Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities

Stanley Nelson traces the history of historically Black colleges and universities from schools founded in secret during slavery to their role in the civil rights movement and beyond. Archival material and interviews show how these institutions shaped Black leadership in nearly every field.

It's a sweeping, clear history and a tribute to the teachers and students who built higher education for people shut out of it. Made for public television, it's essential viewing for anyone curious about how Black America educated itself.