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The Colorful World of Latino Murals in Washington DC

Join Felicia Curry, host of WETA Arts, as she delves into the colorful world of DC’s Latino mural scene with Hola Cultura, an organization dedicated to celebrating Latino arts and culture. Felicia meets with Christine McDonald and Yana Rees Zapata to explore iconic murals like the Unity Mural, a symbol of community and unity painted in 1982, and “America Discovers Itself” in Columbia Heights.

The Colorful World of Latino Murals in Washington DC

7m 58s

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    WETA Arts April 2025

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    WETA Arts February 2025

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