Leguizamo highlights how his quest for knowledge regarding Latino contributions to history transformed his perspective, revealing significant historical facts often omitted in mainstream education.
Leguizamo questions why crucial aspects of Latino history have been marginalized in educational materials, underscoring the idea that history textbooks dictate societal narratives.
The study from Johns Hopkins University emphasizes that 87% of key Latino history topics are significantly underrepresented or entirely absent from textbooks, raising concerns about historical accuracy.
Leguizamo's PBS docuseries, VOCES American Historia, aims to present evidence of Latino cultural contributions in response to denial and to challenge historical omissions.
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