaties that were signed with the Natives, they were all broken. You only respect the laws that you want. 🤔
I’m so glade that he is getting the true history of the Latino people.
We can achieve greatness because we come from greatness 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Gracias Johnny ❤
I love John Leguizamo. I first fell in love with him when he did his show "Freak" about his personal history. I wept when he spoke about his estranged father. It was one of those moments that I carry in my memory and are a part of my cultural identity. Bless John and the work he's doing.
John Lequizamo has always been the man! I am reaching out to my fellow TESOL teachers to make moves today! You are eye opening!
So grateful for you John Leguizamo and this very important work and service to the Latino community that you embarked on. I am so happy to hear our involvement in so much of history that I was not aware of. It was never mentioned in school we were only praised for being artistic, good painters or good with our hands. Can't wait to watch more!
@ vasquezna Well Said ! My thoughts exactly
Muchas Gracias Sr Leguizamo. Knowledge is power. Proud to know we have deep roots, and that as Latinos we have as much right to be here as everbody else. ❤
I love John's roles in movies. And as a Latino, I love that he's speaking for us. We respect you, John.
Wow I am stunned because I realize how brain washed I was growing up learning American history. Thank you for really opening my mind. I definitely have a wider view of things. Keep doing what you’re doing John. Mil gracias de verdad
Crazy watching this on Columbus Day. Educating me heavy
As an African American, my children were required by me that any project they had to do in school had to be about an African American. Good for Mr. Leguizamo
Great job 👏🏽
Wheres your family from?
The United States @@aaronearnedanironurnn
More evidence this man is lying, I looked up who built the railroads and Mexicans NEVER come up, not until the 20th century not when the chinese, Irish, German and Slaves, NEVER DO MEXICANS COME UP DURING THOSE EARLY YEARS.
I looked up the Revolutionary war and came across this mans name
Bernardo de Gálvez
Spanish colonial administrator
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Notice where he was from and who he recruited to fight and why.
Bernardo de Gálvez (born July 23, 1746, Macharaviaya, Spain-died November 30, 1786, Tacubaya [now Mexico City, Mexico]) was a Spanish colonial administrator who was governor of Louisiana, a vast territory that included most of what is now the central United States, during the American Revolution and who successfully led troops in attacks on British forts along the lower Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast, taking land for Spain. By forcing the British to fight on a second front-capturing their ships and troops and cutting off their supplies-Gálvez also greatly aided the Americans. Galveston Bay, on the southeastern shore of Texas, and the city of Galveston, Texas, were named for him.

Bernardo de GálvezA ceramic plaque of Bernardo de Gálvez, in Macharaviaya, Spain, where Gálvez was born.
Gálvez was born into a family of prominent military officials. After attending a military academy in Ávila, he became a lieutenant. In 1762, at age 16, he fought against Portugal in the Seven Years’ War, earning a promotion to captain. In 1765 he went to Mexico with his uncle, José de Gálvez, who was serving as inspector general of New Spain, which included what are now Mexico and the southwestern United States. A few years later he led a series of campaigns against the Apache along the Rio Grande in New Spain. For his military service in North Africa in a Spanish invasion of Algiers in 1775, he was made a lieutenant colonel. Gálvez then taught at the Ávila academy.
Quick Facts
In full: Bernardo Vicente Apolinar de Gálvez y Madrid
Born: July 23, 1746, Macharaviaya, Spain
Died: November 30, 1786, Tacubaya [now Mexico City, Mexico] (aged 40)
Role In: American Revolution
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Gálvez was promoted to colonel in 1776, and he took office as governor of Louisiana the following year. He was a skilled administrator, and the colony thrived under his rule. His policies helped increase trade and immigration to Louisiana. His marriage to the daughter of a prominent local French Creole family won him the loyalty of the colony’s settlers.
*****Meanwhile, the American Revolution was being fought between the American colonies and Great Britain. Spain was an enemy of Great Britain’s, and Gálvez was sympathetic to the American cause. With the aid of American agent Oliver Pollock, he sent large amounts of money, arms, ammunition, and supplies up the Mississippi River to the American revolutionary George Rogers Clark.
When Spain entered the war against Great Britain in 1779, Gálvez feared that the British would attack New Orleans. In order to strike first, he quickly assembled troops, which included local French and German settlers, free Blacks, enslaved people, and Choctaw, as well as Spanish soldiers. Despite a hurricane that sank most of his ships, he captured the British ports on the lower Mississippi River at Natchez (now in Mississippi), Baton Rouge (Louisiana), and the mouth of Bayou Manchac (Louisiana). He then laid siege to the seaport of Mobile (Alabama), capturing the British fort there in March 1780. For this success, he was promoted to major general.
The only information I see to support this false infirmation this man is spewing is information on WIKIPEDIA by some so called historian, where anyone can put anything. The information I posted is from the BRITANNICA a well know and trusted source of the U.S.
Most of what this man is saying that Mexicans did again is Black Americans History and talking points from Black Americans History. NO OTHER GROUP IN THIS COUNTRY DOES THIS BUT MEXICANS!
Mexicans have ALWAYS tried to align themselves with Black American History so they could appear to have contributed to this country which they have not on any type of level that Black Americans have.
Their votes have NEVER swayed anything but bow since the hundred of millions illegals who have come here over the last 50 years and with their children being incorrectly labeled "CITIZENS" can vote, for sure they probably can now, but look how they are able to do it, illegally because their children are NOT CITIZENS they even use Black Americans Birthright the 14th amendment for their children to be citizens THAT AMENDMENT IS ONLY FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE FREEDMEN NOT ILLEGAL ALIENS CHILDREN.
@@Rebecca-le9hnsell out
Gracias John. This is a beautiful Love letter to our community and our country. 🇺🇸🇵🇷
Thank you John for actually doing what I have thought about for a long time! Viva Latinos 🙌
I think this is where my love for transportation and civil engineering stems, it’s deep rooted in my blood, to build and support a prosperous civilization. Like my ancestors did. 🇲🇽
Thank you for taking your platform to put us on the spot light John! It’s about time someone shed light on us in other roles than losers! Why we keep giving the regrettably part of our culture attention and validation. It’s been long due to show the world we are more than the pocket they keep us in. From the bottom of my heart. THANK YOU!!!
Leguizamo Does America a fabulous 6 part series Mar 2023 ...he took us to Puerto Rico, NYC, MIA, L.A., Chicago and DC. I lived in the 1st 4 I mentioned and he warmed my heart and my pride cup runneth over, Gracias Senor LEG💙💚👏🏼
Thank you for bringing this to light!!!!
Mindboggling is the way I felt when I began learning all of the Untold Black History. I learned about Mendez v. Westminster in studying Brown v. Board of Ed. Told all my Latino friends and colleagues and none had ever heard of it. They asked ME to research more of it. I have enough to research on the untold Black history. Soooo glad YOU are! Now to get ALL Of the REAL US History INTO OUR SCHOOLS!!
It won't be in schools.
@lennemcgillparrish9682 The Mendez case is about special education for Spanish speakers. This case is not about segregation or Brown v board of education. In California most Mexicans went to school with whites.
Latinos are trying to colonize Black American history as their own now
Mendez v Westminster argument was, "We Latinos are Wh*te." It had nothing to do with Brown v Board of Education. Black Americans were subject to Jim Crow NOT Latinos. Latino organization LULAC was against Civil Rights for Black Americans. They were White & classified as such. This is dishonest and copying of Black American history.
So proud of you Mr. Leguizamo, thank you for sharing our history. I’m Mexican/American from Tucson AZ and have learned a lot of our real history that I had to research it. You have taught me more.
Wow! John is amazing. Spoke nothing but the truth.
I'm 58 and born and raised in Washington, DC and am a black American. I never ever heard of Latinos participating in the American Revolution war, let alone the Civil War. Whoa! 😲 And I've never heard of those horrendous things Christopher Columbus did to the natives. ☹
😂 we was lie to in public school history class 😂
You and me both. I didn't even think about latin people in the early history other than Mexic0-Spanish war and all of that
@@aferrer74 Well, I know a lot of non-white history was left out.👍🏽
There is loads of black history that was left out how they contributed so much good in the American History. Im Latino and my Black friend pointed out how much important information was left out in our schools , deliberately so that the minority can rise bases on our history’s strengths.
@@iunderstanphotography2780 Right. So much left out, now with technology, internet (RUclips, etc., ) knowledge is now power for real! 🤓
Gracias John for shedding some light into our history. I grew up in the public school system and never knew any of the Latino history. I’ve always been proud to be Latina and so happy to see you share your knowledge ❤
More evidence this man is lying, I looked up who built the railroads and Mexicans NEVER come up, not until the 20th century not when the chinese, Irish, German and Slaves, NEVER DO MEXICANS COME UP DURING THOSE EARLY YEARS.
I looked up the Revolutionary war and came across this mans name
Bernardo de Gálvez
Spanish colonial administrator
Actions
Notice where he was from and who he recruited to fight and why.
Bernardo de Gálvez (born July 23, 1746, Macharaviaya, Spain-died November 30, 1786, Tacubaya [now Mexico City, Mexico]) was a Spanish colonial administrator who was governor of Louisiana, a vast territory that included most of what is now the central United States, during the American Revolution and who successfully led troops in attacks on British forts along the lower Mississippi River and the Gulf Coast, taking land for Spain. By forcing the British to fight on a second front-capturing their ships and troops and cutting off their supplies-Gálvez also greatly aided the Americans. Galveston Bay, on the southeastern shore of Texas, and the city of Galveston, Texas, were named for him.

Bernardo de GálvezA ceramic plaque of Bernardo de Gálvez, in Macharaviaya, Spain, where Gálvez was born.
Gálvez was born into a family of prominent military officials. After attending a military academy in Ávila, he became a lieutenant. In 1762, at age 16, he fought against Portugal in the Seven Years’ War, earning a promotion to captain. In 1765 he went to Mexico with his uncle, José de Gálvez, who was serving as inspector general of New Spain, which included what are now Mexico and the southwestern United States. A few years later he led a series of campaigns against the Apache along the Rio Grande in New Spain. For his military service in North Africa in a Spanish invasion of Algiers in 1775, he was made a lieutenant colonel. Gálvez then taught at the Ávila academy.
Quick Facts
In full: Bernardo Vicente Apolinar de Gálvez y Madrid
Born: July 23, 1746, Macharaviaya, Spain
Died: November 30, 1786, Tacubaya [now Mexico City, Mexico] (aged 40)
Role In: American Revolution
See all related content →
Gálvez was promoted to colonel in 1776, and he took office as governor of Louisiana the following year. He was a skilled administrator, and the colony thrived under his rule. His policies helped increase trade and immigration to Louisiana. His marriage to the daughter of a prominent local French Creole family won him the loyalty of the colony’s settlers.
*****Meanwhile, the American Revolution was being fought between the American colonies and Great Britain. Spain was an enemy of Great Britain’s, and Gálvez was sympathetic to the American cause. With the aid of American agent Oliver Pollock, he sent large amounts of money, arms, ammunition, and supplies up the Mississippi River to the American revolutionary George Rogers Clark.
When Spain entered the war against Great Britain in 1779, Gálvez feared that the British would attack New Orleans. In order to strike first, he quickly assembled troops, which included local French and German settlers, free Blacks, enslaved people, and Choctaw, as well as Spanish soldiers. Despite a hurricane that sank most of his ships, he captured the British ports on the lower Mississippi River at Natchez (now in Mississippi), Baton Rouge (Louisiana), and the mouth of Bayou Manchac (Louisiana). He then laid siege to the seaport of Mobile (Alabama), capturing the British fort there in March 1780. For this success, he was promoted to major general.
The only information I see to support this false infirmation this man is spewing is information on WIKIPEDIA by some so called historian, where anyone can put anything. The information I posted is from the BRITANNICA a well know and trusted source of the U.S.
Most of what this man is saying that Mexicans did again is Black Americans History and talking points from Black Americans History. NO OTHER GROUP IN THIS COUNTRY DOES THIS BUT MEXICANS!
Mexicans have ALWAYS tried to align themselves with Black American History so they could appear to have contributed to this country which they have not on any type of level that Black Americans have.
Their votes have NEVER swayed anything but bow since the hundred of millions illegals who have come here over the last 50 years and with their children being incorrectly labeled "CITIZENS" can vote, for sure they probably can now, but look how they are able to do it, illegally because their children are NOT CITIZENS they even use Black Americans Birthright the 14th amendment for their children to be citizens THAT AMENDMENT IS ONLY FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE FREEDMEN NOT ILLEGAL ALIENS CHILDREN.
Thanks Leguizamo- As an Italian American with other European ancestry I can't wait to watch. this is so important to recognize the strength and beauty of Latinos and their ancient culture.
That’s not ancient Latino culture that’s ancient Mayan Taino Inca and Aztec culture you be Italian come from ancient Latino culture
@@yusefnegao😅😢Lots Italians emigrants come to NY & others regions and the Americas too. 😊
@@antoniobanderas9769 most descendants are in Brazil and Argentina
@@yusefnegao Yup 👍 but there’s about 26 million of Italians /American descendants in the States
@@antoniobanderas9769 I thought it was closer to 20 million
Thnk U Legizamo. I have a knot in my throat with all this True History. Keep preaching the truth.
Thank you John Leguizamo for sharing the knowledge you have learned about our people and its history,I’m proud to be Latino
As a puertorican this is so true. Just now, as an adult, I am self educating, reading about my people’s history that was not taught back home in Puerto Rico and much less here in the USA. Important history of the struggles and contribution of an overlooked community that is part of the fabric of America
Just acknowledge the Africans made a big difference in the Latin American world. The culture of pr the foods the music etc comes from mostly the African not the Spanish and yes the indigenous hung on as much as they could
@@kaleahcollins4567There's more European influence in Borinquen than Africa influence.
@@kaleahcollins4567never fails with yall and mayo people always including themselves smh.
I am thankful for your work on this I am proud to be Hispanic and my father taught me to respect everyone
This is fantastic! Thank you, John. We love you!
This brought tears to my eyes. We need to shine the light on this.
When i was a little girl, my mother became an activist for the hispanic people in the neighborhood. She would go to certain appointments with some people who didnt know english and translate for them and support their rights. Even in housing, medical, court hearings. My mom was always asisting someone. Once, us five kids started to grow, she will take us on foot and knock on people's door and talk about the election, to register. Those that couldnt go to vote, my dad had his station wagon and drove people to and from the election booth. I know what you have talked about in the video. I am so happy that you made this video. I hope there are others to come. By the way John- how far you lived from the Trumps? Since you came up in Queens and so did he. Lol love ya❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you John
Mr. Leguizano thank you for bringing the truth to light. All groups need representation!
Ive seen him as an activist since the 90s 👏🤘 The impact and doors he opened with his comedy and much more is inspiring ❤
Thanks for educating all Latinos about their Hispanic heritage
Thank you, thank you, for your efforts in educating people on the Latin culture and history. Please don't stop! You are awesome!!
Glad that you bring to light all the history that has been long forgotten.
Thank you Thank you thank you John Mil Gracias
We ARE STILL HERE, INDIGENOUS STRONG!
This makes me so happy! I’ve learned so much about my own culture from John. I can’t thank him enough for doing what he’s doing.
Leguizamo - You are a King. Keep doing what you do. You educate and inspire many. Wish there were more leaders like you. Super proud of you!
Much of what he says is not accurate so that hardly makes him a leader.
@@tommymas1. lol okay TROLL!
He's a Democrat shill . Race hustler like AL Sharp.
I watched the first episode and it was amazing! I loved that PBS also used AI to recreate the civilizations, cities and ecosystems that existed during the Mesoamerican and Incan periods of the Americas….many people don’t know that Mexico and bordering parts of Central America (collectively known as Mesoamerica) and Peru (home of the Incan empire) are both considered two of the 6 cradles of civilization!
The 6 are modern-day Iraq, Egypt, India, China, Peru & Mexico. Cradles of civilizations developed independently and were sophisticated & advanced, creating their own writing systems, systems of laws & government, advanced astronomy, mathematics & other sciences, incredible feats of architecture and large-scale infrastructure, advanced agriculture, domestication of many of the plants (fruits and vegetables) that we not only eat today but herbs and compounds used in medicine, etc, etc…a lot more!
Grateful Story needs to be TOLD 👍🏽
Mr. Leguizamo is such a ridiculously gifted storyteller . I had the privilege of seeing one his many one man shows, “FREAK”. I can assure you he is a Force of Nature - portraying his entire family lineage & life story simultaneously, on one stage as a single actor of Many, Many Voices (!!!)
It’s no surprise to me that he’s making this documentary.
This man was born to tell the story of Generations - with clarity, honesty - and Passion !
HeyMr. L.) you are the man who is opening the window for the world to see what the Latinos have done, do and continue doing. For the nation. The puertorricans who were Spain citizens and then were given to US. Without consultation and then the US did not recognize them as citizens until later. Up to now they continue to be second class citizens. Thank you for your great work and blessings.
Good job John!!! Keep up the good work. Latino American history has always been swept under the rug or even in many cases denied.
Love this man. Good job John
Good on John Leguizamo for spotlighting this issue.
Blessings to you always John. You are doing an awesome job in speaking out about our culture. ...🙏✝️
Amanpour & Co. THANK YOU for inviting John L. To help enlighten us with the true history of Latinos and other color Americans .
All history is untold, until someone takes the time to tell it.
until someone is allowed to tell the history. there is a difference
LOVE YOU JOHN!!!!!!!
INCREDIBLY articulate honoring your women of your culture !!!!
Excellent interview. Love John Leguizamo.
Nicely done we need more of these kind of research to understand the history and contributions of the Latinos community.
Well said , well done John! Only one way to go .... Forward!
Growing up in Texas, we were taught more than in most states, because of Texas history, but it was still way too little, and heavily slanted. One thing we learned that it seems many have not processed, is that most of our Latino neighbors didn't cross the border, the border crossed them (or at least their families). It's well past time the Eurocentric bias of this country was faced and addressed.
Exactly and I hate when racist people say go back to Mexico when our native people and ancestors were here before the British that colonized America and white people being found in these lands. America was full of natives and people of color.
My husband’s family from El Paso Texas are Mexican American even his Grandparents who were born in El Paso, Juarez area. The border crossed them. They never moved however the colonizers forced their way in. 💯
Salute John! Bringing awareness and raising consciousness to our edited history .. is God sent. Thank you for shedding light
Awesome. Everyone’s culture and groups should be respected and celebrated. All history, the good and the bad. America is a great melting pot. A pluralistic society. Why live in ignorance? We can all learn great lessons and come together as one for the greater good of humanity. America. For all.
Seeing this makes me cry. I am 47. I soent my childhood in the 80’s and 90’s as a military brat. It was hard enough just having to move every 2-4 years. Add being Mexican American and dark onto it and it’s even harder. I wish I could have heard this when I was younger. Thank you John. I am gonna make sure my kids know how amazing they are !!
To hear about my Taino heritage in a wider broadcast interview is delightful. Giving us the light that is deserved makes me feel like we are moving in the right direction. To us re connecting Taino’s we feel alive and our culture or legacy will continue to grow stronger as we educate our children and our communities.
Daka Taino, hear our voices we are still here!
John tells the truth no matter who it hurts,much respect.WHY DIDN'T THEY TEACH US THIS IN HISTORY CLASS?
@unf572 I took a semester of Chicano Studies (never liked the term) at CSUF... I learned about the politics, the cultural holidays, curandismo, traditions, etc Very eye opening experience! I am sure many in the U.S. don't know Los Estados Unidos de Mexico is translated to the United States of Mexico. i have always pondered why citizens of the U.S. are known as Americans when Canada and Mexico are on the same continent...what about Central and South America...are we not all AMERICANS?
Thank you so much for this great interview!!❤
As an Irishman, it deeply saddens me that Irish Americans don’t show solidarity to their Latino and Black brothers and sisters; we went through the same decimation of our culture and language, were dispossessed from our own country by a colonial power, and scattered to the four winds. That so many joined Mexico’s The San Patricio Brigade in the face of American exploitation and sectarianism is still a bright spot. When we finally were acceptable to WASPs, too many were too quick to pull the ladder up after us instead of helping our comrades in the fields, in the factories, in the mines and on the building sites. Time for Irish America to shrug off the cosy green nostalgia and get back to the unfinished business at hand.
That is very true! I read it and I was happy to hear. But also sad that you guys and my Mexican brother didn't win. Thank you to your ancestors for the help but yeah I know what you mean. I've known some Irish people here in the area and even our flags have the same colors for some we are strengers. Thank you again!✌️💚
As a mexican American with spanish, indigenous and Irish roots this comment made me very proud! That is what I admire the most from the Irish, they have always stood up for whats right! It runs in the blood to be a rebel and defend the common good!
John Leguizamo is the best! Such a good actor and amazing activist giving voice to Indigenous people!
Grateful for him using his platform for this and always advocating for us to learn our own history too
Thank you to John for filling in so much of the missing information and truth about our Latin history. Not the picture most Americans have of us. It's time to change this myopic perspective.