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Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities
20171h 25min
A haven for Black intellectuals, artists and revolutionaries—and path of promise toward the American dream—Black colleges and universities have educated the architects of freedom movements and cultivated leaders in every field. They have been unapologetically Black for 150 years. For the first time ever, their story is told.
Storyline
A haven for Black intellectuals, artists and revolutionaries—and path of promise toward the American dream—Black colleges and universities have educated the architects of freedom movements and cultivated leaders in every field. They have been unapologetically Black for 150 years. For the first time ever, their story is told.
Released
January 23, 2017
Runtime
1h 25min
Director
Genre
Language
English
Production
ITVS, Independent Lens, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, JustFilms / Ford Foundation
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