Unladylike 2020: American Masters
Fri, 7/10 | 8PM ON WKNO & WKNO2
Explore the diverse and little-known American women from the turn of the 20th century, and contemporary women who follow in their footsteps.
Race in America
WKNO WILL BROADCAST A SERIES OF FILMS AND NEW SPECIALS FOCUSED ON RACE IN AMERICA.
“As a media system that serves every person in America, we stand with the Black community, and we stand against racism and hate," said Paula Kerger, President & CEO of PBS.
"In the coming days and weeks, we will use our national reach and community presence to deepen understanding, foster conversation and enable meaningful change. And we will continue to stand behind our courageous journalists, whose unwavering commitment to speak truth to power is essential to the strength of our democracy.”
Frontline - “COVID’s Hidden Toll”
Tues, 7/21 | 9PM on WKNO
Sun, 7/22 | 9PM on WKNO2
Learn about how the COVID crisis has hit vulnerable immigrants and undocumented workers.
Independent Lens - “Survival by Zip Code"
Sun, 7/19 | 2AM on WKNO
Sun, 7/19 | 9PM on WKNO2
Learn the inextricable links between extreme weather, extreme disparity, and extreme racism.
POV - “We Are the Radical Monarchs”
Sun, 7/26 | 2AM on WKNO
Sun, 7/26 | 9PM on WKNO2
Discover the Radical Monarchs - an alternative to the Scout movement for girls of color.
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