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The life of the great abolitionist who escaped slavery in 1838 and used his talents as a writer and orator to fight for emancipation. Douglass edited an abolitionist newspaper, recruited black regiments during the Civil War, and advised President Lincoln.

Profile of the crusading attorney and civil rights activist who led the fight against school desegregation and became the first African-American to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court.

This profile of Chappelle traces the comic's story from his hometown of Yellow Springs, Ohio to his 2005 escape to South Africa.

The story of the second wave of Black baseball players after Jackie Robinson--such as Bill White, Curt Flood, and Bob Gibson--who were up next in the fight for equality. Directed by Andre Gaines and based largely on Jackie Robinson's private letters, this two-hour documentary honors these brave men--many whose stories are unknown--who put their lives on the line to integrate baseball and demand a fairer, more inclusive America for African American athletes around the world.

Comprised of two interviews with President Barack Obama conducted both before and after the 2016 Presidential election, The 44th President: In His Own Words is the President's first-hand account of his time in office.