Latino americans the 500 year legacy that shaped a nation suarez ray on amazoncom free shipping on qualifying offers latino americans the 500 year legacy that shaped a nation. Title latino americans the 500 year legacy that shaped a nation summary author and journalist ray suarez explored the rich history of latinos in the us encompassing experiences such as the early european settlements to manifest destiny the wild west the cold war the great depression globalization and more. Author and journalist ray suarez explored the rich history of latinos in the us encompassing experiences such as the early european settlements to manifes. Starting in the 1500s latino americans traveled through hundreds of years of events and experiences that have changed history the film includes interviews with over one hundred latinos sharing their personal stories making this project a unique overview of a large and diverse american cultural group