Making Black America: Through The Grapevine

This four-hour series, hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., introduces viewers to a world that showcases Black people's ability to collectively prosper, defy white supremacy and define Blackness in ways that transformed America itself.

Wed, Feb 18 5:00 P.M. Episode 3     NH Explore (11.2)

To survive economic disaster, hour three shows how African Americans relied on informal economies, grassroots organizations and cultural innovations behind the color line to dismantle the oppressive realities of Jim Crow.

Thu, Feb 19 5:00 A.M. Episode 3     NH Explore (11.2)

To survive economic disaster, hour three shows how African Americans relied on informal economies, grassroots organizations and cultural innovations behind the color line to dismantle the oppressive realities of Jim Crow.

Fri, Feb 20 7:00 P.M. Episode 3     NH World (11.3)

To survive economic disaster, hour three shows how African Americans relied on informal economies, grassroots organizations and cultural innovations behind the color line to dismantle the oppressive realities of Jim Crow.

Sat, Feb 21 12:00 A.M. Episode 3     NH World (11.3)

To survive economic disaster, hour three shows how African Americans relied on informal economies, grassroots organizations and cultural innovations behind the color line to dismantle the oppressive realities of Jim Crow.

Sat, Feb 21 8:00 A.M. Episode 3     NH World (11.3)

To survive economic disaster, hour three shows how African Americans relied on informal economies, grassroots organizations and cultural innovations behind the color line to dismantle the oppressive realities of Jim Crow.

Sat, Feb 21 2:00 P.M. Episode 3     NH World (11.3)

To survive economic disaster, hour three shows how African Americans relied on informal economies, grassroots organizations and cultural innovations behind the color line to dismantle the oppressive realities of Jim Crow.

Wed, Feb 25 5:00 P.M. Episode 4     NH Explore (11.2)

Despite the gains of legal desegregation, hour four reveals how Black political and cultural movements - from Black Power to Black Twitter - provide a safe space to debate, organize and celebrate.

Thu, Feb 26 5:00 A.M. Episode 4     NH Explore (11.2)

Despite the gains of legal desegregation, hour four reveals how Black political and cultural movements - from Black Power to Black Twitter - provide a safe space to debate, organize and celebrate.

Fri, Feb 27 7:00 P.M. Episode 4     NH World (11.3)

Despite the gains of legal desegregation, hour four reveals how Black political and cultural movements - from Black Power to Black Twitter - provide a safe space to debate, organize and celebrate.

Sat, Feb 28 12:00 A.M. Episode 4     NH World (11.3)

Despite the gains of legal desegregation, hour four reveals how Black political and cultural movements - from Black Power to Black Twitter - provide a safe space to debate, organize and celebrate.

Sat, Feb 28 8:00 A.M. Episode 4     NH World (11.3)

Despite the gains of legal desegregation, hour four reveals how Black political and cultural movements - from Black Power to Black Twitter - provide a safe space to debate, organize and celebrate.

Sat, Feb 28 2:00 P.M. Episode 4     NH World (11.3)

Despite the gains of legal desegregation, hour four reveals how Black political and cultural movements - from Black Power to Black Twitter - provide a safe space to debate, organize and celebrate.


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