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The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross

This series chronicles the full sweep of African American history, from the origins of slavery on the African continent right up to today when America remains a nation deeply divided by race.

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Classroom | Fighting the Power: Hip Hop

Premiered November 26, 2013
Classroom | Fighting the Power: Hip Hop

Hip Hop gave voice to a new generation of African American youth disenfranchised from the American Dream enjoyed by a select few black celebrities.

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Learn about the Nat Turner Rebellion, and how it affected Southern slaveholders.
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Classroom | Nat Turner Rebellion

The cotton gin revolutionized the global textile industry and expanded slavery.
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Classroom | The Cotton Gin

Slaves created a new culture, despite Europeans' efforts to erase their identities.
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