print email comment close The Forgotten Americans: A Film About Los Colonias URL: http://www.pbs.org/klru/forgottenamericans/ Description: Dedicated to colonias, "rural communities and neighborhoods located within 150 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border that lack adequate infrastructure." Includes photographs; information on income, housing, education, health, water, waste water, and actions taken against developers; interactive sections A Colonia Experience and Build a Community; and classroom resources. Online companion to film of same title, this site features journal excerpts from filmmaker Hector Galán. From KLRU and PBS Online. Extra Keywords galan Library of Congress Subject Headings: Community development -- Texas Hispanic American neighborhoods Mexican Americans -- Texas -- Economic conditions Mexican Americans -- Texas -- Social conditions Mexican-American Border Region Rural poor LII Database Information: Record 2902 created by Tom McGibney on 03/22/2002 Last modification on 04/12/2006 Published: 03/22/2002   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/2902