African American History

1. Black Wall Street

In 1921, more than 300 people were massacred, thousands were left homeless, and an entire town was destroyed when people turned on their fellow citizens—in the United States of America. Which raises an important question: What kind of person would do that? The answer is surprising. Join Pastor John Bradshaw on location in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as we look at the challenge faced by every person: the sinful heart.

2. Rights and Wrongs

In the 1960s, the civil rights movement made history as Americans took a stand against racial injustice. Join John Bradshaw on location in Selma, Alabama, as he examines the atrocities committed there and the bravery of those who stepped up to do what was right, even when it cost them their lives.

3. The Scottsboro Nine

It was a colossal miscarriage of justice: nine young men found guilty of a crime they didn’t commit, and the deciding factor was the color of their skin. Join John Bradshaw in Scottsboro, Alabama, for this story of brutal discrimination, and learn why it's so important to serve a God who is just.

4. Free Indeed

Slavery had been abolished in 1865, but by the 1880s, convict leasing flourished in its place. Many black citizens who had thought themselves free were unjustly ensnared in yet another form of forced labor. Freedom isn’t always as it seems. Join John Bradshaw for “Free Indeed” and learn of the glorious hope God offers for those enslaved by sin.

5. The Immortal Woman

In 1951, Henrietta Lacks died at the age of 31, but her cells live on in laboratories across the globe, giving rise to the nickname “the immortal woman.” HeLa cells are integral in the treatment and study of the major diseases of our day, bringing hope and health to innumerable patients. Join John Bradshaw for the story of Henrietta Lacks and learn about the immortality offered to you through Christ.

6. Running the Race

Confronted by extremely challenging circumstances, Jesse Owens went on to win four Olympic gold medals and became the most famous athlete on the planet. What challenges are you facing? What voices are saying that you can’t possibly succeed? “Running the Race” shows how every person can experience success in this world and in the world to come!

7. The Hero

Superheroes are big business today, but what do heroes really look like? Join John Bradshaw for "The Hero" as he shares dramatic accounts of heroic Medal of Honor recipients and the unforgettable story of the greatest Hero of them all.

8. The Price of Freedom

Slavery provided a backdrop to the American Civil War. The Battle of Gettysburg was a battle for freedom...in many ways. (Filmed on location in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.)