Trailer | Tell Them We Are Rising
The rich history of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) began before the end of slavery, flourished in the 20th century, and profoundly influenced the course of the nation for over 150 years — yet remains largely unknown. With Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities, the story of the rise, influence, and evolution of HBCUs comes to life.
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Assembly - S27 E14
Artist Rashaad Newsome prepares to showcase a groundbreaking exhibit at New York's Park Avenue Armory which honors Black and queer resistance and calls for a more liberated future.
- Monday June 22, 2026 10:00 pm ET on KET
- Monday June 22, 2026 9:00 pm CT on KET
- Wednesday June 24, 2026 3:00 am ET on KET
- Wednesday June 24, 2026 2:00 am CT on KET
True North: Canadian Myths and Black Power - S27 E15
Revisit 1968 Montreal, where Black liberation movements converged at the Congress of Black Writers. As student protests ignited the Sir George Williams Affair, Black youth faced violent repression, unfolding a powerful chapter of the global Black Power era.
- Monday July 6, 2026 10:00 pm ET on KET
- Monday July 6, 2026 9:00 pm CT on KET
- Wednesday July 8, 2026 3:00 am ET on KET
- Wednesday July 8, 2026 2:00 am CT on KET
Flood - S27 E4
A filmmaker revisits her evangelical roots to find connection with her estranged father. Their journey becomes a portrait of empathy and resilience as they find new ways to listen and bridge divides.
- Monday July 13, 2026 10:00 pm ET on KET
- Monday July 13, 2026 9:00 pm CT on KET
- Wednesday July 15, 2026 3:00 am ET on KET
- Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:00 am CT on KET
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Third Act - S27 E13
- Wednesday May 27, 2026 3:30 am ET on KET
- Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:30 am CT on KET
- Monday May 25, 2026 10:00 pm ET on KET
- Monday May 25, 2026 9:00 pm CT on KET
