The Shelter-in-Place Virtual Film Series

The Shelter-in-Place Virtual Film Series is a joint project of Arkansas PBS (ArPBS), Just Communities of Arkansas (JCA), Arkansas Cinema Society (ACS), Washitaw Foothills Youth Media Arts & Literacy Collective (WFYMALC), Arkansas Minority Film & Arts Association (AMFAA), and Arkansas Peace & Justice Memorial Movement (APJMM).

The Shelter-in-Place Virtual Film Series

The Shelter-in-Place Virtual Film Series is a joint project of Arkansas PBS (ArPBS), Just Communities of Arkansas (JCA), Arkansas Cinema Society (ACS), Washitaw Foothills Youth Media Arts & Literacy Collective (WFYMALC), Arkansas Minority Film & Arts Association (AMFAA), and Arkansas Peace & Justice Memorial Movement (APJMM).

20 Seconds or More ft. Doug E. Fresh, Artie Green & Gerry Gunn

20 Seconds or More was created by Hip Hop Public Health to empower youth and families with the right information, tools and resources to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Watch the music video to learn proper handwashing techniques, safety protocols and what to do if you have symptoms. Featured guests include Ashanti, Adrian “Easy AD” Harris, Artie Green, Big Daddy Kane, Bill Bellamy, Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, Cedric the Entertainer, Chuck D, Charlie Mack, Charlamagne tha God, Capone, Cole Anthony, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Doug E. Fresh, Drederick Irving, Gerry Gunn, Jamie Foxx, Janell Snowden, Jesse Itzler, Jordin Sparks, Joseph Rev. “RUN” Simmons, Kelly Price, LisaRaye McCoy, Maurice DuBois, Michael Blackson, Monie Love, Pete Rock, Rasheed Wallace,  Sara Blakely, Sky Katz, Teddy Riley, Tori Kelly, Toya Johnson, Dr. Olajide Williams, Lori Rose Benson, NYPD Assistant Chief Juanita N. Holmes, Dr. James Noble and family, LaShawn Jones, Santa Maria-Gronholm family, Rivera-Ezeta family and Dr. Danielle Chase. Spread the word using #20SecondsOrMore and tag us in your video to get featured. Follow us on: → Twitter.com/HHPHorg → Instagram.com/HHPHorg → Facebook.com/HHPHorg → LinkedIn.com/company/15272555 Learn more at HHPH.org/20SecondsOrMore Join the movement at HHPH.org/JoinUs Donate at HHPH.org/Donate

Confronting Our History of Racial Injustice

To overcome racial injustice, we must confront our history. eji.org/reports/lynching-in-america/ The Equal Justice Initiative works to end mass incarceration, excessive punishment, and racial inequality. Visit our website to learn more: eji.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/equaljusticeinitiative Twitter: twitter.com/eji_org Instagram: www.instagram.com/eji_org/

The Shelter-in-Place Virtual Film Series

The Shelter-in-Place Virtual Film Series is a joint project of Arkansas PBS (ArPBS), Just Communities of Arkansas (JCA), Arkansas Cinema Society (ACS), Washitaw Foothills Youth Media Arts & Literacy Collective (WFYMALC), Arkansas Minority Film & Arts Association (AMFAA), and Arkansas Peace & Justice Memorial Movement (APJMM).

Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud)

In 1968, James Brown released Say It Loud (I’m Black and I’m Proud). The song tapped into the emerging “Black is Beautiful” movement and went on to become an unofficial anthem of the Black Power movement.

Trailer: Say it Loud

Say It Loud is a PBS Digital Studios show starring Evelyn (From The Internets) Ngugi and Azie Dungey of Ask A Slave. The show covers topics around African American history, culture, and context -- because black history is American history.

Trailer | Mr. SOUL!

Premiering in 1968, SOUL! was the first nationally broadcast all-Black variety show on public television, merging artists from the margins with post-Civil Rights Black radical thought. Mr. SOUL! delves into this critical moment in television history, as well as the man who guided it, highlighting a turning point in representation whose impact continues to resonate to this day.

Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland (2018) | Official Trailer | HBO

Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland explores the death of Sandra Bland, a politically active 28-year-old African American who, after being arrested for a traffic violation, was found dead in her jail cell. Watch Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland December 3 at 10:00PM on HBO. #HBO #HBODocs Subscribe to the HBO YouTube Channel: goo.gl/wtFYd7 Don’t have HBO? Order Now: play.hbonow.com/ Get More HBO: Get HBO GO: play.hbogo.com/ Like on Facebook: www.facebook.com/hbodocs Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/HBODocs Like on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hbo/ Subscribe on Tumblr: hbo.tumblr.com/ Official Site: itsh.bo/say-her-name-doc HBO DOCUMENTARY FILM SAY HER NAME: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF SANDRA BLAND explores the death of Sandra Bland, a politically active 28-year-old African American who, after being arrested for a traffic violation in a small Texas town, was found hanging in her jail cell three days later. Dashcam footage revealing her arrest went viral, leading to national protests. The film team followed the two-year case beginning shortly after Bland's death, exploring the questions of what really happened to her, and what we may learn from her tragedy. Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland (2018) | Official Trailer | HBO

The Shelter-in-Place Virtual Film Series

The Shelter-in-Place Virtual Film Series is a joint project of Arkansas PBS (ArPBS), Just Communities of Arkansas (JCA), Arkansas Cinema Society (ACS), Washitaw Foothills Youth Media Arts & Literacy Collective (WFYMALC), Arkansas Minority Film & Arts Association (AMFAA), and Arkansas Peace & Justice Memorial Movement (APJMM).

Say It Loud at the Denison Museum

We visit the Denison Museum in Granville for the Say It Loud exhibition, which includes the work of world-renowned contemporary black artists who document and illustrate the struggles and achievements of African-Americans, with themes focused on ethnic identity, institutional racism, gender, and beauty.

Is "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X Real Country Music?

It’s often been said that music is a universal language. So why was “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X initially removed from the country Billboard charts? Hallease and Evelyn use this hit record to talk about the business of music and how it has historically affected Black artists’ ability to “crossover”, stay true to their musical tastes, or experiment with the art form.

The Shelter-in-Place Virtual Film Series

The Shelter-in-Place Virtual Film Series is a joint project of Arkansas PBS (ArPBS), Just Communities of Arkansas (JCA), Arkansas Cinema Society (ACS), Washitaw Foothills Youth Media Arts & Literacy Collective (WFYMALC), Arkansas Minority Film & Arts Association (AMFAA), and Arkansas Peace & Justice Memorial Movement (APJMM).

Join the NRA

In our final episode of the season, we look at black folk and the NRA. It's been an amazing season and we are so grateful to all of your for watching and everyone we interviewed. Stay in touch with us by liking our Facebook page or following us on twitter @blackfolkdont. Presented by Black Public Media and directed by Angela Tucker.

Do Plastic Surgery

Is plastic surgery relevant for black folk? If so, what kinds of surgery do black folk get? Join the folks from Cali as they contemplate if "black don't crack"; including commentary from West Coast favorites Norwood Fisher of Fishbone, actress Lisa Gay Hamilton, and acclaimed filmmaker Ava DuVernay! This episode has sensitive language. Presented by Black Public Media and directed by Angela Tucker.