PBS is proud to celebrate Black History this February and all year round! In 2016, we're bringing you a new lineup of films and an online culture center to help you explore our award-winning programs, special online events… and more!
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Black History Month Programming 2016
February 8, 9pm
Independent Lens: A Ballerina's Tale
Misty Copeland made history by becoming the first African American principal dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre.
February 12, 9pm
American Masters: B.B. King: The Life of Riley
Explore B.B. King’s challenging life and career through candid interviews with the “King of the Blues.
February 16, 8pm
Independent Lens: The Black Panthers: Vanguard of The Rev...
New film by acclaimed documentarian Stanley Nelson about the rise and fall of the Black Panther Party.
Every Tuesday
Finding Your Roots
In Season three, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the ancestral trails of 28 new guests including Soledad O’Brien, Shonda Rhimes and more.
February 26, 10pm
American Masters: Fats Domino
Discover how Fats Domino’s brand of New Orleans rhythm and blues became rock ’n’ roll.
February 29, 9pm
Independent Lens: Wilhemina’s War
A Southern grandmother struggles to help her granddaughter survive the health risks and social stigma of living with HIV in South Carolina.
Airing On Select Local Stations:
| August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand (Watch Online | Check Local Listings)
| Vel Phillips: Dream Big Dreams (Watch Online | Check Local Listings)
| African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross (Watch a Preview| Check Local Listings)
| The Powerbroker (Watch a Preview | Check Local Listings)
| In Their Own Words: Muhammad Ali (Watch a Preview | Check Local Listings)
| Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth (Watch a Preview | Check Local Listings)
| Bridging the Divide (Watch a Preview | Check Local Listings)
| Vel Phillips: Dream Big Dreams (Watch Online | Check Local Listings)
Black History Month Online Events | 2016
FEB 5 | Watch the Future of the Arts
Empowering Ideas for Diversity in the Arts, enjoy the 19th Annual Sphinx Competition with Detroit Public TV!
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