Reflect on Black voices with programs that chronicle everything from the civil rights movement to modern-day icons.

Widely regarded as the first woman of Native American and African American descent to have a pilot’s license, Bessie Coleman has long inspired women like her to reach their dreams. Unfortunately, her career ended with a tragic plane crash — but her legacy lives on.

Widely regarded as the first woman of African American descent to have a pilot’s license, Bessie Coleman soared across the sky.

Bessie Coleman: Queen of the Skies

Shaquille O’Neal went from being poor and bullied – and becoming a bully himself – to fame in the NBA. The greatest influence on Shaq’s life was his step-father, who taught him that “true pressure is not knowing where your next meal is coming from.”

Shaquille O’Neal went from being poor and bullied – and becoming a bully himself – to fame in the NBA. The greatest influence on Shaq’s life was his step-father.

Shaquille O'Neal

4-part series revealing the real history of the Wild West. Beyond gunslingers and lawmen, we meet the diverse pioneers who shaped a country.

The Real Wild West

Embark on a captivating musical odyssey with Grammy winner Dom Flemons! Discover the untold legacy of Black cowboys in the Wild West and their profound impact on the music we cherish today.

Embark on a musical odyssey with Grammy winner Dom Flemons! Discover the untold legacy of Black cowboys in the Wild West and their impact on the music we cherish today.

The American Songster

Descendant of Freedmen, Dr. Alaina Roberts delves into the intertwined history of African American slaves owned by Native Americans. Join her journey through time to better understand how both cultural groups still fight oppression today.

Explore Dr. Alaina Roberts' journey into the complex history of African American slaves owned by Native Americans, and how both groups still fight oppression today.

Black Labor, Native Land

Two Florida High Schools battle for supremacy on the gridiron in a community that's produced more NFL stars than anywhere else in America.

4th & Forever: Muck City

Inspired by his mother to be “of service”, LeVar Burton entered the seminary at 13 years old. But after deciding the church didn’t have the answers to his many questions about life, he changed his focus to theater arts, ultimately becoming known for Roots, Reading Rainbow, and Star Trek.

LeVar Burton entered the seminary at 13 years old. But after deciding the church didn’t have the answers to his questions about life he changed his focus to theater.

LeVar Burton

At age 20 Samuel L. Jackson served as an usher at Martin Luther King’s funeral. Jackson and his wife LaTanya have fought for civil rights around the world, but their greatest satisfactions are hand written thank you notes from children they have supplied with books.

At age 20 Samuel L. Jackson served as an usher at Martin Luther King’s funeral. Jackson and his wife LaTanya have fought for civil rights around the world.

Samuel L. Jackson & LaTanya Richardson Jackson

What would the Civil Rights movement in the USA have been like if Martin Luther King, Jr. had not been motivating change? How does the legacy of the American Civil War still affect the American democracy?

What would the Civil Rights movement in the USA have been like if Martin Luther King, Jr. had not been motivating change?

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Danielle Allen explores the bold minds and historical circumstances that resulted in one of the greatest political writings in history.

America's Declaration

The final ship to bring slaves to the United States has been hidden in the swamps of Mobile, Alabama for generations. The search for it is a stark reminder of the past and offers proof of family histories that resonates with the families that still call this small town home.

The final ship to bring slaves to the United States has been hidden in the swamps of Mobile, Alabama for generations.

Last American Slave Ship

Nothing’s bigger than high school football in Texas. Follow Dallas-Fort Worth’s Desoto Eagles—the team that sent 17 players to the NFL.

4th and Forever: DeSoto

Biologist Patrick Aryee embarks on a high-octane adventure to discover how nature can help us solve humanity’s biggest challenges.