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The African American Experience

The African American Experience

An AMERICAN EXPERIENCE collection featuring a selection of films documenting the African American Experience — along with articles, digital shorts and original features exploring America’s continued struggle with race, democracy and justice, and celebrating the contributions of Black Americans to the American story.

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The influential author and anthropologist whose work reclaimed and honored Black life.
Tres diplomáticos negros que rompieron las barreras raciales en el Dpto. de Estado.
How a horrific incident of racial violence became catalyst for the civil rights movement.