Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise

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In the 1970s, backlash against affirmative action was in full swing, driven by a growing sense that the nation had done enough to redress centuries of racism. Yet racism was still a factor in American life, and, despite the progress, many African Americans were still struggling. Watch Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.

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    Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise - Part 2

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    Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise looks at the last five decades of African American history since the major civil rights victories through the eyes of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., exploring the tremendous gains and persistent challenges of these years.

  • Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise - Part 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise - Part 1

    S1 E1 - 1h 47m

    Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise looks at the last five decades of African American history since the major civil rights victories through the eyes of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., exploring the tremendous gains and persistent challenges of these years.

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