Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise

Affirmative Action

Name: Affirmative Action
Uploaded: 2016-11-02T04:00:00Z
Duration: P144S
Description: In the 1970s, backlash against affirmative action was in full swing, driven by a growing sense that the nation had done enough to redress centuries of racism. Yet racism was still a factor in American life, and, despite the progress, many African Americans were still struggling. Watch Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.

Clip: Season 1 | 2m 24s | Video has closed captioning.

In the 1970s, backlash against affirmative action was in full swing, driven by a growing sense that the nation had done enough to redress centuries of racism. Yet racism was still a factor in American life, and, despite the progress, many African Americans were still struggling. Watch Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.

Aired: 11/15/16

Rating: NR

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