Films Black History Month

Posted on February 23, 2021 by mekorganic
Commemorate the experiences and contributions of African Americans with these award-winning and notable films, available to stream now on our website and the PBS video app. 

Voice of Freedom: Interweaves Marian Anderson’s rich life story with her landmark concert at the Lincoln Memorial, exploring fundamental questions about talent, race, fame, democracy and the American soul. 

Goin’ Back to T-Town: The story of Greenwood, an extraordinary Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that prospered during the 1920s and 30s despite rampant and hostile segregation. 

Freedom Riders: A courageous band of young civil-rights activists journeyed through the Deep South in 1961 to challenge interstate travel segregation. 

Freedom Summer: Over 10 memorable weeks in 1964, more than 700 student volunteers joined with local organizers in a historic effort to shatter white supremacy in Mississippi, the nation’s most segregated state.

The Murder of Emmett Till: In August 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till allegedly whistled at a white woman, costing him his life. 

Jubilee Singers: A group of formerly enslaved students saved their school by singing in the decade after the Civil War. 

The Fight: The interweaving stories of two extraordinary boxers: Max Schmeling of Germany and American Joe Louis. 

All of our films available to watch can be found here. 

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I have been a Peace and Social Justice Advocate most all of my adult life. In 2020 (7.4%) and 2022 (21%), I ran for U.S. Congress in CA under the Green Party. This Blog and website are meant to be a progressive educational site, an alternative to corporate media and the two dominate political parties. Your comments and participation are most appreciated. (Click photo) .............................................. Created and managed by Michael E. Kerr
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