PBS to Air “Birthing Justice” During Black Maternal Health Week in April
New federal data reveals the unfortunate truth for Black mothers across the country – as the national maternal mortality rate rose during the pandemic, Black...
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John David Washington Discusses the ‘Magic’ He Felt Seeing His Dad Denzel Perform for the First Time
Like father, like son...literally!...
But, Don’t Take Our Word For It! Emmys to Honor LeVar Burton for ‘Reading Rainbow’
Congratulations LeVar Burton and "Reading Rainbow!"...
‘True Blood’ Actor Joe Manganiello Finds Out on ‘Finding Your Roots’ That He’s Part Black
The descendant of a slave — True Blood actor finds out he has the blood of a former slave running through his veins....
Michelle Obama Partners with PBS to Read to Kids Virtually
Thanks to PBS, viewers will be able to read along with Michelle Obama every week on PBS Kids in partnership with Penguin Random House....
New Documentary Exposes Discrimination Toward Black Girls In U.S. Schools
PBS released a new documentary called PUSHOUT: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools, exposing the cruel treatment against school-aged black girls....
Tavis Smiley Ordered to Pay PBS $1.5 Million for Violating Morals Clause
After countersuing Tavis Smiley in his wrongful termination lawsuit, PBS wins $1.5 million after the jury found he violated his contract....
New Reality Show Mines Family Albums for Black History
In need of a black history lesson? You might start by watching the PBS debut of 'Family Pictures USA' on PBS Aug. 12th and 13th....
Tavis Smiley To ‘Fight Back’ After Show Is Suspended by PBS Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
PBS has suspended distribution of "Tavis Smiley" amid "troubling allegations" against the TV show's host. Now, Smiley says he intends to "fight back."...
New Maya Angelou Documentary to Debut on PBS for Black History
Maya Angelou’s poem And Still I Rise remains a triumphant anthem of transcendence over adversity. Now a documentary about her life embracing that theme is...