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John Leguizamo on Learning the Untold History of Latinos: “It Changed My DNA”

The contributions of America's Latino population to US 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.

John Leguizamo on Learning the Untold History of Latinos: “It Changed My DNA”

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