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Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise

Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise - Part 1

Season 1 Episode 1 | 1hr 47m 16s

Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise looks at the last five decades of African American history since the major civil rights victories through the eyes of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., exploring the tremendous gains and persistent challenges of these years.

Aired: 11/14/16
Corporate support provided by Bank of America and Johnson & Johnson. Major support is also provided by the Howard and Abby Milstein Foundation, in partnership with HooverMilstein and Emigrant Bank, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation; the Ford Foundation Just Films; the Corporation for Public Broadcasting; and PBS.
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Watch • 2:12
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise
Michael Brown - Timeline Clip
Michael Brown - Timeline clip
Special: 2:12
Watch • 2:24
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise
Boston Bussing - Timeline Clip
Boston Bussing - Timeline Clip
Special: 2:24
Watch • 5:34
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise
The Rise of Hip-hop - Timeline Clip
The Rise of Hip-hop - Timeline Clip
Special: 5:34
Watch • 3:23
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise
The Election of Barack Obama - Timeline Clip
The Election of Barack Obama - Timeline Clip
Special: 3:23
Watch • 7:42
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise
Deterring Racism - Timeline Clip
Deterring Racism - Timeline Clip
Special: 7:42
Watch • 3:20
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise
How The Media Portrays Crime - Timeline Clip
How The Media Portrays Crime - Timeline Clip
Special: 3:20
Watch • 1:40
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise
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.
Preview: S1 | 1:40
Watch • 0:30
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise
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.
Preview: S1 | 0:30
Watch • 3:56
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise
The Black Power Movement - Timeline Clip
The Black Power Movement - Timeline Clip
Special: 3:56
Watch • 1:52
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise
Black Lives Matter - Timeline Clip
Black Lives Matter - Timeline Clip
Special: 1:52
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