Why a Mexican theme appealed in the 1950s

Although Latinos make up some of the most diverse communities in the South, they're often portrayed as one people and newcomers with a fairly uncomplicated backstory in the region. But from the Civil Rights Movement to South of the Border, that couldn’t be further from the truth.

This episode was originally published on September 19, 2024.

Featuring:

• Cecilia Márquez, author of Making the Latino South: A History of Racial Formation

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• You can find a transcript of this episode here.

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