Embark on a journey of cultural discovery this Hispanic Heritage Month with PBS NC. From September 15th to October 15th, we invite you to celebrate the vibrant culture and enduring heritage of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Join us in honoring their remarkable contributions.
Be sure to explore what's fresh and premiering on PBS NC, and don't miss the opportunity to uncover the creative wonders of PBS Digital Studios. Dive into the details below.
LEARN MORE FROM PBSWe know that just one descriptor can hardly capture the spirit and cultures of so many people who descend from a vast geography that includes present-day Southwestern U.S. states to the southernmost tip of South America and nearly every present-day country and island in between. This is why you’ll see many different ways in which people describe themselves and their heritage. You’ll see the terms Latina, Latino and their non-gendered versions Latine and Latinx. You might also see people identify as Hispanic, Chicano, Tejano, Taíno, Isleños, Boricua or Afro-Latino, in addition to the many who identify with any one of the 22 nations and territories that comprise Latin America. |
Join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements of the recipients of the 36th annual Hispanic Heritage Awards, featuring performances from Omar Apollo, Café Tacvba, Cesar Conde, Siete Family Foods and Wisin. Hosted by the acclaimed Dominican American singer, songwriter and actress, Leslie Grace.
Don't miss the much-anticipated return of Alejandra Guzman, along with a special centennial tribute dedicated to the legendary Tito Puente through performances by Tito Puente Jr, Milly Quezada, Alex Cuba and Pedrito Martinez.
After 20 years of living in the United States, an undocumented family decides to return home. Little do they know it will be the most difficult journey of their lives. Set between the backdrop of the rodeo rings of North Carolina and the spellbinding Mexican hometown they long for, Bulls and Saints is a love story of reverse migration, rebellion, and redemption.
Filmmaker Rodrigo Reyes wants to document Sansón's story, an immigrant serving life in prison. Unable to directly film Sansón, the documentary creatively shares his narrative through reenactments of his letters, featuring his own family as actors.
Explore the life of celebrated artist Frida Kahlo in a three-part docuseries. See the major personal and political events of her life, including her stormy and devoted relationship with artist Diego Rivera, whom she married not once but twice.
Uýra shares ancestral knowledge with Indigenous youth in the Amazon to promote the significance of identity and place, threatened by Brazil's oppressive political regime. Through dance, poetry, and stunning characterization, Uýra confronts historical racism, transphobia, and environmental destruction, while emphasizing the interdependence of humans and the environment.
Trace the life and legacy of labor activist Cesar Chavez. Through interviews with Maya Angelou, Joan Baez, Carlos Santana and more, see how music and the arts were instrumental to the success of the farmworkers’ movement Chavez helped found.
Legendary U.S. anthropologist Dr. Clyde Snow sets out to train a new group of Latin American students in the use of forensic anthropology. Their goal: to investigate disappearances in Argentina during the “dirty war.” The group expands its horizons, traveling to El Salvador, Bolivia and Mexico, doggedly working behind the scenes to establish the facts for the families of the victims.
Danielle traces the origin of the term Latino, Hispanic, and Latinx.
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