Tell Them We are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities

PBS, 10 ET/PT (times may vary)

Airing as a part of PBS’ Independent Lens series, this documentary from filmmaker Stanley Nelson ( Black Panthers,

Freedom Riders) explores the history of historically black colleges and universities, commonly known as HBCUs. The film explores the evolution of HBCUs over their 150-year history, their influence on black culture, how they educated students from civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. to modern figures Oprah Winfrey and Common, and how they influence the country.