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Georgetown's Dark History

Kevin and Negest, descendants of enslaved people who were sold by Georgetown University, explain the dark history behind the renowned institution.

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Season 10: A Decade of Connection and Triumph
24:41
Dr. Albert “Doc” Jones leads the charge to preserve history through scuba diving.
The Voice of Bamboo
15:52
After escaping Japan, an elderly man finds peace as a bamboo farmer in North Carolina.
Ishak
13:24
A young woman is tapped to become the next chief of her tribe in southern Louisiana.
I'm Still Here
26:18
Survivors of Birmingham’s bombings work to transform the city’s painful history.
How to Sue the Klan
34:11
Five Black women take on the Klan in a landmark 1982 civil case for justice.
36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime
54:16
A Muslim-American family fights for justice after their loved ones are murdered in NC.
Mothertown
11:29
How the Eastern Band of Cherokee reclaimed their land.
Reel South Originals
10:43
A Black farmer in Virginia wrestles with tradition and the changing needs of the economy.
Black Ag
8:54
A Black scientist in Arkansas guides farmers through agricultural challenges.
Boca Chica
13:53
With eyes toward space, Texas restricts access to an otherworldly beach.
Hispanic Heritage Collection
8:06
Indigenous and Mexican ancestors explore the history and disappearance of the Rio Grande.
The Only Doctor
54:55
The only doctor in Clay County Georgia must confront the possibility of losing her clinic.
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