Watch Voces

Voces is a documentary series from PBS that began airing in 2006. The show features insightful and inspiring stories about Latinos who have made significant contributions to U.S. history and culture. Each episode of Voces tells a unique story that highlights the challenges and triumphs of Latino individuals or groups, from groundbreaking civil rights activists to sports icons and beyond.

One particularly moving episode of Voces examines the impact of the Vietnam War on Latino soldiers and their families. Through interviews with veterans, family members, and historians, the episode explores how these soldiers who served their country in Vietnam also faced discrimination and prejudice upon their return home. The episode also touches on the ways in which the war affected broader Latino communities, and how these communities organized to offer support and assistance to returning veterans.

Another episode of Voces focuses on the life and work of Dolores Huerta, a key figure in the U.S. labor and civil rights movements. Huerta