Documentary

Making Black America

"Through The Grapevine"

A chronicle of the vast social networks and organizations created by and for Black people—beyond the reach of the “White gaze.” Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. sits with noted scholars, politicians, cultural leaders, and old friends to discuss this world behind the color line and what it looks like today.

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Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Making Black America

First Air Date

October 4, 2022

Last Air Date

October 25, 2022

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

PBS

Episode 4
S01E04

Episode 4

Despite the gains of legal desegregation, hour four reveals a fervent desire for Black spaces and institutions that provide a safe place to debate, organize and celebrate. Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores how Black cultural and political movements - from Black Power to Black Twitter - embraced a radical consciousness that championed a new generation.

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