Images of Race (1949-1971)

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Martin Scorsese once said of Shaft: "Gordon Parks transformed what was largely a sub-genre, blaxploitation, into an elevated example of another genre, the cop drama." Check out photos from ‘Shaft.’

Charles S. Dutton

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Charles S. Dutton on 'Gone With the Wind' and viewing while black.

    Lenny Bluett

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    Lenny Bluett on Clark Gable fighting the good fight. Who knew?

      Bill Cosby

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      Bill Cosby and Donald Bogle break down the history of Blackface.

        'Birth of a Nation'

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        There is perhaps no movie more troubling when it comes to questions of race than D.W. Griffith's 'Birth of a Nation.' TCM kicked off the 'Hollywood & Race' festival with 'Birth of a Nation.' Did you watch it?

        More Than Words

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        Jamal Joseph, the author of 'Tupac Shakur: Legacy,' was a member of the Black Panther Party at 15, and was practically raised by Tupac's mother Afeni Shakur. In part one of his More Than Words interview he sheds light on how Pac's strong family structure contributed to his legendary artistry and confidence.