Dec 05 Watch 8:01 Tariq ‘Black Thought’ Trotter on his impact on hip-hop and new memoir, ‘The Upcycled Self’ By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport, Simon Epstein The Roots are one of hip-hop’s most important and influential groups and lead lyricist and emcee Tariq Trotter, better known by his stage name Black Thought, has established himself among the leading rappers. The Grammy-winner tells his own story in,… Continue watching
Nov 30 Watch 5:43 Simone Leigh’s work explores how Black women have been misrepresented in art and culture By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport Last year, artist Simone Leigh represented the U.S. at what is widely considered the world’s most important exhibition of contemporary art, the Venice Biennale. She was the first Black woman to have that honor. Now, there’s a chance to see… Continue watching
Nov 29 Watch 6:03 How challenges to the Voting Rights Act could reshape the political landscape By Laura Barrón-López, Ali Schmitz Legal challenges surrounding voting rights in multiple states could alter the nation’s political landscape ahead of the 2024 elections. Georgia is redrawing its congressional maps after a judge ruled current maps dilute the power of Black voters. And another ruling… Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch 4:57 Remains of 5 Native Americans returned home 120 years after graves were looted By Kaomi Lee, Twin Cities PBS A Native American tribe in Minnesota recently welcomed home five of its ancestors more than a century after their remains left the state. Their burial sites had been looted by a white landowner who took them to Connecticut and the… Continue watching
Nov 26 Watch 4:04 The cutting-edge work of Native American aerospace engineer Mary Golda Ross By John Yang, Winston Wilde, Harry Zahn, Lana Green As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, for our “Hidden Histories” series, we look at the life and legacy of Mary Golda Ross, the first Native American woman to become an engineer and a pioneering figure of the… Continue watching
Nov 25 Watch 6:25 The complicated legacy of Charles Curtis, first and only Native American vice president By John Yang, Winston Wilde, Azhar Merchant In 1929, Charles Curtis, an enrolled member of the Kaw Nation, became Herbert Hoover's vice president. John Yang speaks with biographer Deb Goodrich and tribal attorney Ken Bellmard about the story of America’s first and only Native American vice president. Continue watching
Nov 19 Watch 4:01 How Osage dancer Maria Tallchief became America’s 1st major prima ballerina By John Yang, Kaisha Young For Native American Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look back on the life of Maria Tallchief, an Osage Nation dancer who left an indelible mark on the world of ballet. Continue watching
Nov 14 Watch 6:58 Museum honors untold stories of enslaved Africans through genealogy By Anne Azzi Davenport, Geoff Bennett Digging deeply into family lineage has taken off with visits to genealogy websites estimated at over 100 million a year. The newly-opened International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, aims to honor untold stories at one of America’s most… Continue watching
Nov 12 Watch 3:12 The story of John Herrington, the 1st Native American in space By John Yang, Satvi Sunkara For Native American Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we bring you the story of John Herrington, a decorated naval officer and trailblazing astronaut. Continue watching
Nov 05 Watch 3:30 How Susan La Flesche Picotte became the 1st Native American medical doctor By John Yang, Winston Wilde November is Native American Heritage Month, a celebration of the traditions and languages of Indigenous communities in the United States. For our “Hidden Histories” series, we look at the story of Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, the first Native American… Continue watching