
Talking Black in America — Roots
Special | 57m 19sVideo has Closed Captions
An exploration of the ties between African and American culture and language.
Talking Black in America — Roots is the third program in a series of television documentaries exploring dimensions of African American language and culture and their formative influence on the United States and beyond; it is a celebration of African-American resiliency, creativity, and ingenuity, finding a connection of the spirit to the people and society of West Africa and the African Diaspora.
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Talking Black in America — Roots
Special | 57m 19sVideo has Closed Captions
Talking Black in America — Roots is the third program in a series of television documentaries exploring dimensions of African American language and culture and their formative influence on the United States and beyond; it is a celebration of African-American resiliency, creativity, and ingenuity, finding a connection of the spirit to the people and society of West Africa and the African Diaspora.
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