Trailer | Tell Them We Are Rising
Preview: Season 19 Episode 11 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Tell Them We Are Rising premieres on PBS’s Independent Lens on Monday, February 19, 2018.
The rich history of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) began before the end of slavery, flourished in the 20th century, and profoundly influenced the course of the nation for over 150 years — yet remains largely unknown. With Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities, the story of the rise, influence, and evolution of HBCUs comes to life.
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Trailer | Tell Them We Are Rising
Preview: Season 19 Episode 11 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
The rich history of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) began before the end of slavery, flourished in the 20th century, and profoundly influenced the course of the nation for over 150 years — yet remains largely unknown. With Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities, the story of the rise, influence, and evolution of HBCUs comes to life.
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Clip: S19 Ep11 | 2m | Tell Them We Are Rising premieres on PBS’s Independent Lens on Monday, February 19, 2018. (2m)
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