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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY & CULTURE
Celebrate Black History Month this year with a closer look at the lives of various Black Americans who have made their mark on history — from the wetlands of southern Florida to the bright lights of Broadway. We invite you to discover the rich and inspirational stories of discovery, belonging, creativity, and perseverance from Black people and communities around both the nation, and the world.
THURSDAYS AT 7:00 PM IN FEBRUARY
Roots, Race & Culture
PBS Utah's Roots, Race & Culture invites audiences into bold and honest conversations about race, identity, and culture, from the perspectives and shared experiences of Utah’s Black and POC communities. Hosts and Producers Lonzo Liggins and Danor Gerald cut through the fluff, tackling tough topics with humor, insight, and empathy.
The show is streaming on the PBS App and online. Each original episode is also available as a podcast.
premieres TUESDAYS at 8:00 PM IN FEBRUARY
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven Story
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History is a four-part series tracing the rich, complex relationship between Black and Jewish Americans — defined by solidarity and strained by division. Drawn together by racism and antisemitism, they forged civic and cultural bonds, especially during the civil rights era. The series explores both the challenges and enduring promise of that alliance.
VIDEOS TO WATCH
The following two playlists are filled with PBS and local PBS Utah produced videos for you to enjoy. A larger viewing library is available with PBS Utah Passport.
WE WANT THE FUNK!
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The syncopated story of funk music, from its roots to the explosion of '70s urban funk and beyond.
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Independent Lens
WE WANT THE FUNK!
Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect
Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
Let My People Go
Great Performances
Hamlet
Great Performances
Purlie Victorious
John Lewis - Get in the Way
John Lewis - Get in the Way
Independent Lens
The Picture Taker
Finding Your Roots
Love & Basketball
Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
America ReFramed
The Cost of Inheritance
American Experience
Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP
Roots, Race & Culture
Being Black Latter-day Saints
Hear stories from Black Latter-Day Saints of faith, endurance, and the history of the LDS church.
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Roots, Race & Culture
Being Black Latter-day Saints
PBS Utah
The Black Church Essay | PBS Utah
This Is Utah
Hive Hope
This Is Utah
Curly Me!
Roots, Race & Culture
Jazzin’ in the Beehive State
Let's Talk
Jami + Mohamed
Roots, Race & Culture
Is Race a Choice?
This Is Utah
Ngoma y’Africa Cultural Center
This Is Utah
A Poet's Mind
FOR KIDS & PARENTS
Celebrate Black History Month this year with a closer look at the lives of many Black Americans who have made their mark on history. We invite you to discover the rich and inspirational stories of discovery, belonging, creativity, and perseverance from Black people and communities around both the nation, and the world! PBS Learning Media has compiled a great classroom resource to learn about Black history and culture. Check it out!
Show Premiere: Phoebe & Jay WATCH A FULL EPISODE | Paint on the Mail
Listen to the Let's Celebrate Black History Song! from Sesame Street
PODCASTS
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Breaking the Concrete Ceiling
When people talk about the "glass ceiling," they're talking about the barriers women face when trying to reach higher positions in the workplace — but for women of color, the ceiling isn't made of glass, but of concrete. Read More >
