America at the Racial Crossroads
The second phase of the civil rights movement tells the story of the rise of black power and its achievements. Back to the Movement 1979-mid 80s
In December 1979, a black businessman was beaten by police for failing to stop at a red traffic light. He died. An all-white jury acquitted the policemen. In Chicago, an unprecedented grassroots movement educated black voters in city politics. This final programme assesses the achievements and setbacks in the 1980s. A Blackside Inc production