Plus, new series premiere of MaryLand and celebrate AAPI month
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| A Quest for Photographic Justice | | |
| | | An intimate portrait of New York City Chinese-American photographer Corky Lee, Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story reveals the triumphs and tragedies of the man behind the lens. From photos of anti-war movements to hot dog-eating contests, Lee’s artful vignettes capture the indescribable, offering visual portals into the vibrant and interwoven souls of Asian Americans. Watch the film on Monday, May 13, at 10pm on KQED 9. Or stream it online with the PBS App or on KQED Passport. | | |
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| | | A moving portrait of sisterhood that’s full of heart, MaryLand on MASTERPIECE follows two estranged sisters who reunite to unearth the truth about their mother’s sudden death and her double life on the Isle of Man. This is not so much a murder mystery as a compelling tale of two siblings opening up to each other as they work out a string of family secrets. Catch the series premiere on Sunday, May 5, at 9pm on KQED 9. Or stream it with the PBS App or on KQED Passport. | | |
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| Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month at KQED | | |
| | | KQED is proud to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and has curated documentaries, series and shows this May. The television programming lineup includes Season 6 of Lucky Chow; To Be Takei; Asian Americans; Fanny: The Right to Rock; and much more. | | |
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| KQED Looks Back on 70 Years | | |
| | When KQED went on the air on April 5, 1954, it was one of a handful of stations in a new field referred to as the “educational TV movement.” Conceived initially as a teaching tool, the station quickly broadened its scope to include entertainment and public affairs programming. KQED’s call letters were suggested by Beverly Day, the wife of station cofounder James Day. The QED is Latin for "quod erat demonstrandum" meaning “thus it has been demonstrated.”
Follow KQED on Instagram as we celebrate our 70th anniversary.
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| Sign Up for K Onda KQED Newsletter | | |
| | | We launched a new newsletter dedicated to elevating Latinx voices in the Bay Area. Get perspectives from local changemakers you won't hear anywhere else. | | |
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| Discover the Voices of the Next Generation | | |
| | | Last week, Bay Area high schoolers took over KQED airwaves and online programming for the seventh annual Youth Takeover. Their stories about how today’s issues impact their lives were featured on programs like Forum, Perspectives, Rightnowish, Political Breakdown, The California Report Magazine and more. All of the stories from these fresh and powerful voices can be found online in the KQED Youth Takeover Showcase. Listen, learn and be inspired by the next generation. | | |
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What We’re Listening to | | | California's Beloved Abalone Sea Snails Are Struggling. Here's Why
Bay Curious listener Lorraine Page likes to comb the Pescadero beaches for treasures in her spare time. She used to find abalone shells often, but says in the last 10 years she hasn't seen any. She wants to know: What happened to all the abalone? | | |
| | Why Are There So Few School Buses in California?
Have you ever noticed how few school buses there are in California? A survey by the Federal Highway Administration found that nationally, almost 40 percent of school-aged kids ride a school bus. In California, that number is only 8 percent. Why? Bay Curious producer Katrina Schwartz dives into how a proposition led to California’s lack of school buses. | | |
| | Podcast Community Spotlight: Out There
The Podcast Community Spotlight is an initiative from the PRX Podcast Garage and KQED that promotes the work of independent podcast producers. This month’s spotlight is on Out There, a narrative podcast featuring stories about people’s life-changing experiences in nature. Their new season, Silence, takes listeners around the globe, exploring how we find stillness amidst the noise of life — whether that's in photographing the stars, hiking the Grand Canyon or visiting a national park in Korea. | |
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