S20·E5 Eyes on the Prize (9 & 10): Power!/The Promised Land
- Episode
- Season 20, Episode 5
- Air Date
- February 10, 2008
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
The call for Black Power takes various forms across communities in black America. In Cleveland, Carl Stokes wins election as the first black mayor of a major American city. The Black Panther Party, armed with law books, breakfast programs, and guns, is born in Oakland. Substandard teaching practices prompt parents to gain educational control of a Brooklyn school district but then lead them to a showdown with New York City's teachers' union.
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When did Season 20 Episode 5 of American Experience air?
Season 20, Episode 5 ('Eyes on the Prize (9 & 10): Power!/The Promised Land') originally aired on February 10, 2008.
How long is Season 20 Episode 5 ('Eyes on the Prize (9 & 10): Power!/The Promised Land')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 20 Episode 5?
The call for Black Power takes various forms across communities in black America. In Cleveland, Carl Stokes wins election as the first black mayor of a major American city. The Black Panther Party, armed with law books, breakfast programs, and guns, is born in Oakland. Substandard teaching practices...
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