This October, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, amplify Latinx stories and Native voices, and recognize environmental action and American democracy with a special presentation of Latino Public Broadcasting's VOCES, a new climate change film and the start of the eighth season of Stories from the Stage.
As the Latinx diaspora grows globally, we are reminded of the close-knit communities tied together by family, food, language and stories of perseverance. From DACA students fighting to continue their education to the reelection campaign for Rhode Island city councilwoman Carmen Castillo, WORLD Channel is committed to bringing the diverse faces and voices of the Latinx community front and center.
Gun violence is the leading cause of death for American children and teens. Run, Hide, Fight: Growing Up Under the Gun captures how gun violence affects young Americans. PBS News Student Reporting Labs in collaboration with 14 student journalists from five U.S. cities, offer a look into how the same young people that have survived these traumatic events are leading the fight for a safer future.
Against the Current: Life on the Eastern Shore
AGAINST THE CURRENT provides a powerful look at how residents of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, like many coastal towns, are subject to rising sea waters and the challenges it has on their lives and livelihood. Through resilience and perseverance, they learn to co-exist and celebrate their rural home. How can this community shed light on conversations happening around these issues of climate change?
On Sacred Ground
For Indigenous Americans, the sacred is connected to the land and traditional ways of seeing. Kevin rallies to oppose housing development on tribal land; Colleen's relationship with her mother provides a view of the judgement heaped on traditional healing; and Valery takes us on a hike...interrupted by Bigfoot! Three storytellers, three interpretations of ON SACRED GROUND, hosted by Wes Hazard.
FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS
This month on WORLD: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special presentation of Latino Public Broadcasting’s VOCES on Thursdays at 8/7c! Explore October's programming in our monthly viewer's guide.
On Oct. 7, a new climate change film comes to Local, USA: Inundation District examines what happens when billions of dollars are invested into a coastal neighborhood built at sea level. And a new season of Stories from the Stage begins Oct. 21 with stories of moments that prompt us to reflect on What Matters Most.
Plus, honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day with streaming films elevating Native voices, rituals and community togetherness.
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From DACA students fighting to continue their education to the reelection campaign for Rhode Island city councilwoman Carmen Castillo, WORLD Channel is committed to bringing the diverse faces and voices of the Latinx community front and center.
Produced by Latino Public Broadcasting, the acclaimed PBS documentary series VOCES features the best of Latinx arts, culture and history while shining a light on current issues that impact Latinx and Hispanic Americans. VOCES comes to WORLD this Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate the rich diversity of this community's American experience, presenting new and established filmmakers and brings their powerful and illuminating stories to a national audience.
Examining the short-sighted political decisions of one American city in an era of rising seas.
Your vote counts every year. Change begins within every city and town across the nation and radiates upward. WORLD Channel explores theses issues – healthcare, economy, race, immigration, housing, climate change and more – told through the lens of politics and policy and the narrative of the American people.
Some moments prompt us to pause and reflect, serving as gentle reminders of what truly matters most.
Silence in Sikeston is a multi-platform project exploring necessary questions about history, trauma, silence and resilience through one small Missouri city. Find out how to watch the film, listen to the podcast and learn more about the story of Sikeston.
This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, watch films that celebrate Native American history and culture and pay tribute to Indigenous peoples and their contributions to our nation.
Black Americans forced to go North for advanced degrees return home to fight Jim Crow in the South.
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