The Civil War, the end of slavery and Reconstruction's impact on African American history.

Into the Fire (1861-1896) The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross

Premiered November 05, 2013
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Into the Fire (1861-1896)

Survey a tumultuous period in African-American history: Civil War, slavery’s end and Reconstruction.

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The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross

This series chronicles the full sweep of African American history, from the origins of slavery on the African continent right up to today when America remains a nation deeply divided by race.

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