Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. embarks on a journey through the last 50 years of African American history.
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Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise Intro
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.travels from the victories of the civil rights movement up to today.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.travels from the victories of the civil rights movement up to today.
Affirmative Action
In the 1970s, backlash against affirmative action was in full swing. Watch Nov. 15 & 22.
In the 1970s, backlash against affirmative action was in full swing. Watch Nov. 15 & 22.
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise | Official Trailer
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes a journey through the last 50 years of black history.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes a journey through the last 50 years of black history.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Talks About Black America Since MLK
Imagine if Martin Luther King, Jr. woke up and said, "what's happened?"
Imagine if Martin Luther King, Jr. woke up and said, "what's happened?"
Lowndes County and the Black Panther Symbol
Stokely Carmichael and fellow activists combated voter suppression in Lowndes, AL in 1965.
Stokely Carmichael and fellow activists combated voter suppression in Lowndes, AL in 1965.
The Black Panthers
The Black Panthers put revolutionary rhetoric into action. Learn more Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.
The Black Panthers put revolutionary rhetoric into action. Learn more Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.
1974 Boston and School Desegregation
In 1970s Boston, schools were separate and deeply unequal. Learn more Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.
In 1970s Boston, schools were separate and deeply unequal. Learn more Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.
White Flight
White flight illuminated profound challenges faced by Black America. Airs Nov. 15 & 22.
White flight illuminated profound challenges faced by Black America. Airs Nov. 15 & 22.
The Myth of the Welfare Queen
Learn about the myth perpetuated by divisive rhetoric about welfare. Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.
Learn about the myth perpetuated by divisive rhetoric about welfare. Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.
Reagan's Policies and Black America
Reagan's policies had immense consequences for black America. Watch Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.
Reagan's policies had immense consequences for black America. Watch Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.
Black Celebrities in the 1980s
See how success of black public figures in the 1980s changed America. Nov. 15 & 22.
See how success of black public figures in the 1980s changed America. Nov. 15 & 22.
Media Response to Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005. Learn more Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.
Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005. Learn more Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.
Social Media and Social Justice
Explore the role of social media in furthering social justice. Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.
Explore the role of social media in furthering social justice. Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.
Black Power
Learn about the impact of Black Power on civil rights coalitions. Airs Nov. 15 and 22.
Learn about the impact of Black Power on civil rights coalitions. Airs Nov. 15 and 22.
Racial Profiling
Racial profiling has led to tragedy on several occasions. Learn more Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.
Racial profiling has led to tragedy on several occasions. Learn more Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.
The Million Man March
The Million Man March took place in 1995 in Washington, D.C.. Watch Nov 15 & 22.
The Million Man March took place in 1995 in Washington, D.C.. Watch Nov 15 & 22.
MLK and Young Black Activists
In the late 1960s, many young black activists saw Dr. King as out of touch. Watch Nov. 15.
In the late 1960s, many young black activists saw Dr. King as out of touch. Watch Nov. 15.