The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross

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Preview: Episode 5 | 30s

Examine the long road to civil rights, when the contradictions in American society became untenable.

Aired: 11/19/13

Rating: NR

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Video thumbnail: The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross Civil Rights Movement Leaders in Conversation

The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross

Civil Rights Movement Leaders in Conversation

Rep. John Lewis, journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault and Julian Bond, former NAACP Chairman.

Clip: Ep5 | 1h 18m 54s

Civil Rights Movement Leaders in Conversation

Clip: Ep5 | 1h 18m 54s

Video thumbnail: The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross Ruby Bridges Desegregates a School

The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross

Ruby Bridges Desegregates a School

At age six, Ruby Bridges was the sole black child to desegregate her school.

Clip: Ep5 | 2m 59s

Ruby Bridges Desegregates a School

Clip: Ep5 | 2m 59s

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