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In the America's with David Yetman

Hosted by research social scientist David Yetman, explore the landscapes, peoples and history of North and South America — from the coldest towns in Canada to the tropical islands of the Caribbean.

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African and Indigenous Heritage in Oaxaca’s Coast

Season 11 Episode 1104 | 18m 51s | CC

On the Pacific Coast of Oaxaca, runaway slaves built their own communities and joined other indigenous groups, forging a culture that persists into the present.

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Distributed nationally by American Public Television

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