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How Black People Built American Democracy: A Juneteenth Celebration • WXXI News (FM 105.9)

The promise of American democracy could not be fulfilled until all Americans were free.

How Black People Built American Democracy: A Juneteenth Celebration airs Wednesday, June 19 at 12 p.m. on WXXI News (FM 105.9)

Following the moment of Black liberation marked by Juneteenth, Black Americans began the ongoing project of securing and protecting their rights to vote, and to lead. This Juneteenth, join “Notes From America with Kai Wright” to trace the lineage of our democracy being actualized to the period after emancipation, when political leadership like that of Texas Congresswoman Barbara Jordan emerged and began to shape the potential and the power of the Black vote on our nation. Recorded live at Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church – a historically Black house of worship in Houston where Jordan was a member – host Wright and Jordan biographer Mary Ellen Curtin explore the legacy of the first Black woman elected to the Texas senate after Reconstruction. They also discuss how Black voters continue to shape politics in an election year that’s crucial to the sustainability of our democracy.

PBS News Special: CNN Presidential Debate Simulcast • WXXI-TV + WXXI News

PBS provides live coverage and analysis of the debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. 

PBS News Special: CNN Presidential Debate Simulcast airs Thursday, June 27 at 9 p.m. on WXXI-TV.

The broadcast will begin with a simulcast of The CNN Presidential Debate, followed immediately by PBS News special coverage co-anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett, with reporting from White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López and Capitol Hill correspondent Lisa Desjardins, and expert analysis from additional guests.

Live coverage from NPR will also air on WXXI News and stream at WXXINews.org.

Wish WXXI’s Capitol Bureau chief Karen DeWitt a happy retirement • Sign her card

Sign Karen DeWitt’s card and wish her a happy retirement

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After 34 years of holding truth to power in Albany, WXXI and New York Public News Network Capitol Bureau Chief Karen DeWitt is retiring. Karen recently sat down with Evan Dawson on “Connections with Evan Dawson” to discuss the biggest stories from her career, her favorite moments, and her observations from decades of covering Albany. You can listen to the episode here.

Ringside Stories: The Heart and Hustle of Pro Wrestling • WXXI-TV

This documentary produced by Rochester’s Cordell Cordaro and Gabe Del Vecchio delves into the lives of local wrestlers in the Flower City.

Ringside Stories: The Heart and Hustle of Pro Wrestling airs Saturday, June 15 at 11:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV

It reveals the passion and dedication these athletes have for their craft. Wrestling gives them a sense of purpose and community, helping them overcome personal struggles and adversity. These wrestlers aren’t yet household names; they work at the grassroots level, traveling from town to town. Their commitment and love for wrestling shine through, offering a universal story of finding fulfillment in following one’s passion, even when it’s not widely accepted. Their journey embodies the universal yearning to pursue one’s passion, even in the face of doubt or rejection.

POV: King Coal • WXXI-TV

Exploring coal’s legacy with the Sundance sensation King Coal.

POV: King Coal airs Monday, June 24 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV

KING COAL, the 2023 Sundance Film Festival breakout hit, follows the personal memories of a 4th generation coal miner’s daughter to meditate on the complex history and future of the coal industry, the communities it has shaped, and the myths it has created.

American Documentary’s Oscar®, Emmy® and Peabody Award-winning signature series, POV, has acquired the 2023 Sundance Film Festival feature documentary, King Coal, directed by Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Elaine McMillion Sheldon (Heroin(e)) and produced by Academy Award®-winners Shane Boris and Diane Becker (Navalny) and Peabody Award-winner Peggy Drexler (My Name is Pauli Murray). King Coal will make its national broadcast premiere as part of POV’s upcoming 37th season launching summer 2024. POV is America’s longest running non-fiction series on television

Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo • WXXI-TV

Host Jesus Trejo travels America, meeting rising comedians who use stand-up to explore the nation’s diversity with a blend of hilarious comedy and social commentary.

Roots of Comedy with Jesus Trejo Airs Fridays at 10 p.m. beginning June 21 on WXXI-TV

In the upcoming episodes Jesus Trejo, chronicles his journey across America, where he engages with a dynamic ensemble of comedians. Through their stand-up routines, they delve into the rich tapestry of the nation. Join Trejo as he encounters Ali Sultan, Vanessa Gonzalez, Eeland Stribling, Tatanka Means, Adam Pasi, and Sierra Katow.

Professor T, Season 3 • WXXI-TV

The award-winning drama series Professor T returns to WXXI-TV for a third captivating season.

Professor T, Season 3 Begins Airing on Sunday, June 16 at 8 p.m. on WXXI-TV

In PROFESSOR T Season 3, Ben Miller’s brilliant Professor finds himself behind bars, navigating prison life while the police rely on his expertise to solve complex cases. With Frances de la Tour and Juliet Stevenson returning, expect suspense, and mysteries unraveled in this gripping crime drama.

Photo: Professor T • Provided by PBS

Opportunity Knock$ • WXXI-TV

This reality series showcases the art of turning a financial challenge into an opportunity for growth.

Opportunity Knock$ Episodes Airs Sundays at 5 p.m., Beginning June 16 on WXXI-TV

OPPORTUNITY KNOCK$ is a series that showcases complex financial challenges and transforms them into economic success stories. Six families are paired with three nationally known financial experts who offer financial guidance to empower the families. Viewers witness aspirational journeys towards financial freedom and life transformations in each episode.

Photo: opportunity knocks • Provided by APT

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