Extras
From Black Power to Black Twitter hour four reveals safe spaces created by Black America.
Hour three uncovers vast social networks created by Black Americans to defeat Jim Crow.
A look at the black businesses, churches, entertainment of Harlem, the "Black Metropolis."
Hour two explores the nation within a nation built by Black Americans out of necessity.
Madame CJ Walker's daughter, A’Lelia Walker, fostered Black community by hosting salons.
Hour one details how African Americans have created spaces for survival, pleasure and joy.
"Making Black America" directors discuss how storytelling helped shape black culture.
Making Black America chronicles social networks created by Black people during Jim Crow.
Episode 1 of "Making Black America" explores the evolution of Black literature.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. asks his "Making Black America" panel to define "Black love."
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From Black Power to Black Twitter hour four reveals safe spaces created by Black America.
Hour three uncovers vast social networks created by Black Americans to defeat Jim Crow.
Hour two explores the nation within a nation built by Black Americans out of necessity.
Hour one details how African Americans have created spaces for survival, pleasure and joy.