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Black is Beautiful

Black is Beautiful was the message sent by films, products and Soul Train.

Aired 11/26/2013 | Rating NR

The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross

Black is Beautiful

Clip: Episode 6 | 3m

Black is Beautiful was the message sent by films, products and Soul Train.

Black pride is highlighted in the afro hairstyle, the Black is Beautiful message in advertising campaigns, and in Don Cornelius' music and dance program, Soul Train, which brought images of black youth to national television. Musician Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson believes Cornelius used the show's ads to promote Afro-centricity and that the show taught the important lesson of self-love.

Aired 11/26/2013 | Rating NR

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Premieres Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. (30s)

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