A free screening of “Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities” will be held Thursday, Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m. at the Madison Public Library,

Join Wisconsin Public Television and the Madison Public Library for a free screening of “Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities.” “Tell Them We Are Rising” explores the pivotal role historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have played over the course of 150 years in American history, culture, and identity. Stanley Nelson’s film reveals the rich history of HBCUs and the power of higher education to transform lives and advance civil rights and equality in the face of injustice.