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The Myth of the Welfare Queen

In the late 1970s, Reagan perpetuated the myth of African Americans taking advantage of the welfare system, and advocated cutting social services to aid the economy. Learn about the impact of this divisive rhetoric in Black America Since MLK: And Still I Rise, Nov. 15 & 22 on PBS.

Clip Length 02:26 Premiere: 11/15/16

Clips & Previews

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Talks About Black America Since MLK

Preview Length 01:30 Premiere Date 11/15/16

Specials

Deterring Racism - Timeline Clip

Length 07:42 Premiere Date 11/15/16

The Rise of Hip-hop - Timeline Clip

Length 05:34 Premiere Date 11/15/16

Michael Brown - Timeline Clip

Length 02:12 Premiere Date 11/15/16

How The Media Portrays Crime - Timeline Clip

Length 03:20 Premiere Date 11/15/16

The Election of Barack Obama - Timeline Clip

Length 03:23 Premiere Date 11/15/16

Boston Bussing - Timeline Clip

Length 02:24 Premiere Date 11/15/16

Black Lives Matter - Timeline Clip

Length 01:52 Premiere Date 11/15/16

The Black Power Movement - Timeline Clip

Length 03:56 Premiere Date 11/15/16

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