PBS NewsHour

March 26, 2023 - PBS News Weekend full episode

Sunday on PBS News Weekend, we look at growing health concerns about “forever chemicals” and what can be done to avoid them. Then, why there are so few Black male teachers in American classrooms. A new documentary is raising awareness about endometriosis, a debilitating disease that is difficult to diagnose. Plus, the story of a Native photographer who captured images of her own community.

What toxic ‘forever chemicals’ are and how to avoid them

6m 21s

A class of toxic chemicals known as PFAS has made its way into food, soil, water and even most people’s blood in America. In March, the EPA proposed the first regulatory standard limiting the quantity of PFAS in drinking water. Erin Bell, an environmental epidemiologist at the State University of New York at Albany, joins Ali Rogin to discuss these “forever chemicals” and our exposure to them.

Previews + Extras

  • Why so few Black men teach in American classrooms: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Why so few Black men teach in American classrooms

    S2023 E85 - 5m 52s

    More than half of public schools report being understaffed, and bringing diversity into the classroom is a big part of the challenge. In the 2020-2021 school year, less than 2 percent of teachers were Black men. Mark Joseph of “Call Me Mister,” a program that supports diverse students pursuing careers in education, joins John Yang to discuss why there are so few Black male teachers.

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    Documentary shows uphill battle for endometriosis treatment

    S2023 E85 - 6m 48s

    Endometriosis affects one in 10 people with uteruses over the course of their lifetime. But despite its debilitating symptoms, it can take years for doctors to correctly diagnose the disease. Ali Rogin speaks with Shannon Cohn, the director of “Below the Belt,” a new documentary that tells the story of several people as they battle endometriosis and fight to raise awareness.

  • The life and legacy of Native photographer Jennie Ross Cobb: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The life and legacy of Native photographer Jennie Ross Cobb

    S2023 E85 - 1m 30s

    This Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting figures whose contributions have often gone unseen. Tonight, we look back at the work of Jennie Ross Cobb, the first known female Native American photographer, who captured personal images of her community.

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