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Black History Classics

Find archival content that dives into black history.

Jobman Caravan: Unemployment Benefits (1985)

Video has Closed Captions

This episode explores the impact of unemployment on the Black community. (27m 55s)

Jobman Caravan: Money, Dolls and Fitness (1981)

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Financial advice, black doll show and fitness career options. (27m 52s)

Jobman Caravan: Local Heroes and Healthy Living (1989)

Video has Closed Captions

SC community spirit, local heroes, healthy living, and career tips. (28m 9s)

Jobman Caravan: Careers in Computers (1981)

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Jobman Caravan explores computer jobs, from sales and service to programming and analysis. (29m 36s)

Jobman Caravan: Nursing Occupations (1981)

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This episode explores nursing careers, their duties, demand, and education requirements. (29m 9s)

Jobman Caravan: Careers in Theatre (1981)

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Explore the various career opportunities in theatre. (28m 52s)

Jobman Caravan: The Black Family (1984)

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This episode explores the experiences of the Black family and their cultural background. (28m 3s)

Jobman Caravan: Black History (1985)

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This episode of Jobman Caravan explores the significance of Black History Month. (29m 2s)

Porgy: A Gullah Version (1997)

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An abridged filmed production of Porgy and Bess: A Gullah Version, a classic opera rewritt (56m 30s)

Jobman Caravan: The Emmy Show (1969)

Video has Closed Captions

Hosted by Bill Terrel, the first episode of Jobman Caravan after it won an Emmy Award. (29m 1s)

Jobman Caravan: Philip Simmons (1997)

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Our hosts meet with Charleston wrought iron artist Philip Simmons and more. (26m 45s)

Connections: Uncle Tom’s Cabin (2011)

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Consider the phrase “Uncle Tom”. In Beecher Stowe’s book, he was a hero. What changed? (26m 46s)

Connections: Historic Sites (2011)

Video has Closed Captions

Connections travels from the Lowcountry to the Upstate, noting Black history sites. (26m 45s)

Connections: Gullah Culture (2007)

Video has Closed Captions

P.A. Bennett explores Gullah history in the Lowcountry. (26m 45s)

Connections: Freedom Riders (2011)

Video has Closed Captions

Explore the harrowing journey of Freedom Riders challenging racial segregation in 1961. (26m 46s)

Connections: Black Men in Education (2011)

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Host P.A. Bennett explores the shortage of Black men in education. (26m 45s)

Makin' a Way Out of No Way: Modjeska Monteith Simkins (1990)

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Simkins actively fought for civil rights in South Carolina for more than sixty years. (57m 44s)

VERVE: Kitt Comes Home (1997)

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Verve host Beryl Dakers catches up with Eartha Kitt. (19m 29s)

Jenkins Orphanage Band (1995)

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The Jenkins Orphanage Band was organized in 1895 as a way to gain funds for the orphanage. (58m 1s)

Praise House: A Tradition (1991)

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This documentary dives deep into praise houses and what they meant to enslaved Africans. (28m 22s)

Connections: History of the Friendship Nine (2011)

Video has Closed Captions

Connections: History of the Friendship Nine (2011). (26m 52s)

Art's The Thing (1984)

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Host Beryl Dakers talks with Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee. (29m 40s)

Gullah Kinfolk Wish: Freedom Coming (2006)

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Aunt Pearlie Sue and Gullah Kinfolk sing a different type of Christmas playlist. (56m)

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