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The HistoryMakers

The HistoryMakers on Success

Season 1 Episode 37

The HistoryMakers: Success is the first in The HistoryMakers series of documentaries, focused on the achievement of success in the face of adversity. Through a series of real life stories and experiences, this documentary chronicles the long road to success that many well-known and unsung African American history-makers have had no make along with the many obstacles that have stood in their way.

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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner speaks with Anthony Chase.
56:58
One-on-one interview with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, hosted by Anthony Chase.
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47:28
Real life stories about the importance of faith in both oneself and a higher being.
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57:31
Real life stories about possessing the courage to fight for your dreams.
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan & McDonald’s President and Chief Operating Officer Don Thompson pose with John Rogers.
56:19
Follow the career of the businessman and civic leader, John Rogers.
Ursula Burns, Gwen Ifill, and multiple others pose for a group photo.
56:38
An interview providing an inside look into the life of business leader Ursula Burns.
Gwen Ifill and Sheila Johnson do an interview on stage.
56:13
Interview with the classically trained violinist, entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Richard Parsons being interviewed by Soledad O'Brien.
56:23
An inside look into the life of one of the top CEOs in the entertainment industry.
Earl Graves and Julian Bond during an interview.
56:41
A historical look into the life of legendary publisher and business mogul.
Eartha Kitt being interviewed by Gwen Ifill.
56:22
A view into the life and career of the legendary singer and actress.
An Evening With Dionne Warwick
57:00
The artist who climbed the charts more than any other female entertainer of her time.
Diahann Carroll and Gwen Ifill sit in armchairs.
56:12
The legendary entertainer discusses battles with racism and sexism within the industry.
Dionne Warwick speaks as two other speakers sit in chairs.
57:12
An interview with the prolific journalist and co-managing editor of PBS NewsHour.
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