Awakening to Racism as a Public Health Issue: A Historical Perspective
Presented by New Hampshire Humanities
Watch Dr. Yvonne Goldsberry of the NH Endowment for Health deliver her talk for the New Hampshire Humanities' Black Thought series.
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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
Thursday, 1/28 at 5:00 A.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 1
The aftermath of the Civil War was bewildering, exhilarating . . . and terrifying.
Reconstruction | Part 1, Hour 2
Post-Civil War America was a new world.
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.
Greenwood and the Tulsa Race Riots
How the Tulsa Race Riots changed Black Wall Street's legacy forever.
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.
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.
Commerce and the Clash of Civilizations | Hour Six
Explore the dynamism of 19th century Africa and the "scramble†for its riches.
Empires of Gold | Hour Three
Uncover complex trade networks & educational institutions in north and west Africa.
The Cross and The Crescent | Hour Two
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. charts the rise and impact of Christianity and Islam across Africa.