Searching for Shaniqua
"Searching for Shaniqua" examines the impact that unique, cultural and so-called “ghetto” names have on people’s lives. Working from the question, “What’s in a name?, six African-American women who have all faced stereotyping because of their names, tell their personal stories.
Episodes
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Forest Her: The Next Wave of Conservation
26m 56s
Forest Her is an exploration of the historical roles women have provided to their communities through scientific forest management. From the perspectives of private forest landowners, professional foresters, citizen foresters, and a groundbreaking conservation trailblazer, these women are planting trees and inspiration for a healthier planet for today and tomorrow.
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MPT Sports Desk: Maryland 5 Star
26m 59s
MPT Sports Desk host Jim Hunter gets you ready for Day 3 of MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill.
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Maryland 5 Star: Day 1: Dressage
2h
A proud part of the state of Maryland’s prestigious horse and equestrian tradition, Maryland 5 Star showcases four days of competition in Dressage, Cross-Country, and Show Jumping.
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Maryland 5 Star: Day 2: Dressage
1h 58m
A proud part of the state of Maryland’s prestigious horse and equestrian tradition, Maryland 5 Star showcases four days of competition in Dressage, Cross-Country, and Show Jumping.
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Maryland 5 Star: Day 3: Cross-Country
2h 2m
A proud part of the state of Maryland’s prestigious horse and equestrian tradition, Maryland 5 Star showcases four days of competition in Dressage, Cross-Country, and Show Jumping.
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Maryland 5 Star: Day 4: Show Jumping and Awards
2h 11m
A proud part of the state of Maryland’s prestigious horse and equestrian tradition, Maryland 5 Star showcases four days of competition in Dressage, Cross-Country, and Show Jumping.
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A Short History of Sweet Potato Pie
17m 24s
Pearl Mallory is a staff cook at the St. Mary's Court Retirement Community in Washington, DC. Her specialty, Sweet Potato Pie, with its ingredients borne of her tangled Southern roots and her unyielding devotion to the Lord, inspires extraordinary and unexpected effects on the normally staid residents of St. Mary's.
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P.O.W.: Passing on Wisdom
56m 59s
Vietnam Prisoners of War recall their experiences and the inspirational story of how they not only survived their imprisonment, but found growth and gratitude afterwards. Their stories are juxtaposed with those of recent Naval Academy Midshipmen who are facing the COVID pandemic and applying those same foundational values to their own experiences.
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12th Grade From West Baltimore
56m 33s
Growing up in West Baltimore, a community plagued by generational poverty, drugs, and violence, five high school seniors continue their journey to become the first in their families to go to college. While the pressure of senior year intensifies, their college dream will disappear unless they succeed in navigating the college application process and in securing full funding for college.
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Out to Vote
30m 49s
Set in Baltimore in the runup to the 2020 US Presidential Election, "Out to Vote" follows formerly incarcerated residents who have become leaders for democracy & voting advocacy in their community. Nicole Hanson-Mundell, Bobby Perkins, and Monica Cooper engage marginalized citizens who have been led to believe either that their vote does not matter, or that they would not be welcome at the polls.
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Parables of War
31m 58s
Using a theatrical piece by choreographer Liz Lerman, "Parables of War" explores the intricate nexus that exists between art and artist, representation & personal narrative, and historical truth and contemporary experience. The film witnesses the journey of three men who are, in one way or another, the casualties of war: actor Bill Pullman; dancer Keith Thompson; and former Marine Joshua Bleill.
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Forging Art: Nol Putnam, Artist Blacksmith
28m 46s
Artist-blacksmith Nol Putnam employs centuries-old techniques to make art out of iron and steel. Over four decades, Nol has bent metal into iconic pieces, from his trio of gates at the Washington National Cathedral to whimsical indoor sculptures to colorful poppies in honor of the farriers who served in WWI. Forging Art follows Nol as he talks art, mythology and making metal move.
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