| | | Black History Month — Stories Worth Knowing | | KQED proudly celebrates Black History Month in February with online and television broadcast stories that honor the expansive achievements and experiences of black Americans, from musical innovations to a young mayor making history in one California city. |
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| | | Throughout February, KQED Public Television will air special programming around Black History Month. You can also find some of our Black History Month programs on Comcast XFINITY On Demand, including Lorraine Hansberry: American Masters, John Lewis — Get in the Way and more. Just choose "Get Local" on your On Demand menu and look for the KQED Black History folder. | | |
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| | | Oakland-based artist Zena Carlota is one of a handful of women in the U.S. who play the kora, a traditional 21-string harp from West Africa. | | |
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| | | While we wait for old Hollywood to catch up with today's demand for diversity, tune in to the future of cinema at Film School Shorts. Enjoy two new short films by up-and-coming black women directors — uNomalanga and the Witch and Sweet Sweet Country. | | |
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| | | Meet Michael Tubbs — he's the first black mayor of Stockton, California, and the youngest mayor in the entire state. From investing in the city's youth to piloting a universal basic income program, Mayor Tubbs wants to put Stockton on the map. | | |
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