Join GPB's Virginia Prescott for a live discussion with award-winning historian, columnist, documentary filmmaker, and author Jonathan Alter as he talks about his new book His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life.
This event is produced by Call to Mind, American Public Media’s initiative to foster new conversations about mental health, and will be recorded for national broadcast distribution. Call to Mind may contact registrants about this event and future content.
In celebration of Poetry Month, meet with “America’s Favorite Rapping Teacher” Dwayne Reed to hear all about Simon B. Rhymin’. Inspired by the children he teaches and his hometown of Chicago, Dwayne has a passion for education and music. Using the power of rap and rhyme, Dwayne shows us that even the underdog can make a difference.
In a time of escalating violence against Asian Americans, our hope is to raise consciousness, forge partnerships and engage people across the country in civic dialogue. The roundtable conversation among national community leaders will explore the themes of the film and the broader cultural and historical context of today's tragic headlines.
Judy Woodruff, Anchor and Managing Editor for PBS NewsHour, and Peabody Award-Winning Journalist Diane Rehm will discuss the upcoming film, explore the right-to-die movement in America, and talk about how to have the conversations surrounding end-of-life wishes.
FRONTLINE, Detroit Public Television, PBS Books and GBH, invite you to share this special talk from the
Penny Stamps Speaker Series with your audience with Raney Aronson-Rath and Lynette Clemetson, Director of Wallace House.
Join audiences nationwide on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 7:00 pm ET, for a virtual celebration of American Masters – Oliver Sacks: His Own Lifefeaturing highlights from the film and a panel discussion with Ric Burns (Director, Oliver Sacks: His Own Life), Kate Edgar (Executive Director, The Oliver Sacks Foundation) and Dr. Blanca Valdovinos (Director, Spanish Language Neurology Clinic, University of Rochester Medical Center)moderated by Jenna Flanagan (Host, MetroFocus, The WNET Group).
Join us for a virtual exploration of the traditions of the Black Church with selected footage from Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s newest film, followed by a panel discussion hosted by GPB’s Leah Fleming.
Written by Atlanta’s bestselling author, playwright, and Civil Rights Activist, Pearl Cleage, this original animated short celebrates the power of youth to change history.
