Watch How This Small Town in Venezuela is Embracing its African Roots

 

TeleSurTV investigates the rich history of Afro-Latinos living in the Venezuelan town of San Agustin.

The video shows students learning about African music, dance and history all the while preparing for a revolution. San Agustin is revolutionary because it has created a school curriculum that is entirely focused on Black history.

Members of the town have embraced the Bolivarian Revolution — which was founded by late Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez. This left-leaning political movement is making significant changes in the social, economic and political life of Venezuelans.

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