As we celebrate Black history month, New Hampshire PBS is proud to share stories that explore and honor Black lives. Below is a list of some of the programs you’ll find on New Hampshire PBS and we hope you’ll explore PBS' Black history month collection of videos.
Music for The Black Church in New Hampshire courtesy of Gary Richardson Music.
Sometimes the quest for racial justice isn’t black and white.
Sometimes the quest for racial justice isn’t black and white.
He sued police over 75 times. Now he’s the D.A. Can his team make change from the inside?
Meet the Donut King, the Cambodian refugee who built a multi-million-dollar empire baking
Rev. Jeffrey McILwain describes what the Black Church means to him.
In the first decade after the Civil War, many Black Churches were built across the South.
As women’s place in society was beginning to change, the Church struggled to accept.
In the early days of the phonograph, Black music recordings were marketed as Race Records.
In 1954, Reverend Franklin recorded his popular sermon “The Eagle Stirreth Her Nest.â€
Between 1920 and 1960, African Americans were able to demand accountability.
As Black political activism evolves, new school activists abandon the church, but not God.
In 1949, Thurman published “Jesus and the Disinherited,'' promoting non-violence.
In the 1960s, Pentecostal choirs emerged to bring youthful energy back to the Church.
Jesse Jackson challenged Ronald Reagan and paved the way for a new generation.
The Black Church is the place where the African American made their way in society.
John Legend attributes his faith-oriented upbringing to his successful music career.
John Legend showcases his musical talent while singing “So Good To Me.â€
Jennifer Hudson’s first memory of church was on Easter Sunday.
As Black Churches became prominent, white supremacists targeted these sacred places.
Prathia Hall inspired Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream†speech.
In 1997, Kirk Franklin brought gospel music to the Billboard charts with his song “Stomp.â€
For the Black Church to survive, it must be a place that is welcoming to all.
Founded to be seminaries, HBCUs understood themselves to be doing the work of God.
Reverend Cain started rebuilding Charleston’s staple Black church after it was destroyed.
Discover how the Black church expanded to address social inequality.
In Georgia, you can find some of the deepest traces of Christianity, as well as Islam.
Rutha Mae Harris’ music lifted the spirits of those fighting for racial equality.
Mr. SOUL! explores the first nationally broadcast all-Black variety show on public TV.
The Servant taught others how to serve more deeply, not as a slave, but as a free man.
The Reader risked his life to bring to the Church what should have never been prohibited.
The Hymnist sang praises to celebrate the soul's salvation and save the body from slavery.
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of African American religion.
He sued police over 75 times. Now he’s the D.A. Can his team make change from the inside?
Originally simple, single melody folk songs spirituals have changed over the generations.
Founded in 1773, this church is one of the first Black run institutions in the U.S.
Rev. Jeffrey McILwain describes what truth and faith within the Black Church meant.
Rev. Jeffrey McILwain talks about the opening of the first AME Zion Church in NH.
Rev. Jeffrey McILwain talks about the first Black Church in New Hampshire, "The Pearl".
Woullard Lett talks about how slave-traders once used the church as a tool to pacify.
Woullard Lett shares his thoughts on what the Black Church means to him.
Woullard Lett talks about the roots of the Black Church in New Hampshire.
Woullard Lett talks about the church’s role of support.
Woullard Lett talks about the church’s role of building strength and connections.
They couldn’t kill their bosses, so they did the next best thing — they organized.
The Black Church explores the church’s powerful influence.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discusses the origins of Black church.
Mr. SOUL! explores the first nationally broadcast all-Black variety show on public TV.
Female officers in the Minneapolis Police Department fight for gender equity and police re
Female officers in the Minneapolis Police Department fight for gender equity and police re