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Local, USA

Culled from public television stations and independent producers from across the country, LOCAL, USA is a half-hour series featuring fascinating stories of diverse people, curated around a single theme.

Linnentown

31m 28s

The last living descendants of a once-thriving Black neighborhood in Athens, GA, come together to fight to preserve the memory of Linnentown. Their family homes were razed in a 1960s urban renewal project, and now they, along with civic-minded neighbors, unite to try to reclaim their forgotten history and seek redress.

Episodes

  • Linnentown: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Linnentown

    S9 E4 - 31m 28s

    The last living descendants of a once-thriving Black neighborhood in Athens, GA, come together to fight to preserve the memory of Linnentown. Their family homes were razed in a 1960s urban renewal project, and now they, along with civic-minded neighbors, unite to try to reclaim their forgotten history and seek redress.

  • HBCU Week: Innovation: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    HBCU Week: Innovation

    S9 E3 - 22m 50s

    HBCU Week: Innovation explores how HBCU programs are changing and saving lives. Howard University is making history with the only Division One swim program at an HBCU while also teaching the Black community to swim. Claflin University's SmartHOME technology connects a person's physical state to actions to help mitigate health risks, hoping to combat healthcare disparities in minority communities.

  • HBCU Week: Changemakers: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    HBCU Week: Changemakers

    S9 E2 - 26m 18s

    HBCU Week: Changemakers illustrates the power and success of peaceful protests led by students. Witness how Morehouse College's youth leaders exemplify social grace during demonstrations against social injustices in the U.S., and at Morgan State University, the untold story of how this HBCU became one of America's fastest growing universities following the largest student-led protest in Maryland.

  • Road Scholars: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Road Scholars

    S9 E1 - 25m 46s

    In 2009, twelve at-risk Black teenage boys set out to interview Black men from all walks of life. The kids hoped that what they learned might keep them from the streets. Today, they are young men coming of age in an America trying to turn back the clock on tolerance and race. When they reunite with the older generation, can the wisdom of the past help keep them from becoming yet another statistic?

Extras + Features

  • Linnentown | Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Linnentown | Trailer

    S9 E4 - 30s

    The last living descendants of a once-thriving Black neighborhood in Athens, GA, come together to fight to preserve the memory of Linnentown. Their family homes were razed in a 1960s urban renewal project, and now they, along with civic-minded neighbors, unite to try to reclaim their forgotten history and seek redress.

  • HBCU Week: Innovation | Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    HBCU Week: Innovation | Preview

    S9 E3 - 30s

    HBCU Week: Innovation explores how HBCU programs are changing and saving lives. Howard University is making history with the only Division One swim program at an HBCU while also teaching the Black community to swim. Claflin University's SmartHOME technology connects a person's physical state to actions to help mitigate health risks, hoping to combat healthcare disparities in minority communities.

  • HBCU Week: Changemakers | Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    HBCU Week: Changemakers | Preview

    S9 E2 - 30s

    HBCU Week: Changemakers illustrates the power and success of peaceful protests led by students. Witness how Morehouse College's youth leaders exemplify social grace during demonstrations against social injustices in the U.S., and at Morgan State University, the untold story of how this HBCU became one of America's fastest growing universities following the largest student-led protest in Maryland.

  • Road Scholars | Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Road Scholars | Trailer

    S9 E1 - 1m 15s

    In 2009, twelve at-risk Black teenage boys set out to interview Black men from all walks of life. The kids hoped that what they learned might keep them from the streets. Today, they are young men coming of age in an America trying to turn back the clock on tolerance and race. When they reunite with the older generation, can the wisdom of the past help keep them from becoming yet another statistic?

  • Road Scholars | Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Road Scholars | Preview

    S9 E1 - 30s

    In 2009, twelve at-risk Black teenage boys set out to interview Black men from all walks of life. The kids hoped that what they learned might keep them from the streets. Today, they are young men coming of age in an America trying to turn back the clock on tolerance and race. When they reunite with the older generation, can the wisdom of the past help keep them from becoming yet another statistic?

Schedule

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    Local, USA

    In Their Element

    Sunday
    Nov 9

    30 Minutes

    Indigenous leaders in four U.S. communities work to protect a different natural resource -- earth, air, fire and water.
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    Local, USA: Generations Stolen: TVSS: Iconic

    Local, USA

    Generations Stolen

    Sunday
    Nov 9

    30 Minutes

    Native American communities grapple with the fallout of government policies which separated children from their families; the Supreme Court rejects challenges to ICWA, a victory for Native communities working to overcome generations of trauma.
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    Local, USA: Scha'nexw Elhtal'nexw Salmon People: Preserving a Way of Life: TVSS: Iconic

    Local, USA

    Scha'nexw Elhtal'nexw Salmon People: Preserving a Way of Life

    Sunday
    Nov 9

    1 Hour

    The spiritual and cultural connection between the Lummi people and salmon, including challenges posed by dwindling salmon population.
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    Local, USA: Generations Stolen: TVSS: Iconic

    Local, USA

    Generations Stolen

    Friday
    Nov 14

    30 Minutes

    Native American communities grapple with the fallout of government policies which separated children from their families; the Supreme Court rejects challenges to ICWA, a victory for Native communities working to overcome generations of trauma.
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    Local, USA: Generations Stolen: TVSS: Iconic

    Local, USA

    Generations Stolen

    Friday
    Nov 14

    30 Minutes

    Native American communities grapple with the fallout of government policies which separated children from their families; the Supreme Court rejects challenges to ICWA, a victory for Native communities working to overcome generations of trauma.
  • Image
    Local, USA: Generations Stolen: TVSS: Iconic

    Local, USA

    Generations Stolen

    Friday
    Nov 14

    30 Minutes

    Native American communities grapple with the fallout of government policies which separated children from their families; the Supreme Court rejects challenges to ICWA, a victory for Native communities working to overcome generations of trauma.
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    Local, USA: Firelighters: Fire Is Medicine: TVSS: Iconic

    Local, USA

    Firelighters: Fire Is Medicine

    Monday
    Nov 17

    1 Hour

    Women leaders from the Yurok and Karub tribes build resources to share Indigenous practices and create policies to take back Indigenous burning rights.
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    Local, USA: Firelighters: Fire Is Medicine: TVSS: Iconic

    Local, USA

    Firelighters: Fire Is Medicine

    Tuesday
    Nov 18

    1 Hour

    Women leaders from the Yurok and Karub tribes build resources to share Indigenous practices and create policies to take back Indigenous burning rights.
  • Image
    Local, USA: Firelighters: Fire Is Medicine: TVSS: Iconic

    Local, USA

    Firelighters: Fire Is Medicine

    Tuesday
    Nov 18

    1 Hour

    Women leaders from the Yurok and Karub tribes build resources to share Indigenous practices and create policies to take back Indigenous burning rights.

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