Throughout the month of February, WMHT is highlighting stories in celebration of Black history, joy, and excellence. Join us on air and online for programming that highlights the history, legacy, and future of the Black New Yorkers that call Upstate NY home.
Spotlight: Henry Johnson
Henry Johnson: A Tale of Courage
Henry Johnson was an African American U.S. Army soldier who fought heroically in the 369th Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army in World War I.
Local Black Stories
WMHT Specials
The Mohawk Giants: Schenectady & the Negro Leagues
The Mohawk Giants: Schenectady & The Negro Leagues follows the history of Negro League baseball in Schenectady and the Capital Region.
WMHT Specials
NYS Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Paths to Change
A tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. King by the citizens of New York State.
Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
Meet the woman who repeatedly risked her life and freedom to liberate others from slavery.
WMHT Specials
Henry Johnson: A Tale of Courage
Henry Johnson was an African American U.S. Army soldier who fought heroically in the 369th Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army in World War I.
WMHT Specials
Searching For Timbuctoo
Abolitionists risk their fortunes, their families, and their futures to destroy slavery.
Marian Anderson: Once in a Hundred Years
Marian Anderson: Once in a Hundred Years
Traces the arc of Marian Anderson’s life and her struggles against racism and poverty.
WMHT Specials
Bridging the Divide
A neighborhood in Troy, NY works to shift divisions and narratives through a community-driven art project under the Hoosick Street Bridge.
Becoming Frederick Douglass
Becoming Frederick Douglass
Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the nation’s most influential leaders.
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.
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Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World
