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Is The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross coming back?

The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross (2013–2013) — history on PBS

The answer: Concluded November 26, 2013.
The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross poster
Genre
History
Network / streamer
PBS
Premiered
October 22, 2013
Ended
November 26, 2013
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season
6episodes

About The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross

The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross ended on November 26, 2013, on PBS. The series was a six-part documentary that explored the history and culture of African Americans from the origins of slavery through to the election of Barack Obama. It provided a comprehensive overview of the social, political, and cultural developments over five centuries, highlighting the resilience and contributions of African Americans in shaping the United States.

This series was written and presented by Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and it examined the evolution of African-American identity, institutions, and strategies for social change. The documentary covered key historical events, social movements, and cultural shifts, illustrating how African Americans forged their own history against significant adversity. It aimed to provide viewers with a deeper understanding of the complex legacy and ongoing struggles related to race in America.

Henry Louis Gates Jr. served as the host of the series.

The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross episode schedule

6 aired

Aired · 6

DateEp.Title
November 26, 2013 S1·E6 A More Perfect Union (1968-2013)
November 19, 2013 S1·E5 Rise! (1940-1968)
November 12, 2013 S1·E4 Making a Way Out of No Way (1897-1940)
November 5, 2013 S1·E3 Into the Fire (1861-1896)
October 29, 2013 S1·E2 The Age of Slavery (1800-1860)
October 22, 2013 S1·E1 The Black Atlantic (1500-1800)

The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross cast