BLACK VOICES, LOCAL STORIES
WMHT Specials
Searching For Timbuctoo
Abolitionists risk their fortunes, their families, and their futures to destroy slavery.
WMHT Specials
Henry Johnson: A Tale of Courage
Learn the story of African American WWI hero Henry Johnson.
WMHT Specials
The Mohawk Giants: Schenectady & the Negro Leagues
Follow the history of Negro League baseball in Schenectady and the Capital Region.
WMHT Specials
Bridging the Divide
A neighborhood works to shift divisions and narratives through community-driven art.
Celebrate Black History Month this year with a closer look at the lives of various Black Americans who have made indelible marks on history with their artistry, professional achievements, and community activism. PBS has compiled a list of films available to stream all year long.
It’s never too early to begin celebrating and teaching your child about Black leaders of yesterday (and today!). Explore the Black scientists, activists, artists, and more who have left their mark on history to encourage your child’s curiosity about the contributions and accomplishments of Black people.
For the Classroom: PBS LearningMedia's Celebrating Black History & Culture collection is curated to showcase Black excellence through contributions, achievements, and ideas across subjects and eras. These resources aim to inspire educators to intentionally include Black stories in all curricula.
PBS LEARNINGMEDIA
Black Soldiers, The Harlem Hellfighters, and the Battle of Henry Johnson | Henry Johnson
In this activity, students will learn about the role of Black soldiers in World War I by examining the case of Henry Johnson, a resident of Albany, New York, who fought in France with the 369th Regiment.
PBS LEARNINGMEDIA
Black Communities in the Adirondacks | Searching for Timbuctoo
Students will learn about the Adirondack settlement in North Elba also known as “Timbuctoo.”
PBS LEARNINGMEDIA
Letters from Timbuctoo | Searching for Timbuctoo
This media gallery shares a handful of first-hand accounts that describe the experiences of those who settled the Smith lands that are sometimes called "Timbuctoo."