Road Scholars
In 2009, twelve at-risk Black teenage boys set out to interview Black men from all walks of life. The kids hoped that what they learned might keep them from the streets. Today, they are young men coming of age in an America trying to turn back the clock on tolerance and race. When they reunite with the older generation, can the wisdom of the past help keep them from becoming yet another statistic?
Episodes
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Road Scholars
S9 E1 - 25m 46s
In 2009, twelve at-risk Black teenage boys set out to interview Black men from all walks of life. The kids hoped that what they learned might keep them from the streets. Today, they are young men coming of age in an America trying to turn back the clock on tolerance and race. When they reunite with the older generation, can the wisdom of the past help keep them from becoming yet another statistic?
Extras + Features
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HBCU Week: Innovation | Preview
S9 E3 - 30s
HBCU Week: Innovation explores how HBCU programs are changing and saving lives. Howard University is making history with the only Division One swim program at an HBCU while also teaching the Black community to swim. Claflin University's SmartHOME technology connects a person's physical state to actions to help mitigate health risks, hoping to combat healthcare disparities in minority communities.
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HBCU Week: Changemakers | Preview
S9 E2 - 30s
HBCU Week: Changemakers illustrates the power and success of peaceful protests led by students. Witness how Morehouse College's youth leaders exemplify social grace during demonstrations against social injustices in the U.S., and at Morgan State University, the untold story of how this HBCU became one of America's fastest growing universities following the largest student-led protest in Maryland.
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Road Scholars | Trailer
S9 E1 - 1m 15s
In 2009, twelve at-risk Black teenage boys set out to interview Black men from all walks of life. The kids hoped that what they learned might keep them from the streets. Today, they are young men coming of age in an America trying to turn back the clock on tolerance and race. When they reunite with the older generation, can the wisdom of the past help keep them from becoming yet another statistic?
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Road Scholars | Preview
S9 E1 - 30s
In 2009, twelve at-risk Black teenage boys set out to interview Black men from all walks of life. The kids hoped that what they learned might keep them from the streets. Today, they are young men coming of age in an America trying to turn back the clock on tolerance and race. When they reunite with the older generation, can the wisdom of the past help keep them from becoming yet another statistic?
Schedule
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Local, USA
Changemakers
Monday
Feb 3
30 Minutes
Peaceful protests and demonstrations against social injustices at Morehouse College; how Morgan State University, a HBCU, became one of America's fastest growing universities following the largest student-led protest in Maryland. -
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Local, USA
Changemakers
Tuesday
Feb 4
30 Minutes
Peaceful protests and demonstrations against social injustices at Morehouse College; how Morgan State University, a HBCU, became one of America's fastest growing universities following the largest student-led protest in Maryland. -
Image
Local, USA
Changemakers
Tuesday
Feb 4
30 Minutes
Peaceful protests and demonstrations against social injustices at Morehouse College; how Morgan State University, a HBCU, became one of America's fastest growing universities following the largest student-led protest in Maryland. -
Image
Local, USA
Changemakers
Friday
Feb 7
30 Minutes
Peaceful protests and demonstrations against social injustices at Morehouse College; how Morgan State University, a HBCU, became one of America's fastest growing universities following the largest student-led protest in Maryland. -
Image
Local, USA
Changemakers
Friday
Feb 7
30 Minutes
Peaceful protests and demonstrations against social injustices at Morehouse College; how Morgan State University, a HBCU, became one of America's fastest growing universities following the largest student-led protest in Maryland. -
Image
Local, USA
Changemakers
Friday
Feb 7
30 Minutes
Peaceful protests and demonstrations against social injustices at Morehouse College; how Morgan State University, a HBCU, became one of America's fastest growing universities following the largest student-led protest in Maryland. -
Image
Local, USA
Innovation
Monday
Feb 10
30 Minutes
How HBCU programs change and save lives, including Howard University's Division One swim program and Claflin University's SmartHOME technology. -
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Local, USA
Innovation
Tuesday
Feb 11
30 Minutes
How HBCU programs change and save lives, including Howard University's Division One swim program and Claflin University's SmartHOME technology. -
Image
Local, USA
Innovation
Tuesday
Feb 11
30 Minutes
How HBCU programs change and save lives, including Howard University's Division One swim program and Claflin University's SmartHOME technology. -
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Local, USA
Innovation
Friday
Feb 14
30 Minutes
How HBCU programs change and save lives, including Howard University's Division One swim program and Claflin University's SmartHOME technology. -
Image
Local, USA
Innovation
Friday
Feb 14
30 Minutes
How HBCU programs change and save lives, including Howard University's Division One swim program and Claflin University's SmartHOME technology. -
Image
Local, USA
Innovation
Friday
Feb 14
30 Minutes
How HBCU programs change and save lives, including Howard University's Division One swim program and Claflin University's SmartHOME technology.
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