"Latino Americans" is the first major television documentary series to chronicle the history and experiences of Latinos, who have helped shape North America for more than 500 years.

"Episode 6: Peril and Promise, 1980-2000" focuses on the changes to the Latino Diaspora in the 1980s as a result of Cuban immigration and the sudden arrival of hundreds of thousands of Central Americans fleeing political oppression. The episode also covers the beginning political debate over illegal immigration in the 1990s, globalization, and the emergence of Latino American culture.

The screening will be facilitated by Laura Gillman, professor of sociology at Virginia Tech, with a discussion following the episode.

This event is a part of the Latino Americans: 500 Years of History initiative, which has been made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.
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Location:	Newman Library Multipurpose Room (1st floor)
Price:	free and open to the public
Sponsor:	University Libraries
Contact:	Monena Hall monenah@vt.edu 540-231-5513
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