Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities

Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities 2017 Directed by Stanley Nelson

A haven for Black intellectuals, artists and revolutionaries—and path of promise toward the American dream—Black colleges and universities have educated the architects of freedom movements and cultivated leaders in every field. They have been unapologetically Black for 150 years. For the first time ever, their story is told.

Country USA

Production Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gnere Documentary

Production Companies ITVS , JustFilms / Ford Foundation , Corporation for Public Broadcasting , Independent Lens

Release Date 23 January 2017

85 mins