Celebrating Black History
WQED presents a collection of programming that commemorates the contributions and legacies of African Americans. Explore local stories and historical documentaries that highlight the diverse voices within our community.
Equity on Ice: The Willie O'Ree Academy
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This innovative Academy trains and enriches black youth hockey players and their families. (28m 29s)
Freedom House Ambulance: The First Responders
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The story of America's first EMT service, produced in 1967 from Pittsburgh's inner city. (28m 14s)
WQED Mini Docs: The Photographers
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Four short WQED docs celebrate the accomplishments of African American photographers. (28m 30s)
Brain Space and Energy: My Interview with August Wilson
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Rick Sebak revisits his 1989 interview with playwright August Wilson with unseen footage. (27m 59s)
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Host and veteran Chris Moore returns to Vietnam 36 years after the conflict. (56m 27s)
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African Americans served their country even when their country didn’t serve them. (28m 2s)
A Beacon for Change: The Pittsburgh Courier Story
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Explore the Courier’s impact on civil rights, social justice, culture and sports. (28m 6s)
Come By Here: A History of Five Churches
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We visit five African-American churches in western Pennsylvania. (27m 11s)
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Pittsburgh area men and women share their stories of an iconic civil rights demonstration. (28m 1s)
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This documentary explores segregation from the end of the Civil War to Civil Rights. (56m 54s)
Return to the Roots of Civil Rights
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A group of Western Pennsylvanians journey to the sites of America's Civil Rights struggle. (27m 34s)
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