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The Historic HBCU Photograph • WXXI-TV

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A photograph of HBCU alumni gathered together

The Historic HBCU Photograph captures the remarkable event of alumni from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) gathered for a momentous photograph, and explores the important role the nation’s HBCUs have served in advancing social justice and equality for African Americans in the face of systemic racism.

The Historic HBCU Photograph airs Thursday, September 11 at 10:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI app.

Inspired by the iconic 1958 photograph “A Great Day in Harlem,” alumni from the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) gathered for a momentous event on the steps of Morningside Park in Harlem to recreate a powerful moment symbolizing unity, resilience, and the enduring spirit of a community born out of the historic denial of education to African Americans in the United States. Through personal recollections and insights of the alumni participating in the event, this documentary commemorates this moment in history and celebrates the resilience and solidarity of the HBCU community.

The Historic HBCU Photograph repeats Friday, September 12 at 4:30 p.m. on WXXI-WORLD, and Sunday, September 14 at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, September 28 at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 30 at 2:30 a.m. on WXXI-TV.

Photo: HBCU alumni gathered together for a photo.
Credit: American Public Television.

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