John Leguizamo talks new PBS series on the overlooked contributions of Latinos | Chat Box

[@Adeus1]

The truth of the matter is we, Latinos/as, have struggled, hustled, grinded our behinds, quietly and humbly while being attacked or used as political pawns for close to a century here in the US. Unprovoked, we don't bother nor care to be included in your social circle. We only seek equality of opportunity and we'll take it from there. Now that I'm older, I'm beginning to understand why John is making this issue the centerpiece of his illustrious career. Thank you, John. You are an amazing talent but even more, a great and honorable human being. 🇵🇷🇺🇸🌎

[@FemiNelson-sb1em]

"Nor care to be included into your social circle"? No, we can agree to disagree. We are in a Nation of a melting pot. Many Latinos are half Caucasian, Asian & etc. That is a blend of Cultures in itself. For me, its mega important to point out how valuable, precious & so important to never forget our Latino History within each familia & share with all whom are open to our heritage & culture. I'm so grateful that many schools are open to having Bilingual classes in grade school. There is so much to make a stand in this life. Teaching our "nene's" the value of simple "platillos" with a story is unbelievably poignant & a life lesson. Padre God be Praised for all concerned 🙏. "Isa"

[@Ramonwise716]

​@FemiNelson-sb1em A melting pot does not change Latino history. Your using mixed households as a way to undermine the fact that we are a powerful beutiful and rich culture and people. That's funny.

[@NONEOFYOURBIZ69]

​@@FemiNelson-sb1emlmao... You need to understand LATAM to actually understand anything ... Y'all are just North Americans who now took up the whining banner. The only latinos are in latin America

[@HAWKPROFIT]

WHATS NEXT WAUN CROW🤣 RS

[@NotLeftarded1]

You're not Latin at all if you don't have Roman roots. Real Latins are Europeans we come from Italy France Spain and Portugal and Romania the rest of you are South American indigenous practicing cultural appropriation.

[@2084j]

Love this!! Glad John is speaking up. We've been here for thousands of years. We didn't cross an ocean. Yet, we have been oppressed and treated as immigrants.

[@nolimitstrength]

How have we been here for thousands of years?

[@marciawade8813]

@@nolimitstrength American Latino, many through their Indigenous ancestry, have been in the Americas for Milleniums through their Indigenous side... That's How! Latinos fought in the American Revolution. An ancestor of our family fought in the American Revolution & another walked North & Joined Northern forces to fight against Slavery. Although Southern born & raised Quaker, many fought for all to be free & a master over his own destiny... married into the Indigenous populations...

[@Texasbelle-qk1ez]

@joelnava5684 For many years Latinos fought for and were considered white.

[@HAWKPROFIT]

juan crow crazy whats next waun crow 💯💯🤣

[@NotLeftarded1]

Actual Latins did cross the ocean however. I know because I am an actual Latin romantic person living in Canada .

[@alexandratavarez1106]

Si Se Puede! Thank you John and Ben for bringing Latinos up to the surface! We Latinos needed this! Great job! 🙌👏❤

[@NONEOFYOURBIZ69]

Si se puede is an embarrassemento

[@soniatriana9091]

Thank you for producing this episode! It was a complete honor to watch, learn, & be inspired by these 3 amazingly brilliant intellectuals! I can only wish for their strong success & leadership to continue for ever; as it is an absolute necessity! This really is a Campaign for All, especially for all Latinos living in the United States! Bravo to John Leguizamo & David DeJesus for their perseverance & dedication!

[@Maria-n4g6o]

Soo proud! Keep going. Apoyándolos all the way! ❤

[@beachlover7268]

Thank you for this! My grandparents are from Mexico. It’s about time we learn about our history. I’m 66yrs old. I’m an American. But I’m a proud Mexican! 🇲🇽

[@thetoknboxshow]

About time all this History is being discussed.Thank you John.

[@HAWKPROFIT]

connecting too foundational black americans struggle is crazy work real shidd

[@thetoknboxshow]

@HAWKPROFIT Nah. We had it worse and you know what? Majority of us aren't racist. We fought in every american war going back to the 13 Colonies. And we helped your ancestors escape to Mexico to be free people.

[@HAWKPROFIT]

@@thetoknboxshow we're talking about Juan crow which was a term created in 2008 in connection too foundational black American history, not all Mexicans are racist but a lot classify as white now and tried too during that era if can agree

[@thetoknboxshow]

@HAWKPROFIT True about Juan Crow. As history is written. We had it worse on this continent to the point we are immigrants in our ancestral lands. I don't know why anyone would coin it as the Juan Crow era. But like I said. You don't tell people that Hispanic Latinos rescued black slaves across the southern States and moved them to Mexico to become free people. Those people are currently in Mexico, today. We've been boxed out from American society by many ethnic groups in the USA. Now Hispanic Latinos are identifying as white or being identified as white. And this takes away civil rights protections from us. In other words, we are currently being assimilated in the USA.

[@juliorivas7428]

Thank you, John, for your educational contribution at this moment in history.

[@mjosie20]

John i watched 1st Episode on PBS!! It was Amazing 🙌 Thank you for bringing this on 👏 I am a 40 y/o Mexican American, 1st Generation here in California. I really wish this History was shown to us growing up, This has to be shown everywhere. Growing up I never felt like I belonged.. We do belong, we are powerful just like our Ancestors!! 😍 Thank you John ❤

[@kathleenbrown893]

As a proud latina, I cant be happier about John bringing this up to be heard. ¡Gracias!

[@nope000]

Thank you Mr. John leguizamo I thank you with all my heart for your work getting Latinos and native stories and histories out here. It's long over due.

[@IgnacioMedina-y9u]

It’s about time we get the recognition that we deserve.

[@AnabelaGomes-kd7kb]

John is a genius. He brings history and facts. When I lived in the US, I was shocked by so much ignorance about asking me if I was Latina or Hispanic. I'm a native Portuguese from Portugal. I love the Latino and Hispanic community, but Portuguese are Europeans and Caucasians, not Latino or Hispanic. Thanks, John Leguizamo, for opening minds and showing the great culture from Latin America!

[@DekariRichardson]

You are not white 😂😂

[@AnabelaGomes-kd7kb]

@@DekariRichardson lolollol and the celtic culture never existed in Portugal lololol nor Citania de briteiros hahahhaha

[@vicenteesquivel1130]

I love your series John Leguizamo. Keep them coming. I am very proud of my Latino heritage. ❤🇲🇽🇺🇲❤

[@vdsilva6806]

As an OG Chicano and an affirmative action recipient, I am blessed by this interview. Ya estuvo… with our contribution to the food and entertainment arena. Es tiempo to become communicators of the “I didn’t know that”. El futuro is Latino!

[@omi30000]

Thank you to everybody involved. 👏

[@Ramonwise716]

As a Latino I have made sure to teach my kids the proper history. To all Latinos, we should take our kids to Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, and other Latin American locations to learn just how rich our culture is and how incredibly intelligent and impactful our ancestors were!

[@plumeriajoy]

Muchas gracias! Sr. Leguizamo y todo su equipo. Proud to be Latino

[@AvaGrail]

I’m so glad you are doing this works!!

[@lordraiden5398]

I am a 57 year old African American. I attended high-school in southern California. I had friends of many different ethnicities. I will never forget I watched a argument between a latina and a white male after he told her to get out of our country and go back to where she came from. She laughed at him and told him he was stupid. She said where are your ancestors from because mine were in California before it was part of the United States. She told him after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in 1842 the Mexicans were not sent south of the new border. They were allowed to stay here. She told him go learn some history and turned away leaving him standing there looking like the idiot he was. I was so impressed by how she disarmed him with knowledge that I started researching my own history. I look forward to this on PBS.

[@sebastianbenitez948]

maybe now you can inform the rest of your community who act and talk like the anglos these days

[@skatebordstephen]

​@@sebastianbenitez948Are you informed on African American history?

[@sebastianbenitez948]

@@skatebordstephen are you informed on hispanic/indigenous history on this land before you came?

[@skatebordstephen]

@sebastianbenitez948 I was born in America. What do you mean "got here"? Yes, I'd like to say I'm very informed on Latin America. I speak fluent Spanish and Portuguese, my wife is a black Brazilian, my daughter was born in South America, and I've lived and worked in South America for 13 years. I know Mexico is in North America. It's a hobby of mine to just study history. I don't know everything, and I learn new things all the time, but I consider myself very cultured. What is it that you are assuming I don't know??

[@sebastianbenitez948]

@@skatebordstephen idc about your family history, youre not as informed as you think you are, and im referring to the southwest, land we now call the 'US'

[@GROD140]

@ John and Ben, Thank you for creating and sharing a very valuable story about Latino people. We are a diverse people’s with a lost story about our existence and contributions to society.

[@FemiNelson-sb1em]

I am in my late 60's, 1st generation Mexican American. IF anyone remembers Salvador Castro, Civil Right very strong Man whom taught History in Los Angeles & I was so Blessed to be so very enlightened about the truth about our Nation. He was jailed for teaching differently that was NOT taught in any history books at that time. From that point on, I never acknowledged the yearly celebration of "Christopher Columbus". Since then, I acknowledged the importance in the descendants of our original Indigenous inhabitants from the Meshicans in the West Coast to All Tribes all the way to the East Coast. I so pray this is mentioned in the series John & Ben have created. Ya veremos. IF not, ni modo, another shall eventually. At least the baton has been picked up again & moving forward for the good of "We the People" with Latinos being acknowledged appropriately. Paz be with us all 🙏. "Isa"

[@Golfer-js3xl]

Thank you for reminding us of the contributions of Sal Castro! If you aren't familiar with his teachings and the impact he had in the 1968 walkouts of East Los Angeles, I encourage you to learn about this important, historical individual. At a minimum, watch the 2006 movie "Walkout."

[@thegreatflyingbenjamin]

Thank you for this series, Mr. Leguizamo. Hispanic culture has always fascinated me, and every interaction I've had with Hispanic people has been filled with kindness and generosity. The way Latino people are demonized today is truly disturbing to me. I deeply appreciate this series and hope it opens both eyes and hearts.

[@damianfonseca2498]

Great job John way to go !!!

[@empoweru8617]

Looking forward to the series.

[@altapedroza3604]

I watched "Latin History for Morons" and the knowledge i obtained was of great value. Being an immigrant, coming to the United States, not speaking a word of english, somehow made me feel like I didn't belong. Upon learning that all of us either come from immigrants or are immigrants, i learned to defend myself when i was told to go back where i came from. One thing that gave me pleasure was being able to say to quite a few that called me "wet back" was, " oh no, i believe you are the wet back because i just crossed over ,walked across from Mexico. Never came in a boat".

[@afrotechfuture]

Did they tell you that Latinos hate Blacks, I’m sure they left that part out 😂😂😂 viva la raza 😂😂😂

[@Texasbelle-qk1ez]

@altapedroza3604 Black Americans are not immigrants.

[@afrotechfuture]

@@Texasbelle-qk1ez facts

[@reubenbautista8502]

Thank you Hermanos, finally you both had the cojones to tell the truth of how, Natives, Mexicans, Blacks and Asians and how we been treated. Very proud of you both and Thank you Brothers. Bendiciones and please don’t Stop. 🙏🙏🙏

[@wbl227]

Gracias 🙏 Mr. Leguizamo, me encanta y lo voy a ver con mis hijas. Representación para tener una nación para todos.

[@dahnyul]

This was so awesome and moving! Can't wait to watch!!!

[@salvadorcastaneda6759]

Great first episode-John made history with those contributions

[@mjosie20]

Agreed 👏

[@rayrocher6887]

Good report

[@gilbertochavez631]

Great work on this much needed and world wide movement! Our history must be told!

[@notYouraverageYiayia]

John Leguizamo for President! Juancito Te necesitamos en la política americana Hermano!

[@fabianalbarran5244]

No thanks he's too far Left.

[@RosaChavez-s8n]

Thank you John, being from New Mexico I’m also the product of colonization, my ancestors the Aztecs, Mayans and Incas, I carry 22% of my native descendants DNA. I watched the series and I know the reason why we aren’t included in the vision of the “Founders”, I believe it’s called scoundrels and thieves, no other way to describe what was taught in school about the guys with wigs and tights. Travel to New Mexico, a historical gold mine of our Native Americans and Hispanics or as we were called when I attend school, Mexicans with the word dirty before Mexican.

[@lauracohen4914]

I am looking forward to watching this. Thank you, John.

[@dinamejia2704]

Thank you John Liguisamo, you are so smart and know the true meaning of America and American and being Americans, I'm a Texas born Mexican decent and everyone in my family going back thousands of years are from America my father was born in san Antonio Texas and so was my grandfather and so on I'm so glad someone a Latino can speak for us we need to come together now because the Anglo and now more than ever Blacks have been starting to do more hate towards us for no reason and for us speaking Spanish, that's too bad because we are partly Spanish everyone is so ignorant it's crazy, maybe you can with your platform get some knowledge out there that we are AMERICA! PERIOD!

[@skatebordstephen]

Conflict between black Americans and Latinos is probably due to Latinos receiving preferential treatment to the detriment of American citizens, particularly African Americans. You also have to admit that castellano has been weaponized to linguistically discriminate against black Americans in the job market. Being bilingual has become a prerequisite for basic entry-level jobs, in predominantly black cities.

[@Texasbelle-qk1ez]

@dinamejia2704 For many years Latinos fought for and were considered white in the United States. Black people don't have to defend illegal immigration when it directly impacts us.

[@Texasbelle-qk1ez]

@dinamejia2704 Black people are not wrong for feeling that people need to immigrate here the right way.

[@jeannieves6275]

Truth being TOLD 👍🏽

[@jsandoval3226]

I learned about our culture in High School(elective only) Chicano studies class … It was by chance that I was short some credits to graduate and it changed my whole perspective of our ppl and ancestors

[@juangonzalez837]

Wow! I am surprised to see how some Spanish speaking people in America attack other Spanish speaker who is TRYING to educate all Americans. I was born in South America and raised in Northern California. I saw Caesar Chavez and the original Black Panthers. All Spanish speaking groups in America should support and encourage information like this be brought to the light! America is and will ALWAYS be a melting pot. So please do not be negative in your comments. Whether you call yourselves Latino or Hispanic we need to united. I call myself Indio-Americano. But if I am called Latino or Hispanic…that is fine with me. Lastly, I just want to thank ALL my brothers and sisters who came before and opened doors for me and my family.

[@ML-iy1gx]

I will definitely be watching.

[@robertoaguilar2246]

Thank you, John For bringing all this up. there is a Tejano historian named Andres Tijerina interview him he knows history. he has many books written about the history of Texas (Tejas).

[@anthonyencinas4798]

Thank you John you're a real trail blazer. My prayers are with you, thank you again!

[@michaelreyes744]

@JohnLeguizamo: You inspired me to start Canada’s largest municipal government’s 1st Canadian Latino Community of Inclusion & Latino Staff Network. Canada’s largest labour Union has recognized Canadian Latino Heritage Month which received Royal Assent in 2018. This Canadian Latino is quiety also getting loud and learning so much from your advocacy in the USof’A’. Wepa! 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

[@DR-pq3ht]

WE NEED TO GET TOGETHER WITH OUR NATIVE AMERICAN BROTHER AND SISTERS AND PUSH OUR HISTORY...

[@amr526]

It's our responsibility as Latino's. 2 talk to O. U. R. kids about what a difference we made in this world and in history.

[@zamora5059]

John you both are brilliant!!!

[@rauxhyde2614]

🤩✨👍❤️WOW!! Love this! Yes! I will be watching on PBS!! I adore you John Leguiziamo since Manny the Fanny. Love your method of teaching history: - the truth - IS HOT!!🔥 Thank You for doing all that research and making a more complete picture of history for all of us!🙏💙and thanks for doing this spot cuz not watching PBS-as much anymore but will watch this👍

[@dannyrodriguez3163]

Thanks John for teaching me more about our heritage we need to learn more about what we did for America we are good people are working people!!

[@alexrodriguez5370]

Great content! I just subscribed.... THANK YOU

[@testos2701]

Right on!

[@huansitoaguilar9405]

Very interesting topics , Respect

[@octavioespadas7959]

Proud Hispanic (Mexican) here, good for the Latinos! too bad I don't speak latin... puro Español y a mucho orgullo!

[@rojo01ful]

This is US history 🎉

[@Tbear1990]

I love and belief in the truths in all things. I’m not Latina but that does not matter. You have to love humanity. Thank you for the wonderful pbs series. Would love to see more history. I also love the Netflix project.❤

[@TheRfuller1]

Thank You!

[@jayrluciano3304]

GOD BLESS , keep up the GREAT WORK for HISTORY. 💪🇵🇷🤙 THANK YOU🙏

[@kimberlyaguirre1233]

Love this🥰

[@rayrocher6887]

I like that actor, and yes Latinos helping USA, to learn, and build cities, rebuild USA and Mexico

[@maescoba29]

How exciting! I can’t wait to see it. I have never subscribed to the idea that I am a minority, or that because I am a woman it’s a double whammy. Absolutely not, bravo to John and Ben for this series.

[@tracelee7332]

Brilliant ❤

[@bombonalvarez3802]

Excelente! 🇨🇴🇵🇷🇲🇽

[@Futuristbillpicone]

Im from North America 🇺🇲 and South America 🇪🇨. My kids are North, South and Caribbean American 🇵🇷 🇩🇴 The truth is the truth.

[@sundari555-f2g]

Yes to doing a longer version like Ken Burns 👏🏻 Gracias for highlighting us 🇨🇺☕️🍮🧿

[@lenoregorman4688]

Yes, it takes a nonwhite to bring this history forward. Disappointed in Ken Burns though - he ignores all the non white history and contributions.

[@Barely_Tolerable]

John Leguizamo Sir, I hold you in high regard! Muchisimas gracias! 🙏 I pray PBS picks this up every year. I think the US institution is afraid of us because we've been here from the beginning... and no generation should accept being lower in the US food chain.

[@rosanneallen-hewlett9973]

Bravo! 👏👏👏👏🇺🇸

[@nanaadams6816]

Excellent 🎉

[@Christ13Jesus]

Amen 🙏

[@joseb9696]

John, I’m a Latino in Canada and I would love to be able to help you, support, and start the same for all Latinos in Canada! Please let me know how I connect with you, or someone you designate. I am a profesional person in Canada. Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you. I believe Latino Canadians would benefit tremendously from a similar cause. Thanks

[@BloomingBrilliantHomeschoolers]

Why not a longer series? Why not have an internet series? Keep up the good work regardless.

[@RitaCasandra]

We need a movie’s telling the true history, with the all people involved.

[@etchalaco9971]

"Gran Jodon" should be his nickname.

[@annacardenas8149]

Please share your research with all school boards, especially Santa Fe, NM. Our children need to see themselves in history.

[@psmaureen]

Gracias

[@user-yv4gz2oc2s]

WE ALL NEED TO WORK TOGETHER , NO DIVISION AMONG US. The world needs to come together . The Anti- Christ wants ti steal , rob, & lie dont let or give in ti that . KEEP your faith alive & strong , were fighting againts a evil entity like no one has ever seen or has unfolded before no other time like this time were living in. Stay focused on God

[@josephinerojas5669]

We need this movement in Houston!

[@JuanEspinosa-mm2um]

Representation matters! Thank you, John! Gracias Hermano!!!!!!

[@elsafischer3247]

I wish I live in the USA to see this. I’m living in Switzerland and I don’t receive it. Thank you for showing this to the Gringos 😂😂

[@devildiamond68]

Yassss ❤❤❤

[@red-v6d8z]

When will this be on pbs??????

[@Mercurychyld1]

¡OMG, si, please tell the story about Don Pedro Albizu Campos, and Lolita Lebron, and so many others. Por favor!

[@ga_s6]

God bless John

[@chevyvel6646]

In 1979, in Brownsville, Texas, i took Mexican America history. I realized how horrible we were treated as people. The Anglo-Saxons tried to break our spirits but they fail. As Corky Gonzales said, "We are still here". "I WILL ENDURE, I WILL ENDURE".

[@ktm4042]

Its a fantastic series, not only for Latinos to watch, but all people. Don't learn this in school.

[@TrasteIAm]

Leguizamo is Legend

[@user-yv4gz2oc2s]

History DOES NOT LIE , speaking out , Awareness, & exposing the TRUTH!! , keep Exposing the truth , We deserve & entilted to what is owed to us & what we actualky have gone thru & went thru. , we learn from our past but we also can change the future as well

[@mariadelpilarsatizabal1099]

💙💙💙

[@ramonfalcon4506]

I watched the first episode 😢😂I got very emotional…I did a DNA test I am 18% Taino,born in ponce PR….the horror that was inflicted on my people….in San Juan there is a statue of Christopher Columbus….if bad bunny wants to get into politics…put up more billboards and include the take down of the statue in LA PLAZA DE COLON…..boricua hasta la muerte…..🇵🇷

[@AMZ19252]

Has Leguizamo gotten his origin story yet? Is he still claiming to be Puerto Rican!

[@papichampagnio]

"Un abrazo y un be...un un y otro abrazo" 😂😂😂😂

[@orlandodiaz6685]

Just found this Show Ora😎🤙🏽

[@maoinc13]

John Leguizamo 🎉🎉🎉🎉 parcero 🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴 sos el mejor !!!

[@awildaquinones6222]

El gran Jodón! Very apro po

[@rossanderson7875]

John, you are a better man than I. The prejudice, the hatred, from people who have never had a reason to hate, except from what they have taught, DISGUSTING

[@CarlosSaenz-m1n]

My raza ❤❤❤

[@tearyraindrop]

What platform is his Documentary being streamed ?

[@AzureRook]

I think I learned way more Asian American history before learning the Latin origin of the name of the city I’m from lol

[@MariaGasca-Reyes]

Mexican American History john Mexicans built the Southwest AFTER all it was Mexican territory. Stop trying to steal and get credit from Mexican American History And labeling it as latino 🛑. John you are from colombia In south America.

[@lexanithadon]

Stop making excuses to not support.U either with the gente or not.Either stand with us or get the fk out the way

[@MariaGasca-Reyes]

@@lexanithadon Culture Vulture

[@estherstephens1858]

It has ALWAYS angered me when they say a State, Country, Nation was “discovered” by someone (not true) when that State, Country, Nation was ALREADY inhabited by ppl. Smh.

[@l.b.3152]

Something many Americans don’t know and schools are not teaching is the fact that the most commemorated soldiers during the Second World War were Mexican soldiers.

[@DavidRubalcava-k7h]

Our Latino people need to know our history and the American people need to correct the history books and tell the truth . RAZA stand up and united. Together we can make a difference. Much love to my Raza 💯🇲🇽♥️💪 viva LA Raza. Brown and proud.

[@highlymysteriousplayer9694]

Im from mexico and im white LOL whats your opinion now? in fact mexican people have large amounts of European dna hahahaha