Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Talks About Black America Since MLK
About the Episode
Imagine if Martin Luther King, Jr. woke up and said, "what's happened since I've been gone?" Explore answers to that question in #BlackAmericaPBS.
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Extras
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Social Media and Social Justice
Explore the role of social media in furthering social justice. Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.2:18 -
Media Response to Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005. Learn more Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.2:10 -
Racial Profiling
Racial profiling has led to tragedy on several occasions. Learn more Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.2:22 -
Black Celebrities in the 1980s
See how success of black public figures in the 1980s changed America. Nov. 15 & 22.1:59 -
The Million Man March
The Million Man March took place in 1995 in Washington, D.C.. Watch Nov 15 & 22.2:46 -
Reagan's Policies and Black America
Reagan's policies had immense consequences for black America. Watch Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.2:21 -
Affirmative Action
In the 1970s, backlash against affirmative action was in full swing. Watch Nov. 15 & 22.2:24 -
The Myth of the Welfare Queen
Learn about the myth perpetuated by divisive rhetoric about welfare. Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.2:26 -
White Flight
White flight illuminated profound challenges faced by Black America. Airs Nov. 15 & 22.2:18 -
1974 Boston and School Desegregation
In 1970s Boston, schools were separate and deeply unequal. Learn more Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.2:21
