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African Americans in CT: Civil War to Civil Rights

Explore the history of Connecticut's African American community following the Civil War.

Aired 06/21/2000

African Americans in CT: Civil War to Civil Rights

The Connecticut Experience

African Americans in CT: Civil War to Civil Rights

Special | 58m 53sVideo has Closed Captions

Explore the history of Connecticut's African American community following the Civil War.

Ruby Dee narrates this documentary that uses archival film and photos as well as interviews with prominent figures to tell the story of the African American struggle for economic, social and political equality in Connecticut over a 100-year period.

Aired 06/21/2000

The Connecticut Experience is a local public television program presented by CPTV

The Connecticut Experience

African Americans in CT: Civil War to Civil Rights

Special | 58m 53sVideo has Closed Captions

Ruby Dee narrates this documentary that uses archival film and photos as well as interviews with prominent figures to tell the story of the African American struggle for economic, social and political equality in Connecticut over a 100-year period.

Aired 06/21/2000

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The Connecticut Experience is a local public television program presented by CPTV

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