From staff reports
During the month of February, South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) recognizes Black History Month with special programming that highlights the Black American experience.
From historical documentaries to digital series and more, SCETV shares the rich culture and history of Black Americans throughout the year, with special programming during Black History Month.
In addition, PBS is celebrating Black History Month by throwing a Block Party! Throughout the month of February, stream new and beloved programs celebrating Black excellence. Whether it’s history, music, documentaries, science or genealogy, there is always something to watch. Learn more at https://www.pbs.org/articles/welcome-to-the-block-party/.
“As part of our mission, we are proud to highlight programming about and by Black Americans during Black History Month,” SCETV Assistant General Manager Stephanie Cook said in a news release. “It’s important to showcase these programs to our viewers and to continue providing resources to advance South Carolina’s cultural and historical understanding.”
To view all the programming airing in honor of Black History Month, visit the SCETV website.
Upcoming programs on SCETV
– Alpha Kappa Alpha: A Legacy of Service – This documentary airs at 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 19, and tells the story the first college sorority started and incorporated by African American women.
– Ida B. Wells: American Stories – There are few historical figures whose life and work speak to the current moment more than Ida B. Wells, the 19th-century crusading investigative journalist, civil rights leader and passionate suffragist. Learn more about her life and legacy at 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 19.
– Gullah Roots – This impactful, one-hour documentary film will air at 9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, and follows leaders of the South Carolina and Georgia Gullah/Geechee community as they experience a recent homecoming in Sierra Leone.
To view the SCETV full programming schedule, visit www.scetv.org/tv-schedule.
In addition, three poignant Carolina Stories documentaries will re-air this month:
– Charlie’s Place at 9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16.
– Jail No Bail at 9:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16.
– The Education of Harvey Gantt at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23.
Additional insightful series celebrating Black History Month can also be viewed this month with ETV Classics and Carolina Snaps on SCETV Digital. For more stories, quizzes, interviews and information, including a South Carolina African American history calendar, visit the SCETV website.
Miss a program? Make sure to visit pbs.org – watch in the SCETV App or use SCETV Passport.
