Historical Context & Additional Resources
Resources to help us deepen our understanding of racism in America.
Black History & Historical Individuals
- Reconstruction: America After the Civil War with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
- Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise
- Project C: Lessons from the American Civil Rights Movement
- East Lake Meadows: Redlining | Stereotyping and the Narrative of the Welfare Queen
- American Icons: Malcom X | Rosa Parks | Muhammed Ali | Sojourner Truth | George Washington Carver | Martin Luther King Jr. | Jackie Robinson
- American Masters: James Baldwin | Maya Angelou | Lorraine Hansberry | August Wilson | Zora Neale Hurston | Bill T. Jones | Sammy Davis Jr. | Ralph Ellison
Race
- What is “Race”?
- Is Race Real?
- America After Ferguson: America and Race
- Confronting Anti-Black Racism
Racial Bias
- Confronting Bias
- Who, Me? Biased?: Understanding Implicit Bias
- Ruben Salazar: Man in the Middle: Objectivity and Bias in Journalism
Resources for Adults working with Children
- PBS Parents
- PBS LearningMedia (resources to share with young children)
- Collection: World Cultures Collection
- Video: Same/Different with Abby & Elmo
- Media Gallery: Alike & Different | Daniel Tiger’s Life’s Little Lessons
- Song: Count Me In | Sesame Street
- Song: What I Am | Sesame Street
- Song: You Are Special | Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
- PBS NewsHour
- 6 Books to Read with Your Kids That Celebrate Differences and Diversity
- 13-year old Founder of #1000blackgirlbooks Shares Some of Her Favorite Reads
- The Talk
- It’s Never too Early to Talk to Your Kids About Race
- How One Parent Talks to His Biracial Kids About Race
- NPR
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. Remembers John Lewis
Henry Louis Gates recalls the impact of John Lewis' life and work.
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against all odds: the fight for a black middle class
Against All Odds: The Fight for a Black Middle Class
Friday, 1/22 at 7:00 P.M. on WORLD -
origins/the cross and the crescent
Africa's Great Civilizations
Tuesday, 2/2 at 3:00 P.M. on WORLD -
empires of gold/cities
Africa's Great Civilizations
Wednesday, 2/3 at 3:00 P.M. on WORLD -
the atlantic age/commerce and the clash of civilizations
Africa's Great Civilizations
Thursday, 2/4 at 3:00 P.M. on WORLD
Reading Frederick Douglass
A stirring speech that is as meaningful today as it was on that day.
Reading Frederick Douglass (Preview)
A stirring speech that is as meaningful today as it was on that day.
The Only Piano in the Projects
The Lightfoot brothers recall how they ended up with a piano while living in East Lake.
The Suburbs: A Creation of Government Policies
In 1956, the government further enabled the middle-class movement to the suburbs.
East Lake Meadows
The story of a public housing community raises critical questions about race and poverty.
'Your Property Values Will Crumble'
In a decade, East Lake went from being predominantly white to 90% African American.
Deteriorating Conditions with No Help in Sight
Tenants in East Lake Meadows soon find things aren't getting things fixed.
Adverse Childhood Experiences
How high ACE scores affect girls throughout their lives.
Being a Black Girl
We hear from several young women who discuss how Black girls perceive themselves.
Samaya's Story
12-year-old Samaya tells us how being kicked out of class almost derailed her life.
Preview
“Pushout†looks at the criminalization of Black girls in schools.
Official Trailer
The story of a public housing community raises critical questions about race and poverty.
Chapter 1 | Stonewall Uprising | PBS
Watch Chapter 1 of Stonewall Uprising.
Profile: Madame CJ Walker
A brief history of Madame CJ Walker's beauty empire.
Las Vegas Artist Justin Favela
Las Vegas artist Justin Favela explains how being Mexican-American influences his work.
Pittsburgh Artist Vanessa German
The curators visit Pittsburgh artist Vanessa German and learn about her sculpting process.
A Nationwide Look at Contemporary Art
The curators at Crystal Bridges begin a 10-month journey in search of American artists.
State of the Art
Take a road trip to 1,000 destinations across America and see what's happening in art.
Inside Look
Get an inside look at how BOSS explores the history of African American business.
Profile: Sundial Brands CEO Richelieu Dennis
Richelieu Dennis discusses the decision to acquire Essence and investing in Black women.
Reconstruction | Part 1, Hour 2
Post-Civil War America was a new world.
Reconstruction | Part 1, Hour 1
The aftermath of the Civil War was bewildering, exhilarating . . . and terrifying.
Reconstruction | Part 2, Hour 1
Hour three of the series examines the years 1877-1896
Reconstruction | Part 2, Hour 2
Racist imagery saturated popular culture and Southern propaganda manipulated the story.
Reconstruction | Hour 3 Preview
Hour three of the series examines the years 1877-1896.
Reconstruction | Hour 2 Preview
A controversial presidential election in 1876 deals Reconstruction a grievous blow.
Reconstruction | Hour 4 Preview
Racist imagery saturated popular culture and Southern propaganda manipulated the story.
Preview
Ride alongside art curators as they embark on a road trip to 1,000 destinations.
Reconstruction| Episode 2 Preview
A look at the rise of Jim Crow and the turn of the century.
Preview | BOSS: The Black Experience in Business
Learn about the untold story of African American entrepreneurship in the U.S.
Reconstruction: America After the Civil War | Inside Look
See how our past affects our present with this inside look of Reconstruction.
Trailer | BOSS: The Black Experience in Business
Learn about the untold story of African American entrepreneurship.
Profile: Merck & Co. CEO Ken Frazier
Merck & Co. CEO Ken Frazier talks history, community, and inspiration.
Profile: Cathy Hughes
Cathy Hughes talks about her inspiration, struggles, and incredible success.
Greenwood and the Tulsa Race Riots
How the Tulsa Race Riots changed Black Wall Street's legacy forever.
Boss: The Black Experience in Business
Learn about the untold story of African American entrepreneurship.
Reconstruction | Hour 1 Preview
Reconstruction explores the transformative years following the American Civil War.
Reconstruction| Extended Trailer
Here is an extended first look at Reconstruction: America After the Civil War.
The Jazz Ambassadors
The Cold War and Civil Rights movement collide in this remarkable story of music.
Louis Armstrong: America's Cultural Ambassador
The Voice of America radio show gave American jazz a worldwide stage.
Duke Ellington on "American music".
Duke Ellington on the Plight of African Americans and “the American musicâ€.
The Jazz Ambassadors - Trailer
Discover how the Cold War and Civil Rights movement collided in a music story of diplomacy
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Teams Up with Dizzy Gillespie
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. teams up with Dizzy Gillespie.
America Combats Soviet Propaganda About Racism & Segregation
America combats Soviet propaganda about racism and segregation.
The Atlantic Age | Hour Five
Explores the impact of the Atlantic world and the transatlantic slave trade.
Cities | Hour Four
Explores the great African cities and their wealth and industry.
Origins | Hour One
Uncover the origins of man and early human society in Africa with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Commerce and the Clash of Civilizations | Hour Six
Explore the dynamism of 19th century Africa and the "scramble†for its riches.