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Willie Velasquez: Your Vote is Your Voice

Meet the pioneering activist whose work transformed the power of the Latino vote.

Willie Velasquez: Your Vote is Your Voice VOCES

Premiered October 02, 2016
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Willie Velasquez: Your Vote is Your Voice

Meet the charismatic pioneering activist whose rallying cry of “su voto es su voz” (your vote is your voice) started a grassroots movement that transformed the nation’s political landscape and paved the way for the growing power of the Latino vote.

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Latinos in Presidential elections have traditionally voted Democrat.
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A Latino Republican

Ralph Velasquez talks about two identities and the meaning of "Pocholandia."
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A New Identity

Professor Charles Cotrell talks about the reporters seeking out Chicano activists.
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Activists

Willie's brother Ralph talks about the violence of Freedom Summer.
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Freedom Summer

Ignacio "Nacho" Perez talks about the creation of The Mexican American Youth Organization.
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MAYO

Willie's brother Ralph takes on a neighborhood tour of the barrio.
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Moving On Up

Julian Castro talks about the new generation of Latino voters.
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New Generation

Learn the early history of Congressman Henry B Gonzalez.
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The Congressman from Texas

Willie Velásquez paved the way for the growing power of the Latino Vote.
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Southwest Voter Vice President, Lydia Camarillo recalls the first time hearing Willie.
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Transformation

“Que Bonito Es El Mundo Nuevo” were the last words Willie said to his brother.
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“Beautiful New World”

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VOCES

Produced by Latino Public Broadcasting, the acclaimed PBS documentary series VOCES features the best of Latino arts, culture and history and shines a light on current issues that impact Latino Americans. Devoted to exploring the rich diversity of the Latino experience, VOCES presents new and established filmmakers and brings their powerful and illuminating stories to a national audience.

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