Television
On WXXI-TV
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Prince Among Slaves, airing Monday, February 4 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV 21 (cable 11) and WXXI-HD (cable 1011/DT21.1), tells the forgotten true story of an African prince who was enslaved in Mississippi for 40 years before finally achieving freedom and becoming one of the most famous men in America.
Mos Def narrates. |
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African American Lives 2 airs Wednesdays, February 6 and 13 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV 21 (cable 11) and WXXI-HD
(cable 1011/DT21.1), Poet Maya Angelou, author Bliss Broyard, actor Don Cheadle, publisher Linda Johnson Rice, athlete Jackie Joyner-Kersee, comedian Chris Rock, rock ’n’ roll legend Tina Turner are just a few who will tell their compelling stories of personal discoveries in African American Lives 2, a sequel to the acclaimed African American Lives (2006). Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. returns as the series’ host, guiding genealogical investigations down through the 20th century, Reconstruction, slavery and early U.S. history, and presenting cutting-edge genetic analysis that locates participants’ ancestors in Africa, Europe
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Independent Lens “Banished”, airing Tuesday, February 19 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV 21
(cable 11),tells the story of three counties that violently expelled African American families from their towns a century ago --and the descendants that return to learn a shocking history. |
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Radio
On AM 1370
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Memories of the Movement, airing Saturday, February 2 at 3 p.m. on AM1370/FM-HD91.5-2,celebrates the courage, conviction and commitment of the everyday people who made extraordinary contributions to American social progress. Tavis Smiley hosts. |
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The Little Rock Nine: From Destination Freedom, airing Saturday, February 9 at 3 p.m. on AM1370/FM-HD91.5-2, profiles the nine extraordinary black students who entered racially segregated Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 25, 1957. Their goal was to receive the same quality education afforded their white counterparts. Most Americans only knew of the social and political upheaval their efforts caused — not Ernest Green, Elizabeth Eckford, Jefferson Thomas, Dr. Terrence Roberts, Carlotta Walls LaNier, Minnijean Brown Trickey, Gloria Ray Karlmark, Thelma Mothershed-Wair and Melba Pattillo Beals. Host donnie l. betts examines why they succeeded where
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The Last Letter Home airing Saturday, February 16 at 3 p.m. on AM1370/FM-HD91.5-2, is a poignant retelling in radio drama and interview of the experience during World War II of the all African-American 332nd fighter group, also known as the Tuskegee Airmen. Producer and host donnie l. betts recreates this powerful tale through the fictionalized writing of a fighter pilot, who in a letter to his mother, describes how he hopes to drop "Mein Kampf" on Hitler's office in Berlin as the U.S. bombs the city. |
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Swingtime airs Saturday, February 23 at 3 p.m. on AM1370/FM-HD91.5-2. , In this film narrator Tonea Stewart profiles three of the most famous Swing bands in 1930s and 40s. The program features the Bama State Collegians, the Prairie
View Co-eds and the International Sweethearts of Rhythm. |
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African American Educational
Awareness Film series
WXXI is also proud to host its first African American Educational Awareness Film Series, every Saturday in February from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at its studios (280 State Street). The screenings, each followed by a discussion, are free and open to the public, but reservations are required. To reserve your seat, call Shelley Figueroa at (585) 258-0278 or email her sfigueroa@wxxi.orgThe featured films and the presenters are:
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2/2 – The Pact
This gritty, provocative film tells the true-life story of three friends from the 'hood, who made a pact in high school to find a way to go to college and then medical school. They not only accomplished this, but they're now spreading the word to inspire other inner-city kids to stay off of drugs, out of gangs and to take the educational route to a better life.
2/2 This film and discussion will be presented by Nyree Strong, Rochester City School District, Director of African and African-American Studies.
2/9 – American Blackout
In this Sundance prize-winning indictment of the election process, guerilla journalist Ian Inaba follows the efforts of Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney to expose the disturbing tactics that systematically disenfranchise black voters and silence dissent.
2/9 This film and discussion will be presented by Lovely Warren, Rochester City Council
2/16 – A Panther in Africa
Produced by Aaron Matthews, this film tells the story of Pete O’Neal, one of the last exiles from the time of Black Power, when young rebels advocated black pride, unity, community service and sometimes violence. This event is a collaboration with P.O.V., PBS’ award-winning nonfiction series.
2/16 This film and discussion will be presented by Wade Norwood, Finger Lakes Health System Agency.
2/23 – Fannie Lou Hamer: Courage & Faith
This film chronicles the extraordinary life of Fannie Lou Hamer. Also screening is
Malcolm's Echo: The Legacy of Malcolm X., which centers around the pilgrimage to Malcolm X's burial site that has taken place every year on his birthday since his assassination in 1965.
2/23 This film and discussion will be presented by Arlette Miller-Smith of St. John Fisher College. (Fannie Lou Hammer film)
2/23 This film and discussion will be presented by Nate Brown, Jr., Piney Woods School, Operation Higher Learning. (Malcolm X film) |
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