Jackson State University Television Network (JSUTV) will premiere a number of program in honor of Black History month on Comcast Channel 14 including “Lynching of Will Brown,” “Did Johnny Come Marching Home?” and “Forgive or Forget.” These programs shed light upon the roles and hardships that African Americans endured.
The documentary series “Lynching of Will Brown” airs Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. It examines the racial violence during the summer of 1919 that terrorized African Americans across 25 cities. At 6:30 p.m., Feb. 11, “Forgive or Forget” will feature the survivors and descendants of the 1919 Elaine Arkansas Race Riot. The role of Mississippi soldiers in the Civil War will be aired on Feb. 15 at 2:30 p.m. during the documentary “Did Johnny Come Marching Home?”
JSUTV also will roll out two new original programs on Feb. 17. “Reel 2 Reel” will highlight original shows, dramas, music videos and more. “LaVale’s Show” is a sketch comedy starring LaVale Leggett.
For more information, call 601-979-2862 or email jsutv@jsums.edu.