Extraordinary Black Men Who Shaped American History - The Pathfinders

In this new episode of the Black American Experience series, Extraordinary Black Men "The Pathfinders" depicts the lives and careers of these trailblazing men, from the worlds of politics, arts and sciences. This provocative documentary shines the spotlight on their extraordinary journeys which have inspired generations of those that came after. They are true American Heroes. Highlighting their accomplishments and achievements, this program focuses on their place in history, what their lives were like, what they accomplished and the obstacles they faced. Their common thread of determination, courage and commitment is consistent as a universal theme in each of their lives. Featuring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Barack Obama, Muhammad Ali, Frederick Douglass, W.E.B. Du Bois, Jackie Robinson, Langston Hughes, Thurgood Marshall, Malcom X, Congressman John Lewis, Booker T. Washington, Jesse Owens, Arther Ashe and Michael Jordan.