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Black Power and the Birth of Black Studies (Season 2, Episode 12)
TV Episode | History
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination not only further ignited the civil rights movement, but it also inspired students in the collegiate setting to revolutionize the spaces that didn't fully accept their existence. From coast to...See moreRev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination not only further ignited the civil rights movement, but it also inspired students in the collegiate setting to revolutionize the spaces that didn't fully accept their existence. From coast to coast, Black students demanded more, not only of their educational institutions, but also of themselves. Focused on self-determination and control, Black student activists followed the Black Power Movement and disrupted traditional "white" spaces while doing so. As a result, college admissions of Black people increased, Black faculty hiring rose, and a formal Black Studies curriculum was created. Hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., with additional commentary from Peniel Joseph of The University of Texas at Austin, and Hasan Jeffries of Ohio State University, we celebrate a transformative movement led by Black students who sought to radicalize education and self-improvement along the way. See less
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Writers
Kevin Burke (additional writing) | Henry Louis Gates Jr. | Kelsi Lindus (additional writing) | Chinisha Scott (additional writing) | William Ventura (additional writing)
Producer
Kevin Burke
Editors
Patrice Bowman | Nicholas Mastrangelo | Margaret Metzger | Anne Yao
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Feb 11, 2022
Release date
Feb 11, 2022 (United States)
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