Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Debra Messing and Melanie Lynskey to their roots, telling stories of ancestors who made bold decisions that reshaped their families - and unwittingly transformed the lives of their descendants.
The story of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the most powerful civil rights organization ever created, through the key figures who shaped it. One of the most important but least understood figures in civil rights history, Walter White was the NAACP's longest reigning president. White clung to the belief that, for all its flaws, America held the seeds of its own redemption. When White took over the NAACP in 1929, Black Americans were socially and politically marginalized. By the time he died in 1955, they were a crucial segment of the electorate and on the brink of the landmark legal and legislative victories that would forever reshape the country. The NAACP (and its leading advocates), including White, WEB DuBois, Thurgood Marshall and Charles Hamilton Houston, created a blueprint for America to follow to live up to its ideals.
This acclaimed Emmy Award-winning anthology series features documentaries and a limited number of fiction films united by the creative freedom, artistic achievement and unflinching visions of their independent producers. INDEPENDENT LENS features unforgettable stories about a unique individual, community or moment in history. The series is supported by interactive companion Web sites and national publicity and community engagement campaigns.
Singer Ruston Kelly meets Melissa Smith, who runs a performing arts program supporting intellectually disabled adults. Bonding over their pasts, Ruston writes a ballad celebrating Melissa's work and the good we can do when we realize our purpose.
Watch breathtaking appraisals at Idaho Botanical Garden, including Idaho State gems & gold nuggets, ca. 1905, 1935 Gum Inc. Mickey Mouse cards, and 1826 portraits attributed to the Guilford County Limner. Which is a $20,000 to $40,000 find?
This season we celebrate the 25 years of Classical Stretch! Join Miranda Esmonde-White for a workout that will help decompress your vertebrae and stretch your spine.
There Might Be Dragons - When the power goes out in headquarters, Odd Squad must figure out a way to control the temperature of dragon eggs. Curriculum: Measurement; using a thermometer and comparing temperatures. Dawn of the Read - Odd Squad takes on a page-turner of a case at the local library, where books are mysteriously coming to life. Curriculum: Algebraic thinking; identifying number patterns; using deductive reasoning to solve problems.
When Koki and Jimmy get walloped by mosquitoes in the Cypress Swamp, Aviva, Martin, and Chris go on a fact-finding adventure to find out exactly why mosquitoes try to steal our blood in the first place!
When Alma and Uncle Nestor get separated from the rest of the family on the subway, Alma remembers the "just-in-case" plan she made with Mami. Can she and Uncle Nestor reunite with the rest of the family before their special dinner reservation? When new neighbors Beto and Emi move in next door, Alma and Beto hit it off straight away. Junior and Beto's little sister, Emi, seem to be fast friends, too until they aren't. Can Alma and Beto figure out what keeps driving them apart?
Liana and Louisa compete to see who's the outdoorsiest twin, but sour the family camping trip in the process. / The Loops kids are bored on their camping trip until Lyla comes up with a game to get everyone excited about being in nature again.
Carl and Nico argue over who gets to have Arugula as their magician's assistant, but what does Arugula want? / Carl realizes he has trouble listening when playing with a cool collection. Can Sheldon teach him how to become a good listener?
A Trip to the Enchanted Garden - The Tiger family is making strawberry pancakes for breakfast this morning, but when Mom looks more closely in the kitchen, she realizes there are no more strawberries left. They all head to the Enchanted Garden, where Mom Tiger shows Daniel the strawberry patch. Daniel is very curious, and learns that if he looks closely, he may be able to answer his own questions about how strawberries grow and learn something new. A Trip to the Crayon Factory - Daniel Tiger, Miss Elaina, and Katerina Kittycat take a fun trip to the factory to see how crayons are made but, O the Owl can't come because he's sick. At the factory, the kids watch the crayons being made, and Daniel looks and listens closely. Daniel has an idea to take pictures at the factory and give them to O at the end of the day, so that O can learn about crayons too!
Rosie's Rules is an 11-minute preschool family sitcom about a little girl just beginning to learn about the fascinating, baffling, thrilling world beyond her family walls. And it doesn't always go smoothly. In her resilient quest to make sense of the world's most mystifying concepts, she often plows her way into comic chaos. It's "learning-by-doing" and she usually does it a little bit wrong before she gets it right.
Elmo, Gabrielle, and Rosita join a basketball team! They meet Coach Jones and their new teammates and begin to practice. Coach Jones calls out each member of the team, but Rosita realizes she didn't get a turn because the coach said "Rosie" instead of "Rosita." As practice continues, the other teammates also start calling Rosita, "Rosie," making Rosita feel frustrated. Her name is "Rosita," not "Rosie" and she's proud of her name. Rosita is hesitant to correct the coach. Elmo and Gabrielle understand that it's hard to tell grown-ups when they've got something wrong. They help Rosita gain courage to tell Coach Jones that she likes to be called "Rosita." Coach Jones apologizes and is happy she told her. Coach Jones tells the rest of the team to call Rosita by the correct name. Names are a big part of who we are and it's important to get them right.
Zadie earns Jr. EMT status, and a ride in the Boo-Boo Blimp, when she assists Ellie on her emergency calls. Then the Wombats artfully use shapes to make a boat-shaped birthday cake for Cece, Carly and Clyde.
Cousin Hodie wants to play with Donkey on a tree swing, but he has a hard time. Can Donkey find a way for both of them to play?/Duck Duck'd new book club book is too huge for her and Donkey to read, but that won't stop them from trying!
"Treasure Hunt" Pinkalicious and Peter are thrilled to meet a real life Pirate, Captain Toothy McSquint! It's not long before Toothy has his new mateys walkin' and talkin' like pirates, as the three search for Toothy's long lost buried treasure. Curriculum: (Theater) Use your body and voice to create a character using evidence based observations, prior knowledge, and inquiry. "Cheer Up, Archie" Pinkalicious and Jasmine are worried that Archie the pinkfish is bored in his fishbowl so they take him outside to play. When that doesn't cheer him up, they go to Aqua the merminnie for help! Curriculum: (Visual Arts) Experiment with different materials, tools, and techniques to make art. Introducing the concept of creating an installation. Interstitial: Kids watch funny woman Marcy Goldberg-Sacks perform and create characters by using her voice, body, and a few helpful props. Then the kids create and perform their own fun characters.
The Rideau Canal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a popular tourist and recreational attraction and the oldest continuously operating canal system in North America. At every bend along the scenic engineering miracle the traveler is gifted with a world of surprises in its adjacent cities, towns and villages. Joseph begins his Rideau Canal journey in Ottawa where he explores the capital's diverse neighborhoods, historic landmarks, farmer's markets and hip restaurants. From the Ottawa Locks he climbs aboard his personal craft and pilots the luxury vessel along the canal's watery trail on placid waters through thick forests to picturesque communities. He grinds flour in an ancient mill, samples "butter tarts" with the Gingerbread Man, blows glass "witch balls" and helps First Nations craftspeople build a birch bark canoe. From visiting a cannabis factory to dining on maple syrup soaked flapjacks and cranking open the 19th century locks by hand, Joseph's Rideau Canal adventure pleases the senses and touches the heart.
Magnificent, wild and culturally rich, Zambia is everything you think Africa is and more. Joseph first flies into the South Luangwa National Park for astonishing wildlife and cultural encounters. We join Joseph on village visits, jeep excursions as well as on a walking safari for close encounters with the King of Beasts! He then heads south along the great Zambezi River. There he canoes through "Hippo City", visits with a pride of lions, and for the icing on the cake journeys to Victoria Falls or as the locals call it, Mosi-oa-Tunya - "The Smoke that Thunders." In one of the world's great wonders he swims in the "Devil's Pool" and leans out into the 300-foot abyss. In the end, he discovers that although Zambia's wildlife is impressive and its natural wonders, breathtaking, it is the majesty of its people's gentle smiles, open hearts, and quiet strength that outshines it all!
Bees are critical to food production across the world. Bees are also dying off at an alarming rate. We journey from Earl's little beehive in downtown Charleston to Honeyman's 100's of hives on the island of St. Croix, USVI and end up at The Honey Bee Research Center in Asheville. We learn more about Bees than we knew you could and meet some of the folks fighting for their existence.
A recent change in Cuban Law has made privately held corporations a possibility for the first time since the Revolution. We learn about the unique challenges of entrepreneurship in Cuba while exploring its deep cultural roots. From Cigars to dried fruit and Afro-Cuban hair products Cuba is undergoing an explosion of growth in the private sector.
In this episode Jerry takes his viewers through the final phases of finishing this beautiful Grand Teton painting by adding final details on cabin, plus painting in the fence and other miscellaneous details to give the painting a more completed affect.
Franklin County's NAACP seeks to recognize the service and sacrifice of its U.S. Colored Troops who served the Union Army during the Civil War.
It used to be that the typical Recreational Vehicle owner was a retiree looking to hit the road to avoid harsh winters, but as more Americans work remotely and housing prices rise, more of us are embracing what's come to be known as "Van Life" - living full or part time on the road in a new class of vehicles. My guests today don't live the van life, but their company, Noke Van Company, has established a reputation for being able to creatively customize vehicles for discerning customers. They're also working on a separate project to revitalize one of the oldest structures in Roanoke for new use as a coffee shop, and I'm excited to get to know them better.
Follow the story of a pine marten as she takes us on a journey through a desert of grey stones called the Burren, home to some of Ireland's most enchanting wildlife.
Explore the large and thriving Armenian community in Los Angeles with Chef Marcus Samuelsson as he learns about their history, shares their traditional cuisine and meets young chefs who are taking it to the next level.
DW News - a daily newscast from the heart of Europe. As one of the world's largest international broadcasters, Deutsche Welle provides public television viewers the unique opportunity to see our world from another perspective.
The Day provides viewers with the background and analysis they need to understand the top stories of the last 24 hours. Join our Chief News Anchor Brent Goff as he puts the day's events into context and discusses them with experts and correspondents in the field.
See how the challenge of finding food drives all life in the Pacific. Meet a destructive army of mouths, a killer with a hundred mouths and the biggest mouth in the ocean. For creatures large and small, every mouthful counts.
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
For more than 45 years, Riders In The Sky have been reviving and revitalizing the cowboy music genre, while remaining true to the integrity of Western music, they have themselves become modern-day icons by branding the genre with their own legendary wacky humor and way-out Western wit, and all along encouraging buckaroos and buckarettes to live life "The Cowboy Way!"
RADIO BRISTOL'S FARM AND FUN TIME is a high-energy radio show recorded in front of a live studio audience each month at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia. Farm and Fun Time features contemporary roots music artists & segments that celebrate our diverse Appalachian culture.
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. introduces actors Debra Messing and Melanie Lynskey to their roots, telling stories of ancestors who made bold decisions that reshaped their families - and unwittingly transformed the lives of their descendants.
The story of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the most powerful civil rights organization ever created, through the key figures who shaped it. One of the most important but least understood figures in civil rights history, Walter White was the NAACP's longest reigning president. White clung to the belief that, for all its flaws, America held the seeds of its own redemption. When White took over the NAACP in 1929, Black Americans were socially and politically marginalized. By the time he died in 1955, they were a crucial segment of the electorate and on the brink of the landmark legal and legislative victories that would forever reshape the country. The NAACP (and its leading advocates), including White, WEB DuBois, Thurgood Marshall and Charles Hamilton Houston, created a blueprint for America to follow to live up to its ideals.
This acclaimed Emmy Award-winning anthology series features documentaries and a limited number of fiction films united by the creative freedom, artistic achievement and unflinching visions of their independent producers. INDEPENDENT LENS features unforgettable stories about a unique individual, community or moment in history. The series is supported by interactive companion Web sites and national publicity and community engagement campaigns.
Singer Ruston Kelly meets Melissa Smith, who runs a performing arts program supporting intellectually disabled adults. Bonding over their pasts, Ruston writes a ballad celebrating Melissa's work and the good we can do when we realize our purpose.
Watch breathtaking appraisals at Idaho Botanical Garden, including Idaho State gems & gold nuggets, ca. 1905, 1935 Gum Inc. Mickey Mouse cards, and 1826 portraits attributed to the Guilford County Limner. Which is a $20,000 to $40,000 find?
This season we celebrate the 25 years of Classical Stretch! Join Miranda Esmonde-White for a workout that will help decompress your vertebrae and stretch your spine.
There Might Be Dragons - When the power goes out in headquarters, Odd Squad must figure out a way to control the temperature of dragon eggs. Curriculum: Measurement; using a thermometer and comparing temperatures. Dawn of the Read - Odd Squad takes on a page-turner of a case at the local library, where books are mysteriously coming to life. Curriculum: Algebraic thinking; identifying number patterns; using deductive reasoning to solve problems.
When Koki and Jimmy get walloped by mosquitoes in the Cypress Swamp, Aviva, Martin, and Chris go on a fact-finding adventure to find out exactly why mosquitoes try to steal our blood in the first place!
When Alma and Uncle Nestor get separated from the rest of the family on the subway, Alma remembers the "just-in-case" plan she made with Mami. Can she and Uncle Nestor reunite with the rest of the family before their special dinner reservation? When new neighbors Beto and Emi move in next door, Alma and Beto hit it off straight away. Junior and Beto's little sister, Emi, seem to be fast friends, too until they aren't. Can Alma and Beto figure out what keeps driving them apart?
Liana and Louisa compete to see who's the outdoorsiest twin, but sour the family camping trip in the process. / The Loops kids are bored on their camping trip until Lyla comes up with a game to get everyone excited about being in nature again.
Carl and Nico argue over who gets to have Arugula as their magician's assistant, but what does Arugula want? / Carl realizes he has trouble listening when playing with a cool collection. Can Sheldon teach him how to become a good listener?
A Trip to the Enchanted Garden - The Tiger family is making strawberry pancakes for breakfast this morning, but when Mom looks more closely in the kitchen, she realizes there are no more strawberries left. They all head to the Enchanted Garden, where Mom Tiger shows Daniel the strawberry patch. Daniel is very curious, and learns that if he looks closely, he may be able to answer his own questions about how strawberries grow and learn something new. A Trip to the Crayon Factory - Daniel Tiger, Miss Elaina, and Katerina Kittycat take a fun trip to the factory to see how crayons are made but, O the Owl can't come because he's sick. At the factory, the kids watch the crayons being made, and Daniel looks and listens closely. Daniel has an idea to take pictures at the factory and give them to O at the end of the day, so that O can learn about crayons too!
Rosie's Rules is an 11-minute preschool family sitcom about a little girl just beginning to learn about the fascinating, baffling, thrilling world beyond her family walls. And it doesn't always go smoothly. In her resilient quest to make sense of the world's most mystifying concepts, she often plows her way into comic chaos. It's "learning-by-doing" and she usually does it a little bit wrong before she gets it right.
Elmo, Gabrielle, and Rosita join a basketball team! They meet Coach Jones and their new teammates and begin to practice. Coach Jones calls out each member of the team, but Rosita realizes she didn't get a turn because the coach said "Rosie" instead of "Rosita." As practice continues, the other teammates also start calling Rosita, "Rosie," making Rosita feel frustrated. Her name is "Rosita," not "Rosie" and she's proud of her name. Rosita is hesitant to correct the coach. Elmo and Gabrielle understand that it's hard to tell grown-ups when they've got something wrong. They help Rosita gain courage to tell Coach Jones that she likes to be called "Rosita." Coach Jones apologizes and is happy she told her. Coach Jones tells the rest of the team to call Rosita by the correct name. Names are a big part of who we are and it's important to get them right.
Zadie earns Jr. EMT status, and a ride in the Boo-Boo Blimp, when she assists Ellie on her emergency calls. Then the Wombats artfully use shapes to make a boat-shaped birthday cake for Cece, Carly and Clyde.
Cousin Hodie wants to play with Donkey on a tree swing, but he has a hard time. Can Donkey find a way for both of them to play?/Duck Duck'd new book club book is too huge for her and Donkey to read, but that won't stop them from trying!
"Treasure Hunt" Pinkalicious and Peter are thrilled to meet a real life Pirate, Captain Toothy McSquint! It's not long before Toothy has his new mateys walkin' and talkin' like pirates, as the three search for Toothy's long lost buried treasure. Curriculum: (Theater) Use your body and voice to create a character using evidence based observations, prior knowledge, and inquiry. "Cheer Up, Archie" Pinkalicious and Jasmine are worried that Archie the pinkfish is bored in his fishbowl so they take him outside to play. When that doesn't cheer him up, they go to Aqua the merminnie for help! Curriculum: (Visual Arts) Experiment with different materials, tools, and techniques to make art. Introducing the concept of creating an installation. Interstitial: Kids watch funny woman Marcy Goldberg-Sacks perform and create characters by using her voice, body, and a few helpful props. Then the kids create and perform their own fun characters.
The Rideau Canal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a popular tourist and recreational attraction and the oldest continuously operating canal system in North America. At every bend along the scenic engineering miracle the traveler is gifted with a world of surprises in its adjacent cities, towns and villages. Joseph begins his Rideau Canal journey in Ottawa where he explores the capital's diverse neighborhoods, historic landmarks, farmer's markets and hip restaurants. From the Ottawa Locks he climbs aboard his personal craft and pilots the luxury vessel along the canal's watery trail on placid waters through thick forests to picturesque communities. He grinds flour in an ancient mill, samples "butter tarts" with the Gingerbread Man, blows glass "witch balls" and helps First Nations craftspeople build a birch bark canoe. From visiting a cannabis factory to dining on maple syrup soaked flapjacks and cranking open the 19th century locks by hand, Joseph's Rideau Canal adventure pleases the senses and touches the heart.
Magnificent, wild and culturally rich, Zambia is everything you think Africa is and more. Joseph first flies into the South Luangwa National Park for astonishing wildlife and cultural encounters. We join Joseph on village visits, jeep excursions as well as on a walking safari for close encounters with the King of Beasts! He then heads south along the great Zambezi River. There he canoes through "Hippo City", visits with a pride of lions, and for the icing on the cake journeys to Victoria Falls or as the locals call it, Mosi-oa-Tunya - "The Smoke that Thunders." In one of the world's great wonders he swims in the "Devil's Pool" and leans out into the 300-foot abyss. In the end, he discovers that although Zambia's wildlife is impressive and its natural wonders, breathtaking, it is the majesty of its people's gentle smiles, open hearts, and quiet strength that outshines it all!
Bees are critical to food production across the world. Bees are also dying off at an alarming rate. We journey from Earl's little beehive in downtown Charleston to Honeyman's 100's of hives on the island of St. Croix, USVI and end up at The Honey Bee Research Center in Asheville. We learn more about Bees than we knew you could and meet some of the folks fighting for their existence.
A recent change in Cuban Law has made privately held corporations a possibility for the first time since the Revolution. We learn about the unique challenges of entrepreneurship in Cuba while exploring its deep cultural roots. From Cigars to dried fruit and Afro-Cuban hair products Cuba is undergoing an explosion of growth in the private sector.
In this episode Jerry takes his viewers through the final phases of finishing this beautiful Grand Teton painting by adding final details on cabin, plus painting in the fence and other miscellaneous details to give the painting a more completed affect.
Franklin County's NAACP seeks to recognize the service and sacrifice of its U.S. Colored Troops who served the Union Army during the Civil War.
It used to be that the typical Recreational Vehicle owner was a retiree looking to hit the road to avoid harsh winters, but as more Americans work remotely and housing prices rise, more of us are embracing what's come to be known as "Van Life" - living full or part time on the road in a new class of vehicles. My guests today don't live the van life, but their company, Noke Van Company, has established a reputation for being able to creatively customize vehicles for discerning customers. They're also working on a separate project to revitalize one of the oldest structures in Roanoke for new use as a coffee shop, and I'm excited to get to know them better.
Follow the story of a pine marten as she takes us on a journey through a desert of grey stones called the Burren, home to some of Ireland's most enchanting wildlife.