PBS is proud to celebrate Black History this February on air and online! Preview what’s coming up.
What's new? Check out the 2013 Black History Month Programming Schedule below. See your local listings for air times. And if you miss them on TV, come back to watch online.
Pioneers of TV: Roots Special
A new season of Pioneers of Television offers a special episode on Roots premiering February 5, 2013.
Young Took the Struggle from the Streets to Boardroom
Whitney Young was one of the most celebrated leaders of the Civil Rights era. Preview "The Powerbroker," premiering February 18, 2013.
"Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock and Roll"
Sister Rosetta Tharpe is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Preview "Sister Rosetta Tharpe," premiering February 22, 2013.
LIFECASTERS
Meet Sherri “Sparkle” Williams, one of the oldest female professional dancers in the U.S. Premieres February 7, 2013. Check your local listings
Makers: Women Who Make America
Review the story of women who have helped shape America over the last 50 years. Premieres February 26, 2013.
An Evening with Berry Gordy
Gwen Ifill interviews Berry Gordy, founder in 1959 of Motown Records. Check your local listings.
Online ENCORE! Presentations are brought to you by Independent Lens and PBS Black Culture Connection. Every week during the month of Feburary, Independent Lens will release a new film to celebrate Black History Month. Available online only. See below or visit our Screening Room for films and details.
ENCORE! Programming - Adjust Your Color: The Truth of Petey Greene
Petey Greene was the original radio shock jock. Available Feb 11th - Feb 17th
ENCORE! Programming - When I Rise
Bigotry knocked her down ... but her music knocked back. Available Feb 4th - Feb 10th.
ENCORE! Programming - More Than a Month
Is it time to end Black History Month? Available Feb 25th - March 3rd
ENCORE! Programming - Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock.
She was a Feminist before the term was invented. Available Feb 18th - Feb 24th.
Watch more ENCORE! programming on your local PBS Station.
See your local listings for details.
The Abolitionists Sundays, January 13-27, 2013, 10pm ET
“Cab Calloway: Sketches” February 2013 (check local listings)
Black in Latin America February 2013 (check local listings)
Freedom Riders February 2013 (check local listings)
Slavery By Another Name Friday, February 22, 2013, 10pm ET
Underground Railroad: The William Still Story Friday, February 15, 2013, 10:30pm ET
“The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975” (check local listings)
“Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock” (check local listings)
“More Than a Month” February 2013 (check local listings)
Watch Online!
Browse and watch over 30 PBS Shows & Films about Black History and Culture... available today on online
Test your History Smarts
Pick a quiz to test your knowledge about important moments & milestones in Black History.
Independent Lens Celebrates Black History Month
Learn about Black History Month programming on Independent Lens.
