The 2021 theme assigned by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH®) is The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity.
The black family has been a topic of study in many disciplines—history, literature, the visual arts and film studies, sociology, anthropology, and social policy. Its representation, identity, and diversity have been reverenced, stereotyped, and vilified from the days of slavery to our own time. The black family knows no single location, since family reunions and genetic-ancestry searches testify to the spread of family members across states, nations, and continents.
This February, PBS SoCal and KCET present an exciting programming slate in honor of Black History Month! Both stations will showcase a curated lineup of enlightening programs to bolster awareness and understanding of racial history in America. In a commitment to sharing diverse and inclusive stories, PBS SoCal and KCET will continue to roll out additional related digital content exploring Black History Month and the experience of Black Americans throughout the month of February.
Headlining this lineup is the two-part series “The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song,” hosted by Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr, that traces the 400-year-old story of the Black church in America.
https://www.pbssocal.org/uncategorized/celebrate-black-history-month-2021-pbs-socal-kcet/