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Standing Against Racism: Fostering Unity Through Dialogue

Understanding racism

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To help citizens better understand racial issues challenging our nation, MPT presents several initiatives and a wide selection of programs to watch now via on-demand streaming. We hope these resources provide insight and promote understanding.

Airing on MPT for Black History Month

Local USA: Beyond the Field
Monday, February 3 at 9pm

Inside the CIAA: Impact
Monday, February 3 at 9:30pm

Great Migrations: A People on the Move – Streets Paved with Gold
Tuesday, February 4 at 9pm

Ben's Ten Chattel Slavery on Maryland's Eastern Shore
Monday, February 10 at 9pm

Great Migrations: A People on the Move – One Way Ticket Back
Tuesday, February 11 at 9pm

The Dream Whisperer
Monday, February 17 at 9pm

Great Migrations: A People on the Move – Coming to America
Tuesday, February 18 at 9pm

American Masters "The Disappearance of Miss Scott"
Friday, February 21 at 10pm

Journeys of Black Mathematicians: Forging Resilience
Sunday, February 23 at 3pm

Journeys of Black Mathematicians: Creating Pathways
Sunday, February 23 at 4pm

Hope in the Struggle: The Josie Johnson Story
Sunday, February 23 at 5pm

The Golden Year: Howard Women's Basketball
Monday, February 24 at 9pm

The Historic HBCU Photograph
Monday, February 24 at 9:30pm

American Experience "The NAACP and Its Architects"
Tuesday, February 25 at 9pm

Let us hear from you

To engage in a deeper conversation, please contact us at standingagainstracism@mpt.org.

National Productions

Programming Initiatives

HBCU Week 2021

Historically Black Colleges and UNiversities

HBCU Week

Hear the under-told stories of sacrifice, courage, innovation, and hope found in the collective experience of these important American institutions.

Un(re)solved

This multiplatform investigation from FRONTLINE examines the federal effort to grapple with America’s legacy of more than 150 civil rights era killings.

Race Resources

Additional Resources

A curated selection of external programs and educational materials that seeks to provide insight and understanding on racism.

MPT Digital Studios

PBS Programs to Watch Now