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.
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The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross
Black is Beautiful
Clip: Episode 6 | 3m
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.
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