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The 1998 National Book Award winner in the nonfiction category was Edward Ball for his book Slaves in the Family. It's about the lives of his slave-owning ancestors on their rice plantations near Charleston, South Carolina. The book also tells the story of some of the thousands of slaves the Ball family once owned.
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Why is everyone so afraid of black men? In her new documentary, “Afraid of Dark”, filmmaker Mya B. attempts to answer this question. In examining two of the most prevalent stereotypes about the black man as the brute and as the Mandingo we are led on a journey to understanding how the fear of these stereotypes have contributed to the rates of violence and incarceration against black men. We see how racism uses black on black crime and other unfortunate...
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In the 40 years since the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., how far have African-Americans advanced in American society? This film touches on the socioeconomic status of blacks in America and the election of Barack Obama while exploring the question "Does racism still exist?"
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Mississippi ReMixed tells the personal story of Canadian, Myra Ottewell, who returns to her birthplace in Jackson, Mississippi determined to celebrate the great racial transformations in the state since the 1960s, but discovers that understanding race relations is far more complicated than she bargained for. Mixed with rarely seen archival footage, the controversial documentary explores the state of race relations today, celebrates the transformations...
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In the 1960s, Martin Luther King, Jr. was the premier spokesman for the Black community, articulating the struggle for freedom and equality. Dr. King carried on the tradition of another eloquent voice for Black progress and equality, Frederick Douglass. This program from Tony Brown's Journal relives the Black struggle to achieve the American dream, in pictures and dramatic reenactments, and in the words or context of Frederick Douglass.
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Fifty years after the March on Washington, African-Americans still confront high rates of unemployment, segregation in education and race-based partisan gridlock. In what areas have we seen progress? Gwen Ifill discusses the advances and what's left to be done with historian Taylor Branch and filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr., discusses The Bondwoman's Narrative, which is described as an autobiographical novel written in the 1850s by a female slave who called herself and her main character Hannah Crafts. The manuscript was found at an auction of African American artifacts by Gates JR, who is credited as editor of the book.
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In addition to harming those directly enslaved, slavery in America has stigmatized all black Americans and deeply wounded a nation committed to providing liberty and justice for all. This highly charged yet balanced NewsHour program broaches the subject of social and financial reparations for descendants of African-American slaves. Representative John Conyers (D-MI), the introducer of reparation legislation to Congress; proponent Lerone Bennett, author...
17) The Apollo
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THE APOLLO, directed by Oscar® and Emmy® winner Roger Ross Williams, chronicles the legacy of New York City’s landmark Apollo Theater, covering the rich history of the storied performance space over its 85 years. What began as a refuge for marginalized artists emerged as a hallowed hall of black excellence and empowerment. In the film, Williams reflects on the struggle of black lives in America, the role that art plays in that struggle, and the...
18) Stirrings
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College students played a pivotal role in the protest movement of the '50s and '60s. Haskell Ward recalls his own college years, discusses new trends and developments with students at Morehouse, Spelman, Morris Brown, and Clark Atlanta University, and evaluates African-American progress with student activists, elected representatives, educators, and civil rights leaders, including Vernon Jordan, Jr. In the process, the program shows how Atlanta has...
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This program from Tony Brown's Journal features an interview with Lena Horne “The Queen of Black America.” Brown calls Lena Horne “one of my dearest friends” and fondly remembers that the classic Lena Horne was "always there for us.” He remembers fondly how she phoned him with congratulations at the conclusion of some programs.