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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 | Expires: 11/18/20
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 • 1:52
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise
The Black Panthers
The Black Panthers put revolutionary rhetoric into action. Learn more Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.
Clip: S1 | 1:52
Watch • 2:26
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise
The Myth of the Welfare Queen
Learn about the myth perpetuated by divisive rhetoric about welfare. Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.
Clip: S1 | 2:26
Watch • 2:21
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise
1974 Boston and School Desegregation
In 1970s Boston, schools were separate and deeply unequal. Learn more Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.
Clip: S1 | 2:21
Watch • 2:18
Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise
White Flight
White flight illuminated profound challenges faced by Black America. Airs Nov. 15 & 22.
Clip: S1 | 2:18
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Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise
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Black America Since MLK looks at the last five decades of African American history.
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