Of Black America(1968)

Of Black America is a documentary series that premiered on CBS News in summer 1968, capturing a pivotal moment in American history. Released just months after Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination and amid widespread urban unrest, the seven one-hour episodes examine the history and contemporary condition of African-American communities. The groundbreaking series explores multiple dimensions of Black life and experience during the final stages of the Civil Rights Movement, offering urgent perspective on race relations and social upheaval at a critical juncture. Each installment addresses different aspects of the African-American experience, making it an essential historical document of late-1960s America.