Black History Month Features


KNPB Celebrates Black History Month

Throughout the year, PBS invites viewers to explore the vast contributions of African Americans. In particular, we are marking this year’s Black History Month with a showcase an expansive lineup of programs profiling the rich history, culture and contributions of African Americans.

INDEPENDENT LENS: “Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock”
Friday, 2/3 at 12am

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD: THE WILLIAM STILL STORY

Monday, 2/6 at 10pm

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: “Freedom Riders”
Tuesday, 2/7 at 8pm

LOOKING FOR LINCOLN
Fridays, 2/10 and 2/17 at 10pm

INDEPENDENT LENS: “The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975”
Friday, 2/10 at 12am

SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME
Monday, 2/13 at 9pm

BUILDING THE DREAM
Monday, 2/13 at 10:30pm

FRONTLINE: “The Interrupters”
Tuesday, 2/14 at 9pm

INDEPENDENT LENS: “More than a Month”
Friday, 2/17 at 12am

GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Memphis"
Friday, 2/24 at 9pm

IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE: "The Blues"

Monday, 2/27 at 9pm

AMERICAN MASTERS: “Cab Calloway: Sketches”
Monday, 2/27 at 10pm

 

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