Women's History Programming

WXXI celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of women with documentaries and stories that spotlight women's experiences in history.

Featured Programming

The Future of Work Virtual Events

Tuesday, October 26, 2021 - 12:00pm

Join us for a weekly series of virtual events to accompany the airing of the PBS Future of Work Series. Conversations include discussion of topics involving the future of work addressing quality career paths, addressing issues of race and equity, the impact of technology, lessons from young workers, continuing to work longer, women's roles in the workplace and supporting mental health.

Women and The Vote

Monday, October 25, 2021 - 9:00pm

on WXXI-TV

This film documents visitors at suffragists gravesites to mark the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendments on Election Day 2020.

Watch On-Demand Metcalfe Park: Black Vote Rising

Follow a mother and daughter team as they prepare their Milwaukee community for the 2020 presidential election.

PBS Digital Studios Playlist: Race, civil rights, and the American justice system on-demand playlist

A playlist of content from PBS Digital Studios and friends that addresses race, civil rights history, and the American justice system.

DISCOVERING NEW YORK SUFFRAGE STORIES ON-DEMAND

The 70-year fight for suffrage began in Central and Western New York, an epicenter of reform. Women began their battle for the vote in the mid-1800s. This part of the upstate region was an epicenter of reform, tackling societal issues like abolition, religion, temperance, and women’s rights. Success depended on many women whose stories are often forgotten. Watch On-Demand & Access Classroom Resources

Watch On-Demand American Experience: The Vote

Watch Part 1 and Part 2 On-Demand: This film, tells the dramatic story of the epic — and surprisingly unfamiliar — crusade waged by American women for the right to vote.

Shaping the Future of Work: A Conversation About Race and Work Virtual Live Event

Wednesday, September 15, 2021 - 12:00pm

Join a live conversation about race and work with Plinio Ayala, President and CEO of Per Scholas, and Maurice Jones, President and CEO of OneTen as part of the discussion around the Future of Work.

Future of Work Virtual Preview/Panel Discussion Event

Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 7:00pm

Join moderator Kara Miller, host of public radio's Innovation Hub, for a panel discussion and highlights from the PBS series Future of Work, followed by a live Q&A.