Black Culture Connection

Explore Black history and culture though films, stories, and voices across public media.

Welcome to PBS' Black Culture Connection. This is a place where we celebrate Black experiences, learn Black history, and uplift Black voices. Come for the documentaries, stay for the Block Parties.

What to Watch: Celebrate Women's History Month

Stream documentaries about and by women, their achievements, their artistry, and their struggles.

Spotlight on Black Quilters

Black Quilters: Historians and Memory Keepers

by Beatrice Alvarez | February 16, 2023

Wishing Every Day Was National Quilting Day

by Beatrice Alvarez | March 18, 2022

Featured Shows

American Black Journal

From Detroit Public Television

American Black Journal is an historic television program that has been presenting issues and events from African-American perspectives since 1968. Segments feature topics about the arts and culture and also cover community issues such as politics, race, and religion.

Black Issues Forum

From PBS NC

Each week, Black Issues Forum presents a diverse panel of guests who discuss such topics as politics, social concerns, health, education, justice, entertainment, technology and public policy.

Basic Black

From GBH

PUTTING THE SOUL IN PUBLIC MEDIA SINCE 1968: Basic Black was created in during the turmoil of the civil rights movement as a response to the demand for public television programs reflecting the concerns of communities of color.

Black Voices

From WTTW

BLACK VOICES presents trusted analysis and in-depth conversation about issues that matter to the Black community in Chicago hosted by CHICAGO TONIGHT co-anchor Brandis Friedman.

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A PBS SPECIAL EVENT

Welcome to the Block Party!

PBS is celebrating Black History Month by throwing a Block Party! Throughout the month of February, stream new and beloved programs celebrating Black excellence. Whether it’s history, music, documentaries, science or genealogy, PBS is your destination. Join the party at pbs.org/blockparty