Panhandle PBS To Air Multiple Series About The Impact Of Racism In The County

Panhandle PBS will be airing a series of Frontline, POV, Independent Lens and other Iconic Series that touch on the impact of racism in the County. 

On Thursday, June 4 at 8pm, The Talk – Race in America will air and tells six stories of struggle between people of color and law enforcement in America.

On Friday, June 5 at 8pm, Panhandle PBS will air a new special, Race Matters: America in Crisis: A PBS Newshour Special and will focus on the frustration pouring out onto American streets, outrage about police brutality, and America’s racial disparities in the economy, education, criminal justice system, housing and health care, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

At 9pm, Panhandle PBS will air John Lewis – Get in the Way. The son of sharecroppers, John Lewis grew up in rural isolation, seemingly destined to a bleak, segregation-imposed future. 

On Monday, June 15 at 8pm America Black and Blue will report from across the country, and include interviews with key leaders and participants in the struggle for racial justice, accountability and equity, as well as voices from law enforcement.

To learn more about other series to be aired on Panhandle PBS click here.