TV The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - Season 1 Episode 6 : A More Perfect Union The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - Season 1 Episode 6 : A More Perfect Union 10/10 by 1 users After 1968, African Americans set out to build a bright future on the foundation of the civil rights movement's victories, but a growing class disparity threatened to split the black community. As African Americans won political office across the country and the black middle class made progress, larger economic and political forces isolated the black urban poor. When Barack Obama was elected president in 2008, many hoped that America had finally transcended racism. By the time of his second victory, however, it was clear that many issues, including true racial equality, remain to be resolved. How will African Americans help redefine the United States in the years to come? Details Casts Posters Images Title The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - Season 1 Episode 6 : A More Perfect Union Alternative Titles First Air Date 2013-10-22 Last Air Date 2013-11-26 Number of Episodes 6 Number of Seasons 1 Genres Documentary, Networks , Casts Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Plot Keywords , Self Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Episodes List The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Season 1 :Episode 1 The Black Atlantic (1500-1800) The Black Atlantic (1500-1800) 2013-10-22 Professor Gates describes the history of the African American people by talking to historians, authors, and the people who made history. The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Season 1 :Episode 2 The Age of Slavery (1800-1860) The Age of Slavery (1800-1860) 2013-10-29 Professor Gates describes the history of the African American people by talking to historians, authors, and the people who made history. The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Season 1 :Episode 3 Into the Fire (1861-1890) Into the Fire (1861-1890) 2013-11-05 Professor Gates describes the history of the African American people by talking to historians, authors, and the people who made history. The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Season 1 :Episode 4 Making a Way Out of No Way (1897-1940) Making a Way Out of No Way (1897-1940) 2013-11-12 Professor Gates describes the history of the African American people by talking to historians, authors, and the people who made history. The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Season 1 :Episode 5 Rise! (1940-1968) Rise! (1940-1968) 2013-11-19 Professor Gates describes the history of the African American people by talking to historians, authors, and the people who made history. The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Season 1 :Episode 6 A More Perfect Union A More Perfect Union 2013-11-26 Professor Gates describes the history of the African American people by talking to historians, authors, and the people who made history.