S11·E12 Herskovits at the Heart of Blackness
Synopsis
Who has the authority to define your identity? Considered one of the most controversial scholars of our time, Melville Herskovits — a Jewish anthropologist — challenged the norm in the 1940s when he wrote that black culture wasn’t pathological, it was African. Leading a seismic shift in the way African American culture is understood, Herskovits’s work raises ideas that still
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 11 Episode 12 of Independent Lens air?
Season 11, Episode 12 ('Herskovits at the Heart of Blackness') originally aired on February 2, 2010.
How long is Season 11 Episode 12 ('Herskovits at the Heart of Blackness')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.
What happens in Independent Lens Season 11 Episode 12?
Who has the authority to define your identity? Considered one of the most controversial scholars of our time, Melville Herskovits — a Jewish anthropologist — challenged the norm in the 1940s when he wrote that black culture wasn’t pathological, it was African. Leading a seismic shift in the way Afri...
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