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It depicts the life and careers of trailblazing men, from the worlds of politics, arts, music, literature, sports, and sciences. Highlighting their accomplishments, dedication, and achievements, this program focuses on their place in American history, what their lives were like what they accomplished, and the obstacles they faced. Their common thread of determination, courage, and commitment is consistent as a universal theme in each of their lives....
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Black American experience volume 3
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Profiles the life and work of African American civil rights worker Fannie Lou Hamer who raised the cause of equality and freedom for all Blacks in America and who won the right to vote for Black Americans.
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Black American experience volume 5
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English
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Chronicles the life of African American author of novels, short stories and non-fiction, Richard Wright (1908-1960), following his arduous path from poor sharecropper to literary giant. Wright brought the black experience to the forefront of social discourse.
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Black American experience volume 1
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English
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Profiles the life and work of African-American journalist, Ida B. Wells (1862-1931), a community organizer, grass roots leader and precursor of the modern civil rights movement who waged a relentless public battle against the injustices of lynching and violence against Blacks.
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Black American experience volume 9
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English
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Profiles the life and career of Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005), the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress and the first to campaign for the U.S. presidency. Her legacy of political and social activism laid the foundation for the rise of women and Blacks in American politics.
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Black American experience volume 6
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English
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Chronicles the ambitious journey of African American writer and essayist Ralph Ellison from a childhood of poverty and hardship to celebrated author. His only novel Invisible man addresses the prejudices and hostility experienced by the Black community. He was also an accomplished jazz trumpeter and photographer.
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Black American experience volume 2
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English
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Biography of the African American surgeon, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, who was the first person to successfully perform an operation on the human heart. Covers his life and career and his heart operation that gave him critical acclaim in 1893. He also founded the nation's first interracial hospital, Provident Hospital in Chicago.
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Black American experience volume 7
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English
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A biography of Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955), the nationally acclaimed educator, civil rights champion, and early founder of one of America's first Black colleges, now named Bethune-Cookman College.
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Black American experience volume 1
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English
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Profiles the life and work of African-American journalist, Ida B. Wells (1862-1931), a community organizer, grass roots leader and precursor of the modern civil rights movement who waged a relentless public battle against the injustices of lynching and violence against Blacks.
Profiles the life of Fannie Lou Hamer, her struggles and triumphs. She is remembered for winning the right to vote for Black Americans and exposing America's poverty by giving...
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In this episode of the Black American Experience series, we explore the lives of African Americans who have themselves altered the course of American politics, education, justice, broadcasting and the arts based on MLK's dream. His message of peace and nonviolence is personified as we examine many of the issues facing America today; Black Lives Matter, Voting Rights, Inequality, and Education. Martin Luther King Jr. inspired countless individuals,...
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Black American experience volume 10
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English
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Profiles the life and work of celebrated African American actor, singer, athlete, writer and civil rights activist Paul Robeson (1898-1976).
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Black American experience volume 5 & 10
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English
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Profiles the life and work of celebrated African American actor, singer, athlete, writer and civil rights activist Paul Robeson (1898-1976).
Chronicles the life of African American author of novels, short stories and non-fiction, Richard Wright (1908-1960), following his arduous path from poor sharecropper to literary giant. Wright brought the black experience to the forefront of social discourse.
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"Ida B. Wells: a community organizer and grass roots leader who was a precursor of the modern Civil Rights movement ; Fannie Lou Hamer: an inspiration to anyone who has ever faced oppression & a powerful reminder of what one individual is capable of achieving in the face of adversity."
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Civil rights activist Rosa Parks, was born a granddaughter to former slaves, on February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama. Her refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger on a Montgomery, Alabama bus in December of 1955, spurred a city-wide boycott and unleashed nationwide efforts to end segregation of public facilities. Her brave and unwavering determination proved monumental. Rosa was prepared to sacrifice everything, making her the role model...