Celebrating Black History Month on NHPBS
February 2021
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.
- Africa with Ade Adepitan
- Africa’s Greatest Civilizations
- American Experience: Goin' Back to T-Town
- American Experience: Voice of Freedom
- Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards
- Black Ballerina
- Boss: The Black Experience in Business
- CodeSwitching: Race and Identity in the Suburban Schoolhouse
- Dream Land: Little Rock’s West 9th Street
- Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America
- Fannie Lou Hammer – Stand Up
- In their Own Words
- Independent Lens: Mr. Soul
- Justice In Chester
- Leah Chase: The Queen of Creole Cuisine
- Lorraine Hansberry: American Masters
- Marching Forward
- Mr. Civil Rights: Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP
- PBS Kids Talk About: Race and Racism
- Queen of Swing
- Reconstruction: America After the Civil War
- Sammy Davis, Jr.: American Masters
- Talking Black in America
- The Black Church
- The Jazz Ambassadors
- The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special
- We Knew What We Had: The Greatest Jazz Story Never Told
- Windows to the Wild: Winter in the White Mountains *LOCAL SHOW
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Down a Dark Stairwell, Chinese Subtitles
Sometimes the quest for racial justice isn’t black and white.
TV Schedule
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down a dark stairwell
Independent Lens
Wednesday, 4/14 at 4:00 A.M. on EXPLORE -
look & see: wendell berry's kentucky
Independent Lens
Wednesday, 4/14 at 5:00 A.M. on WORLD -
decade of fire
Independent Lens
Wednesday, 4/14 at 11:00 A.M. on WORLD -
coded bias
Independent Lens
Saturday, 4/17 at 9:00 P.M. on WORLD
Down a Dark Stairwell
Sometimes the quest for racial justice isn’t black and white.
Official Trailer #2 | Philly D.A.
He sued police over 75 times. Now he’s the D.A. Can his team make change from the inside?
Trailer | The Donut King
Meet the Donut King, the Cambodian refugee who built a multi-million-dollar empire baking
What is the Black Church
Rev. Jeffrey McILwain describes what the Black Church means to him.
Al Sharpton Speaks on the Importance of the Black Church
In the first decade after the Civil War, many Black Churches were built across the South.
The Black Church Resists the Changing Culture
As women’s place in society was beginning to change, the Church struggled to accept.
The Popularity of Religious Race Records
In the early days of the phonograph, Black music recordings were marketed as Race Records.
The Man with the Million Dollar Voice
In 1954, Reverend Franklin recorded his popular sermon “The Eagle Stirreth Her Nest.â€
The Black Vote Decides U.S. Presidential Elections
Between 1920 and 1960, African Americans were able to demand accountability.
Current Political Movements and the Traditions of the Church
As Black political activism evolves, new school activists abandon the church, but not God.
Thurman’s Non-Violent Approach Inspired MLK’s Movement
In 1949, Thurman published “Jesus and the Disinherited,'' promoting non-violence.
Entertainment’s Place in the Church
In the 1960s, Pentecostal choirs emerged to bring youthful energy back to the Church.
Jesse Jackson and a New Generation of Black Leaders
Jesse Jackson challenged Ronald Reagan and paved the way for a new generation.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Reflects on the Black Church
The Black Church is the place where the African American made their way in society.
John Legend Credits the Church for His Music Career
John Legend attributes his faith-oriented upbringing to his successful music career.
John Legend Sings "So Good to Me"
John Legend showcases his musical talent while singing “So Good To Me.â€
Jennifer Hudson On the Power of Church
Jennifer Hudson’s first memory of church was on Easter Sunday.
The Church as a Place of Refuge
As Black Churches became prominent, white supremacists targeted these sacred places.
Prathia Hall’s Inspires MLK’s “I Have A Dream"
Prathia Hall inspired Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream†speech.
The Black Church Bridges the Divide Through Music
In 1997, Kirk Franklin brought gospel music to the Billboard charts with his song “Stomp.â€
A Church That Is Welcoming to All
For the Black Church to survive, it must be a place that is welcoming to all.
HBCUs Did the Work of God Through Education
Founded to be seminaries, HBCUs understood themselves to be doing the work of God.
The Rebuilding of the Emanuel A.M.E Church
Reverend Cain started rebuilding Charleston’s staple Black church after it was destroyed.
Episode 2
Discover how the Black church expanded to address social inequality.
The History Of Black Religion in America
In Georgia, you can find some of the deepest traces of Christianity, as well as Islam.
Rutha Mae Harris’ Music Impact on the Civil Right Movement
Rutha Mae Harris’ music lifted the spirits of those fighting for racial equality.
Mr. SOUL!
Mr. SOUL! explores the first nationally broadcast all-Black variety show on public TV.
Cornerstones | The Servant
The Servant taught others how to serve more deeply, not as a slave, but as a free man.
Cornerstones | The Reader
The Reader risked his life to bring to the Church what should have never been prohibited.
Cornerstones | The Hymnist
The Hymnist sang praises to celebrate the soul's salvation and save the body from slavery.
Episode 1
Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of African American religion.
Official Trailer | Philly D.A.
He sued police over 75 times. Now he’s the D.A. Can his team make change from the inside?
Fisk Minstrel Show
Originally simple, single melody folk songs spirituals have changed over the generations.
First Black Run Institutions
Founded in 1773, this church is one of the first Black run institutions in the U.S.
Truth
Rev. Jeffrey McILwain describes what truth and faith within the Black Church meant.
NH Roots
Rev. Jeffrey McILwain talks about the opening of the first AME Zion Church in NH.
The Pearl
Rev. Jeffrey McILwain talks about the first Black Church in New Hampshire, "The Pearl".
Pacification
Woullard Lett talks about how slave-traders once used the church as a tool to pacify.
What is the Black Church
Woullard Lett shares his thoughts on what the Black Church means to him.
NH Roots
Woullard Lett talks about the roots of the Black Church in New Hampshire.
Community
Woullard Lett talks about the church’s role of support.
Beyond Spirit
Woullard Lett talks about the church’s role of building strength and connections.
9to5: The Story of a Movement
They couldn’t kill their bosses, so they did the next best thing — they organized.
Gospel Trailer
The Black Church explores the church’s powerful influence.
Inside Look
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. discusses the origins of Black church.
Trailer | Mr. SOUL!
Mr. SOUL! explores the first nationally broadcast all-Black variety show on public TV.
Trailer | Women in Blue
Female officers in the Minneapolis Police Department fight for gender equity and police re
Women in Blue | Trailer
Female officers in the Minneapolis Police Department fight for gender equity and police re