Your weekend dose of history is just around the corner with a marathon of Ken Burns' "The Roosevelts: An Intimate History." This Saturday 4/18 from 10AM - 6PM and Sunday 4/19 from 10AM - 4:30PM. | Thirteen WNET New York

From ancient empires to today, see how Latino people have altered the course of American history. | Thirteen WNET New York

In this moving performance, Ruby Dee dramatizes the true testimony of a formerly enslaved person who witnessed an interaction between their mother and their master in the fields. Written by her husband, actor, playwright, and civil rights activist, Ossie Davis, this archival clip from “History of the Negro People Part III: Slavery” is from the 9-part series produced by WNET in 1965. Stream the entire episode at YOUTUBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE1dX7FZaT8 #BlackHistory #BroadwayAndB

In 1975, Rev. Jesse Jackson joined THIRTEEN's Black Journal to break down his philosophy of the “Three E’s”: be ethnic, be ethical, and be excellent. The civil rights leader passed away on February 17, 2026. | Thirteen WNET New York

Alice Childress, a groundbreaking Black playwright, reflects on her play "Wedding Band: A Love/Hate Story in Black and White," starring Broadway actress Ruby Dee. Both artists speak candidly about portraying “ordinary” Black lives with dignity and humanity — and fighting stereotypes by portraying Black characters' depth far beyond their relationship to white characters. This is a 1972 Archival clip from THIRTEEN's "Playhouse New York" For more programs celebrating Black history and culture, visi