September 2026 marks the seventh season of MPT’s tribute to the legacy, excellence, and impact of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), sharing the under-told stories of sacrifice, courage, and hope.
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Ghost in the Machine reveals AI’s troubled history and present-day impacts. Monday at 10pm.
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Discover the legacy and history of Howard University’s Women’s Basketball Team.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. maps the roots of actor Kate Burton and media mogul Barry Diller. Tueday at 8pm.
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Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid took a smart and methodical approach to robbery. Tuesday at 9pm.
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Explore the story of writer Julia Alvarez, who blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors. Tuesday at 10pm.
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NEWS & INFO
Measles outbreak, state Superintendent on the new school year - State Circle (Friday, August 28, 2026)
Dr. Carey Wright on the new school year; measles outbreaks in three Maryland counties; saving local independent pharmacies; and a judge’s ruling invalidating a newly approved ballot question.
Tips for back-to-school anxiety, Baltimore's public golf courses - Direct Connection (Monday, August 31, 2026)
How to help your kids with the stress and anxiety of going back to school, plus, teeing off on one of Baltimore's network of public golf courses.
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Remembering 9/11: "They Hit the Pentagon"
Twenty-five years have passed, but the painful memories of 9/11 remain. MPT State Circle reporter Nancy Yamada speaks with two journalists who reported from the Pentagon on that fateful day: retired WUSA9 reporter Dave Statter and retired WUSA9 photographer Greg Guise.
October 3 & 4, 2026, 9am - 4pm
Register for the next taping of Chesapeake Collectibles!
Don't miss your chance to be part of our Season 14 live taping of Chesapeake Collectibles. Bring your heirlooms, oddities, and your retro relics to be evaluated by our expert appraisers, and discover what your prized possessions could be worth! Registration closes September 19.
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HBCU Month
September 2026 marks the seventh season of MPT’s tribute to the legacy, excellence, and impact of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), sharing the under-told stories of sacrifice, courage, and hope.
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The Historic HBCU Photograph | HBCU Week NOW
A commemoration of a moment in history when alumni from HBCUs gather for a historic photo.
The Marlow Murder Club: Episode 2
As the suspects’ secrets unravel, the trio struggles to find a clear motive.
Hampton University: One of the Wonders of the World
The history of Hampton University and the legacy of past-President, Dr. William R. Harvey.
Marble Hall Murders: Episode 2
Atticus Pünd interrogates the Chalfont family. Susan discovers Miriam Crace may have been murdered.
Verdi's Requiem: The Met Remembers 9/11
The Met Opera presents a special performance of Verdi Requiem to commemorate 9/11.
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Chesapeake Bay Week Programs
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Climate, Nature & Our Planet
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Maryland Farm & Harvest
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Chesapeake Collectibles
Explore the region's history through the intriguing stories of its antiques and treasures. And their values will amaze you!
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[Emmy Nominated] - Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect
Explore the life and legacy of the nation’s first African American Supreme Court justice.
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Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
Meet the woman who repeatedly risked her life and freedom to liberate others from slavery.
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Becoming Frederick Douglass
Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the nation’s most influential leaders.
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Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom and Becoming Frederick Douglass
Two original documentaries and a companion website shed light on the lives of a pair of towering icons in the struggle to end slavery.
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