PBS Black History Month 2012
PBS broadcasts programming created by and about African Americans year-round, from public affairs to history to independent film to kids programming. In celebration of this year's Black History Month, PBS will showcase an expansive lineup of programs profiling the rich history, culture and contributions of African Americans. From the abolition of slavery to the rise of the black power movement, these programs take a profound look into a variety of historical events and individuals.
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Learn why this unconventional revolutionary paid dearly for her instant fame.
Thursday, February 2, 10pm |
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Hear the story of William Still, a free black man who accepted delivery of “human cargo” on the Underground Railroad.
Monday, February 6, 10pm |
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Take a cinematic and musical journey into the black communities of America, 1967-1975.
Thursday, February 9, 10pm |
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Find inspiration in the story of a courageous band of young civil-rights activists who journeyed through the Deep South in 1961.
Tuesday, February 7, 8pm |
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SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME
SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME explores the little-known story of the post-Emancipation era and the labor practices and laws that effectively created a new form of slavery in the South.
Monday, February 13, 9pm
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Follow a group of former gang leaders trying to “interrupt” shootings and protect their communities from the violence they once committed.
Tuesday, February 14, 9pm |
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Find out why an African-American filmmaker wants to end Black History Month.
Thursday, February 16, 10pm |
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Turn back the dial to the 1950s in this Tony Award-winning musical about an interracial couple whose love for music, and each other, is put to the test.
Friday, February 24, 9pm |
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Enjoy this lively biography of an exceptional figure in the history of jazz.
Monday, February 27, 10pm |
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