[New] KQED Celebrates Black History Month

February is Black History Month. In 1926, Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson and members of his Association for the Study of Negro Life and History organized Negro History Week hoping to raise awareness of Black contributions to history and culture. Over time, Negro History Week became increasingly popular. American cities started their own celebrations, Black history clubs were formed and teachers demanded resources for their classrooms. Fifty years later, in 1976, the week expanded to Black History Month (sometimes called African American History Month).

At KQED, one of the ways we honor and celebrate Black History Month is by curating documentaries, series and shows related to it. In the listings, which begin on page 8, you’ll see Black History Shows highlighted in orange. Here’s a selection of what you’ll see on KQED Public Television or by streaming on KQED Passport or the KQED Video App.

We Were Hyphy

Premieres Sunday, February 5, at 10pm on KQED Plus (then on KQED 9; see listings)

Hyphy was a thumping Bay Area subgenre of hip-hop that extended beyond music. It was also about car culture, dance, fashion, slang and the feeling of joy and liberation. Find out more about this local movement through the people that helped create and were inspired by it.

Also, to commemorate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, KQED is launching: That’s My Word: The Influential, Underrecognized History of Bay Area Hip-Hop, a yearlong, multimedia project to explore the history of the Bay Area’s crucial contributions to the evolution of hip-hop. Featuring articles, profiles and interviews with iconic Bay Area rap artists, playlists, an interactive timeline, videos, a podcast series and KQED Live events, check it out at bayareahiphop.com.

Hollywood’s Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story Saturday, February 4, at 6pm on KQED 9 This documentary delves into the life of Black American architect Paul R. Williams, who was one of the most successful architects of his time but wasn't always welcome in the buildings he designed because of his race, even at the height of his career. Discover how

Williams used his talent, determination and charm to defy the odds.

NOVA: Star Chasers of Senegal Wednesday, February 8, at 9pm on KQED 9

A visionary scientist attempts a high-stakes observation of a distant asteroid vital to NASA. From prehistoric ruins to Islamic skywatchers, explore the heritage and future of African astronomy.

Next at the Kennedy Center: Let My Children Hear Mingus Friday, February 24, at 10:30pm on KQED 9

The Kennedy Center celebrates jazz icon and social activist Charles Mingus at 100. Through performances and conversations, explore how his outsized personality and inimitable style pushed boundaries and paved the way for future generations.

Redlining: Mapping Inequality in Dayton & Springfield Friday, February 24, at 5:30pm on KQED Plus

Explore the national and local story of redlining, the practice that embedded racial segregation into the development of American cities and suburbs and created wealth inequalities that continue to impact communities today.

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