Making Black America
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Making Black America chronicles social networks created by Black people during Jim Crow.
Making Black America chronicles social networks created by Black people during Jim Crow.
Inside Look
"Making Black America" directors discuss how storytelling helped shape black culture.
"Making Black America" directors discuss how storytelling helped shape black culture.
The Evolution of Black Literature
Episode 1 of "Making Black America" explores the evolution of Black literature.
Episode 1 of "Making Black America" explores the evolution of Black literature.
Annie Malone's and CJ Walker's Beauty Empires
"Making Black America" explores how Annie Malone and CJ Walker built their beauty empires
"Making Black America" explores how Annie Malone and CJ Walker built their beauty empires
The Building of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Since 1837, more than 100 HBCUs have been founded in the United States.
Since 1837, more than 100 HBCUs have been founded in the United States.
What is “Black Love?”
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. asks his "Making Black America" panel to define "Black love."
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. asks his "Making Black America" panel to define "Black love."
A’Lelia Walker Created Safe, Sacred places for Black Artists
Madame CJ Walker's daughter, A’Lelia Walker, fostered Black community by hosting salons.
Madame CJ Walker's daughter, A’Lelia Walker, fostered Black community by hosting salons.
Harlem, The Black Metropolis
A look at the black businesses, churches, entertainment of Harlem, the "Black Metropolis."
A look at the black businesses, churches, entertainment of Harlem, the "Black Metropolis."
Episode 4 Preview
From Black Power to Black Twitter hour four reveals safe spaces created by Black America.
From Black Power to Black Twitter hour four reveals safe spaces created by Black America.
Episode 3 Preview
This hour of Making Black America focuses on organizing for change in the Black community.
This hour of Making Black America focuses on organizing for change in the Black community.
Episode 2 Preview
Hour two explores the nation within a nation built by Black Americans out of necessity.
Hour two explores the nation within a nation built by Black Americans out of necessity.
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This four-hour series introduces a vibrant world at the heart of the Black experience.
This four-hour series introduces a vibrant world at the heart of the Black experience.
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Making Black America showcases Black people’s ability to define Blackness in America.
Making Black America showcases Black people’s ability to define Blackness in America.
Making Black America
Making Black America showcases Black people’s ability to define Blackness in America.
Making Black America showcases Black people’s ability to define Blackness in America.