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The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross

Racist Images and Messages in Jim Crow Era

Season 1 Episode 4 | 2m 25s

Racist images in the Jim Crow era were used as propaganda to demean African-Americans and legitimize violence. A visit to the Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University in Michigan reveals racist memorabilia and messages in all forms, from kitchen items to postcards featuring public whippings. Learn more about the redefinitions of racial stereotypes in Episode 4, "Making a Way Out of No Way."

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A More Perfect Union (1968-2013) - Preview
Premieres Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
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