TV tonight: PBS explores the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Kelly Lawler | USA TODAY

Tell Them We are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities

PBS, 9 ET/PT (times may vary)

Airing as a part of PBS' Independent Lens series, this documentary from filmmaker Stanley Nelson (Black Panthers, Freedom Riders) explores the history of historically black colleges and universities, commonly known as HBCUs. The film explores the evolution of HBCUs over their 150-year history, their influence on black culture, how they educated students from civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. to modern figures Oprah Winfrey and Common, and how they affect the country.

Star Wars Rebels

Disney XD, 9 ET/PT

The clever and fun Star Wars animated series (which has plenty for adults to enjoy) begins its final run, with episodes airing every Monday night until a 90-minute series finale on March 5. The series, which takes place between Star Wars films Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, follows a group of rebels fighting the Empire. In tonight's episode, the crew infiltrates Imperial headquarters to save one of their own.

DC's Legends of Tomorrow

CW, 8 ET/PT

The time-traveling superheroes are thrown when Zari (Tala Ashe) gets stuck in a time loop in which the team's ship is blown up over and over again, and she may be able to fix it by investigating her teammates.