Making Black America: Through the Grapevine is a four-part series Hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Making Black America: Through the Grapevine is a four-part series that chronicles the vast social networks and organizations created by and for Black people -beyond the reach of the “White gaze.” Professor Gates sits with noted scholars, politicians, cultural leaders, and old friends to discuss this world behind the color line and what it looks like today.

WKNO (10.1)

Episode 1

Tue, 10/4 at 8:00 PM

Wed, 10/5 at 12:00 AM

Thu, 10/6 at 2:00 AM

Sun, 10/23 at 4:00 PM

Episode 2

Tue, 10/11 at 8:00 PM

Wed, 10/12 at 12:00 AM

Thu, 10/13 at 2:00 AM

Sun, 10/23 at 5:00 PM

Episode 3

Tue, 10/18 at 8:00 PM

Wed, 10/19 at 12:00 AM

Thu, 10/20 at 2:00 AM

Sun, 10/30 at 4:00 PM

Episode 4

Tue, 10/25 at 8:00 PM

Wed, 10/26 at 12:00 AM

Thu, 10/27 at 2:00 AM

Sun, 10/30 at 5:00 PM

WKNO2 (10.2)

Episode 1

Wed, 10/5 at 8:00 PM

Sun, 10/9 at 12:00 AM

Episode 2

Wed, 10/12 at 8:00 PM

Sun, 10/16 at 12:00 AM

Episode 3

Wed, 10/19 at 8:00 PM

Sun, 10/23 at 12:00 AM

Episode 4

Wed, 10/26 at 8:00 PM

Sun, 10/30 at 12:00 AM

Go beyond the legend and meet the inspiring woman who repeatedly risked her own life and freedom to liberate others from slavery. Born 200 years ago in Maryland, Harriet Tubman was a conductor of the Underground Railroad, a Civil War scout, nurse and spy, and one of the greatest freedom fighters in our nation’s history.

WKNO (10.1)

Tue, 10/4 at 9:00 PM

Wed, 10/5 at 1:00 AM

Thu, 10/6 at 3:00 AM

Sun, 10/16 at 4:00 PM

Tue, 10/29 at 8:30 PM

Wed, 10/30 at 1:00 AM

WKNO2 (10.2)

Wed, 10/5 at 9:00 PM

Sat, 10/22 at 11:00 PM
 

Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the most influential voices for democracy in American history. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson explores the role Douglass played in securing the right to freedom for African Americans.

WKNO (10.1)

Tue, 10/11 at 9:00 PM

Wed, 10/12 at 1:00 AM

Thu, 10/13 at 3:00 AM

Sun, 10/16 at 5:00 PM

Tue, 10/29 at 7:00 PM and 11:30

WKNO2 (10.2)

Wed, 10/12 at 9:00 PM

Sat, 10/29 at 11:00 PM