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PBS Black Culture @PBSBlackCulture

5 days ago

Happy Birthday to the late great, "Queen of Jazz," Ella Fitzgerald! Born in 1917, Fitzgerald was notable for singing with a wide range and a sweet tone. #OnThisDay #JazzAppreciationMonth

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Forty years ago, John Callaway went on the air with the very first edition of “Chicago Tonight” on April 24, 1984. See how it all began with Callaway interviewing then Mayor Harold Washington.

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6 days ago

“Art builds bridges. Art creates change. Art is powerful.” Tour America through the lens of creative expression and the transformative power of art with renowned actor, dancer, and singer Dulé Hill! Stream the premiere of #ExpressWayPBS now on the PBS app.

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a week ago

Renowned jazz saxophonist, Joshua Redman, performs songs from his new album, "where are we," as he explores the myths and realities of life in America. Stream the latest from Next at the Kennedy Center on the PBS app. to.pbs.org/3TZ5PyV

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2 weeks ago

Were trees intentionally planted to exclude and segregate a Black neighborhood? Racial tensions ignite in Palm Springs when a community fights to remove a divisive wall of trees. Stream Racist Trees from @IndependentLens on the PBS App. to.pbs.org/3TbPiIq

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3 weeks ago

If you take a look at global temperature graphs that span millions years, you can see that our planet’s temperature has made wild swings. So, what’s the big deal about a few degrees of warming today? (From @PBSDS) to.pbs.org/48n3fru

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3 weeks ago

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. solves mysteries for 3 everyday Americans chosen to be guests. Stream the latest from #FindingYourRoots on the PBS app. to.pbs.org/43Sc4ZI

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PBS Black Culture @PBSBlackCulture

3 weeks ago

Facing triumph and challenges, Howard University's women's basketball team has continued to raise the bar since 1974. Stream The Golden Year from @whuttv now on the PBS app. to.pbs.org/4cHZRLb

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4 weeks ago

Learn about the legacy of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a pioneer in gospel music and the Godmother of Rock & Roll. (From @PBSAmerMasters) to.pbs.org/3VSGrNw

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4 weeks ago

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the roots of actor Michael Douglas & writer-director Lena Dunham, two guests whose family trees contain a cast of characters whose lives were forgotten. Stream the latest episode of #FindingYourRoots on the PBS app. to.pbs.org/3IXkZzw

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PBS Black Culture @PBSBlackCulture

4 weeks ago

It's #EarthMonth! Here's a few inspiring programs to add to your watch list this month. 🌎

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PBS Black Culture @PBSBlackCulture

a month ago

Go beyond the legend and meet the inspiring woman who repeatedly risked her own life and freedom to liberate others from slavery. Stream Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom on the PBS app. to.pbs.org/3JKEI5B

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a month ago

Need a bit of inspiration? Here's a collection of documentaries and performances featuring pioneering Black artist showcasing their talent in music, painting, sculpture and more. to.pbs.org/3IQCIZ6

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a month ago

"Freedom's Journal" was established the same year that slavery was abolished in New York. The paper was founded by #JohnBrownRusswurm, the first African American graduate @BowdoinCollege and the third only Black person to graduate from an American college.

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2 months ago

Learn how six iconic Black American women challenged an entertainment industry deeply complicit in perpetuating racist stereotypes, and transformed their audiences in the process. Stream How It Feels to be Free from @PBSAmerMasters on the PBS app. to.pbs.org/2LnKwHP

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PBS Black Culture @PBSBlackCulture

2 months ago

If there's one thing we're going to do, it's look for a way to commemorate Harriet Tubman. Of course we're going to pop up and remind y'all of #HarrietTubmanDay, which falls on the anniversary of her death in 1913. #BlackHistory

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PBS Black Culture @PBSBlackCulture

2 months ago

Where are our Aggies at!? #OnThisDay N.C. A&T University, formerly known a A&M College for the Colored Race, was established in 1891. Learn more about the history and legacy of this HBCU from Our Blues Make Us Gold, now streaming on the PBS app. to.pbs.org/48NirhG

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2 months ago

Celebrate Women's History Month by learning about women from all walks of life, who have bettered their communities and beyond. Here's a few documentaries to check out this month. to.pbs.org/3PcoZ2J

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