This landmark documentary explores the life and legacy of Thurgood Marshall, from his trailblazing legal battles to his historic role as the first Black Supreme Court justice. Tuesday at 9pm.
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Telling the under-told stories of sacrifice, courage, innovation, and hope that chronicle HBCU contributions to science, medicine, history, education, civil rights, the arts, music, sports, and more! September 8-14.
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2025 HBCU Week kicks off on the campus of Coppin State with an expansive look into their programs. YouTube Premiere - Monday at 11am.
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Interview with President Anthony L. Jenkins, president of Coppin State University. YouTube Premiere - Monday at 12pm.
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Illustrating the power and success of peaceful student-led protests at HBCUs. Monday at 8:30pm.
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Alumni from HBCUs across the nation gather for a momentous photograph in Harlem. Monday at 9pm.
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Exploring how HBCU programs and initiatives are changing and saving lives in the community. Monday at 10:30pm.
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Telling the under-told stories of sacrifice, courage, innovation, and hope that chronicle HBCU contributions to science, medicine, history, education, civil rights, the arts, music, sports, and more! September 8-14.
MORE INFORMATION2025 HBCU Week kicks off on the campus of Coppin State with an expansive look into their programs. YouTube Premiere - Monday at 11am.
WATCH PREMIEREInterview with President Anthony L. Jenkins, president of Coppin State University. YouTube Premiere - Monday at 12pm.
WATCH PREMIEREIllustrating the power and success of peaceful student-led protests at HBCUs. Monday at 8:30pm.
WATCH NOWAlumni from HBCUs across the nation gather for a momentous photograph in Harlem. Monday at 9pm.
WATCH NOWExploring how HBCU programs and initiatives are changing and saving lives in the community. Monday at 10:30pm.
WATCH NOWHBCU WEEK: SEPTEMBER 8-14
September 8-14
HBCU Week Kickoff: Full Program Schedule
Welcome to MPT's HBCU Week! This year's line up features 32 hours of programming including 11 premiere films. See the full program schedule from Monday, Sept 8 through Sunday, Sept 14.
September 8 at 11 am
HBCU Week 2025: Welcome to HBCU Week from Coppin’ - YouTube PREMIERE
From the campus of Coppin State University in Baltimore, this one-hour special features conversations with Coppin State students and leaders, explores the institution’s academic programs, and provides a sneak peek into the 2025 HBCU Week program lineup.
september 8 at 12 pm
One-on-One: Dr. Anthony Jenkins, Coppin State University - YouTube PREMIERE
One-on-one interview with Dr. Anthony Jenkins, the president of Coppin State University.
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Unforgotten
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Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
Meet the woman who repeatedly risked her life and freedom to liberate others from slavery.
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Becoming Frederick Douglass
Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the nation’s most influential leaders.
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Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom and Becoming Frederick Douglass
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