Why Gordon Parks’ Most Famous Photo Almost Wasn’t Released | The Bigger Picture with Vincent Brown | PBS
During World War II, renowned photographer Gordon Parks created an image seen as a searing indictment of racial politics in the United States.
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How an FBI Poster Became a Black Power Symbol | The Bigger Picture with Vincent Brown | PBS
How did an FBI Wanted poster transform activist and academic Angela Y. Davis into a symbol of Black Power and liberation?
“Of Boys and Men:” Why the Modern Male Is Struggling
Many American boys and men are struggling in the classroom and in the workplace. Author Richard Reeves explains this phenomenon.
Connecting w/ Dave Eggers | Attribution Ep. 18
Author Dave Eggers talks about the need for genuine connection and helping the young tell their life stories.
This Photo of U.S. Immigration Isn’t What You Think | The Bigger Picture with Vincent Brown | PBS
This episode of "The Bigger Picture with Vincent Brown" explores the story behind Alfred Stieglitz’s iconic photo “The Steerage.”
This Photo Isn’t What It Looks Like | The Bigger Picture with Vincent Brown | PBS
Host Vincent Brown challenges the most common assumption about an iconic photograph of ethnographer Frances Densmore and Piegan Blackfeet.
The Lasting Impact of Slavery in New Jersey | Part 2 of 2
This documentary continues the exploration of slavery in New Jersey with moving stories from the 19th century.
The Forgotten Story of New Jersey’s Enslaved People | Part 1 of 2
This film seeks to fill a gap in Garden State history by sharing the little-known legacy of slavery across New Jersey.
How Incarceration Affects the Mental Health of the Justice-Impacted
The PBS documentary and impact campaign “Facing Suicide” is pushing to destigmatize the public mental health crisis.
The Real Story Behind This Iconic 9/11 Photo | The Bigger Picture with Vincent Brown | PBS
Host Vincent Brown explores the real story behind “Raising the Flag at Ground Zero” by photographer Thomas E. Franklin.
How Did So Many Americans Get Caught in “The Debt Trap?”
Wall Street Journal reporter Josh Mitchell traces the roots and explosive growth of the student debt behemoth in his new book "The Debt Trap."
Learning to Live: The Resilient Path After Prison
"Learning to Live: The Resilient Path After Prison" was created as a local companion to "Facing Suicide," explores those impacted by suicide.