Little Mexico: El Barrio (1997)

The rich cultural heritage of one of Dallas' oldest neighborhoods is the subject of this half-hour KERA production, which records and preserves some of the history of this important area and the people of Dallas. Prominent Mexican American community leaders interviewed include Pancho Medrano, Catalina Valdez Scott, Abel Sanchez, Gloria Rivas Alvarez, Joe Azcona and Belen Ortega. "Little Mexico/El Barrio" tells the story of the area where individuals and their families settled to begin their new lives after immigrating to the United States from Mexico. Using interviews, archival photographs, home movies and personal memorabilia, this program creates a historical record of this once-thriving community that encompassed what is Pike Park, the Uptown neighborhood, and Arts and Historic West End districts.

[@carmenberkowitz3613]

This is an incredible part of our history. Gave me so much more information than I ever knew. It was nostalgic. I am even in one of the pictures. I am dressed as an angel in a high school play, St.Ann's Commercial High that we all in the BARRIO attended. Pike Park where we played on a softball team and also plated basketball. I learned how to swim in that pool!!

[@00AlyNichole332]

This was amazing! My grandma always tells me stories! I am so happy I came across this today!

[@monicahernandez9683]

beautiful video.

[@txlonestarboi]

Great vid , they don't teach this in school !