Black History Shorts

TV Show

From slavery to the civil rights movement and beyond, explore the incredible story of Black history in America with these short videos.

1m

EPISODE 1

The Harlem Hellfighters

Facing racism and segregation in their own country, the Harlem Hellfighters became one of the most decorated American combat units serving in World War I.
EPISODE 2

Madam CJ Walker, Self-Made Millionaire

America's first self-made female millionaire began her path to success with a dream and $1.50 to her name.
EPISODE 3

Freedom Riders

Historian Yohuru Williams describes the Civil Rights-era Freedom Rides protests and the Supreme Court decisions that inspired them.
EPISODE 4

Harriet Tubman: Soldier/Spy

Harriet Tubman, former slave, is known for her role in the underground railroad, but did you know she served in the union army as a soldier and a spy?
EPISODE 5

Harriet Tubman's Civil War Heroics

Harriet Tubman is known for her legendary efforts to free slaves via the Underground Railroad. And nothing, even the Civil War, would get in the way.
EPISODE 6

Children's Crusade Of 1963

From May 2 to May 5, 1963, thousands of children left their schools in Birmingham, Alabama, to march for civil rights.