Arturo Schomburg | American Historia: The Untold Story of Latinos

Learn about Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, an Afro-Latino activist from Puerto Rico, who began a collection of materials to uplift the African diaspora and helped lay the foundation for the Harlem Renaissance. In this clip from American Historia, explore how Schomburg embraced his identity and causes that he was passionate about, including Puerto Rican and Cuban independence, as well as sharing the rich cultural and intellectual achievements of African Americans from across the globe.