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An AMERICAN EXPERIENCE collection featuring a selection of films documenting the African American Experience — along with articles, digital shorts and original features exploring America’s continued struggle with race, democracy and justice, and celebrating the contributions of Black Americans to the American story.

The little-known story of the deadly 1898 race massacre and coup d’etat in Wilmington, NC.
Tres diplomáticos negros que rompieron las barreras raciales en el Dpto. de Estado.
How a horrific incident of racial violence became catalyst for the civil rights movement.
Corporate sponsorship for American Experience is provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Carlisle Companies. Major funding by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
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Bombshell explores how the US manipulated the narrative about the toll of the WWII atomic bombings.
Discover how Kissinger’s anti-Communism would shape U.S. foreign policy, from Vietnam to the USSR.
The life of the brilliant foreign policy powerbroker who shaped the world in which we live.
The violent 1970 clash between student protestors and construction workers in downtown NY.
The story of L.A.’s noxious smog problem and the creation of the EPA and Clean Air Act.
The story of Edwin Land, whose iconic Polaroid camera let everyone instantly chronicle their lives.
The dramatic story of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990.
The story of one of the most influential yet forgotten civil rights figures, Walter White.
Part of the award-winning "The Presidents" collection.
The little-known story of the deadly 1898 race massacre and coup d’etat in Wilmington, NC.

Extras

Learn how architects Liz Diller and Ric Scofidio transformed cityscapes around the world.
Ana gives birth to a healthy baby and wants nothing more than a calm, relaxed, restful homecoming.
New York Times reporter Lisa Lerer discusses Idaho's abortion ban and the upcoming ballot measure.
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library celebrates his commitment to conservation
News Wrap: U.S. providing visas to Bolsonaro and family after loss in Brazil's election
Inside Georgia's push to rebuild trust in elections after Trump's false claims
Poll gauges voter enthusiasm for both parties a week before election
Democrats put economy and affordability at center of final campaign push
Projections show no clear winner in Israel's election
School principal documents Indonesia's worst wildfires in a decade