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The Black American Experience

The Black American Experience

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Chronicles the lives, passions, and contributions of African Americans who have left their stamp on history. Each program paints an intimate portrait of some of the most influential and inspiring individuals during turbulent and changing times in American history.

Black and white photo of a mule standing in front of a barn and a log cabin. Caption. Soon after she started classes, her family's only mule died.
The Black American Experience
Season 0 / Ep 1
30 minutes 14 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12
Black and white photo of a woman in a plaid cape talking into a microphone. A man films her from behind. Another man smiles with one hand raised in the background. Caption. This often met criticism, but she didn't back down.
The Black American Experience
Season 0 / Ep 2
19 minutes 52 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12
Black and white photo with a bird's eye view of a crowd of people facing camera. Caption. She is a precursor of grassroots leadership.
The Black American Experience
Season 0 / Ep 3
19 minutes 16 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12
Black and white photo of a man in uniform grabbing another individual by the arm and raising a hand to hit them. Caption. Fannie Lou as narrator. We have to realize just how grave the problem is.
The Black American Experience
Season 0 / Ep 4
30 minutes 46 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12
Black and white photograph of a group of men and one woman sitting in a circle. Some look down at papers in their laps or gesture to one another. Caption. Unless all Black people were free.
The Black American Experience
Season 0 / Ep 5
29 minutes 24 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12
Black and white photograph of a large group of doctors standing around patient in a hospital bed. Dr. Charles R. Drew (1904-1950) who served as head of the Department of Surgery, reviews patient case Caption: and resident in surgery at Freedmen's Hospital.
The Black American Experience
Season 0 / Ep 6
28 minutes 33 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12
Closeup of an album spread with handprints above a signature on the left. On the opposite side a photo of a man holding a dog is inscribed, "Chester B. Himes, writer." Caption. Chester Himes fought back with talent.
The Black American Experience
Season 0 / Ep 7
26 minutes 54 seconds
Grade Level: 6 - 12
Black and white photo of rows of people crowded into a building. Caption. At the local courthouse, sometimes bringing his son.
The Black American Experience
Season 0 / Ep 8
22 minutes 46 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
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