Latino Heritage Month 2011

WSIU is proud to present programming year round that recognizes the unique life experiences of our nation's diverse culture. Tune in this September and October as we present a variety of special programs celebrating the history, food, music, culture, social challenges, and accomplishments of Latino Americans. Programs will air from Tuesday, September 20 through Saturday, October 29.

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Storm That Swept Mexico

Tuesday 9/20 -- 3am


 

Not In Out Town: Light in the Darkness

Wednesday, 9/21 -- 7pm

 

Harvest of Loneliness

Wednesday 9/22 -- 11pm


 

Mexican Folkloric Dance: Rafael Zamarripa's Artistic Trademark

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Friday, 9/23 -- 8pm


 

Immigration and Integration – A Cultural Celebration in Southern Illinois

Friday, 9/23 -- 9:30pm


 

Mexico: The Royal Tour
 

Tuesday, 9/27 -- 11pm


 

2501 Migrants: A Journey

Wednesday, 9/28 -- 11pm


 

Eternal Cuba with Enrique Chia

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Thursday, 9/29 -- 9pm


 

In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina

10/1 -- 2am and 10/3 -- 4am

Friday, 10/7 -- 8pm


 

Mexico – One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless: Mediterranean Baja

Saturday, 10/1 -- 4pm


 

History Detectives: Birthplace of Hip-Hop

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Wednesday, 2/23 -- 11pm


 

Great Performances at the Met: Carmen

Sunday, 10/2 -- 1pm


 

POV: Calavera Highway

Monday, 10/3 -- 12:30am

 

POV: The Ballad of Esequiel Hernandez

Wednesday, 10/5 -- 11pm


 

Mexico – One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless: Tijuana Taco Crawl

Saturday, 10/8 -- 4pm


 

Globe Trekker: Food Hour – Brazil
 

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Saturday, 10/8 -- 8pm


 

Los Lonely Boys Cottonfields and Crossroads

Sunday, 10/9 -- 1pm


 

Mexico – One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless: Cooking on the Sea of Cortez

Sunday, 10/9 -- 2:30pm


 

Salud Sin Barreras/ Health Without Barriers

Sunday, 10/9 -- 3pm


 

As Long As I Remember: American Veteranos

Tuesday, 10/11 -- 11pm


 

Immigrant Nation! The Battle for the Dream

Wednesday, 10/12 -- 11pm


 

Globe Trekker: Southern Mexico

Saturday, 10/22 -- 8pm


 

Secrets of the Dead: Aztec Massacre

Wednesday, 10/26 -- 9pm

10/28 at 3am, 10/30 at 3am, 10/30 at 2pm


 

Globe Trekker: Central America – Costa Rica & Nicaragua

Saturday, 10/29 -- 8pm




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