For more than a decade, renowned Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has helped to expand America’s sense of itself, stimulating a national conversation about identity with humor, wisdom, and compassion.
For more than a decade, renowned Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. has helped to expand America’s sense of itself, stimulating a national conversation about identity with humor, wisdom, and compassion.
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The Neiger family lived a peaceful life in Krakow's Jewish community when the arrival of World War II changed their lives forever. When Nazi soldiers forced the family from their home into the harsh life of the Ghetto, they made a vow to escape as a family.
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"Big Sonia" explores what it means to be a survivor and how intergenerational trauma affects families and generations. A poignant story of generational trauma and the power of truth-telling to heal us all.
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In this companion piece to After Auschwitz, the same six women share testimony of their time as teenagers in the concentration camp, demonstrating the power of laughter and community in the face of evil.
The conference features keynote presentations and breakout sessions, along with opportunities for community organizations and vendors to share information. Explore now
Meet Malik, Zadie, and Zeke—three energetic and creative marsupial siblings who live with their grandmother in her treehouse apartment!
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College (and High School seniors) are invited to join our summer program—WQPT PBS Ambassadors, our award-winning volunteer program gives students hands-on experience in marketing and public relations.
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As extreme weather in the U.S. impacts more people—with longer heat waves, more intense rainstorms, megafires, and droughts—discover how Americans are fighting back by marshaling ancient wisdom and innovating new solutions.
Scientist Mária Telkes dedicated her career to harnessing the power of the sun. Though undercut and thwarted by her male colleagues, she persevered to design the first successfully solar-heated house in 1948 and held more than 20 patents.
How can sand, blown by the wind, form such intricate and beautiful patterns as ripples and dunes? The answer is a surprising secret of self-organization.
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