Making Black America: Through the Grapevine
This four-hour series, hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., chronicles the vast social networks and organizations created by and for Black people-beyond the reach of the “White gaze.” Gates takes viewers into an extraordinary world that showcases Black people’s ability to collectively prosper, defy white supremacy and define Blackness in ways that transformed America itself.
Check out the trailer below, an then head on over and watch the series via Films on Demand, one of the UCC Library's streaming databases.
Watch the series today by clicking here. Don't forget to use your UCC ID# to log in and gain access.
Malcolm X: Murder In New York
On February 21st in 1965, human rights activist, Malcolm X was assassinated.
We use this day to honor his legacy and as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial justice and equality.
Learn more about Malcolm X's work from documentaries such as Malcolm X: Murder In New York via one of our streaming media databases, Kanopy.
Fun fact: Kanopy is available to be streamed on all your digital devices, see this document for instructions and guidelines on how to do this. Don't forget to log in using your UCC ID# for access.
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