Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise

Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise (2016)

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In his new four-hour series, Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. embarks on a deeply personal journey through the last fifty years of African American history. Joined by leading scholars, celebrities, and a dynamic cast of people who shaped these years, Gates travels from the victories of the civil rights movement up to today, asking profound questions about the state of black America - and our nation as a whole.

Every aspect of the series - its visual approach, music, narrative scope, and Gates' intimate tone - is crafted to feel vibrant and relevant, to raise questions that are provocative and thoughtful. How far have we come toward racial equality since the civil rights era? What does it mean to be black today? How can we have a black President while events like Ferguson continue to occur? All Americans, whatever their race, and whenever they were born, want to make sense of the last fifty years of our history. This series drives straight to the heart of those questions with uncompromising honesty, rejecting the conventional narrative of our times to make this history tangible, immediate, and compelling.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 20:00 (120 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E02Keep Your Head Up / Touch the SkyNov 22, 2016
S01E01Out of the Shadows / Move on UpNov 15, 2016
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When did the TV show 'Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise' premiere?

The TV show 'Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise' premiered on November 15, 2016.

Who narrated the TV show 'Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise'?

The TV show 'Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise' was narrated by Henry Louis Gates Jr.

What is the subject matter of the TV show 'Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise'?

The TV show 'Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise' explores African American history since the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

How many episodes are in the TV show 'Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise'?

The TV show 'Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise' has four episodes.

Who produced the TV show 'Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise'?

The TV show 'Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise' was produced by McGee Media and WETA Washington, DC.

What network aired the TV show 'Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise'?

The TV show 'Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise' aired on PBS.

What is the focus of the first episode of 'Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise'?

The focus of the first episode of 'Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise' is on civil rights.

Who does the second episode of 'Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise' profile?

The second episode of 'Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise' profiles the Black Power movement.

What is the focus of the third episode of 'Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise'?

The focus of the third episode of 'Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise' is on the election of Barack Obama.

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