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Eyes on the Prize
The definitive story of the civil rights era from the point of view of the ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement, and embodied a struggle whose reverberations continue to be felt today.
A Viewer's Guide to EYES ON THE PRIZE
Follow our episode-by-episode timeline on the pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement.
Professional Black Girl
Covering everyday topics like hairstyles and hair care, personal fashion and style, Professional Black Girl features a curated selection of episodes from the popular web series. Every story is like a conversation with a woman you know, whether it is your homegirl, your sister, your auntie, or your mama.
Independent Lens: Coded Bias
Follow M.I.T. Media Lab computer scientist Joy Buolamwini, along with data scientists, mathematicians, and watchdog groups from all over the world, as they fight to expose the discrimination within facial recognition algorithms now prevalent across all spheres of daily life.
APRIL FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS
EYES ON THE PRIZE, the landmark series on civil rights in America, is back on television Sundays at 9/8c starting April 4th. The first six episodes are available now for on-demand streaming on PBS Passport.
“When it premiered in 1987, EYES ON THE PRIZE was acclaimed as the defining series on race in America. Today, it still resonates and is relevant to an entirely new generation of people seeking answers [about race and equality] and how we arrived at this moment in our country.” – Chris Hastings, Executive Producer WORLD Channel
Get to know the series, episode-by-episode, with our Eyes on the Prize Viewing Guide to learn more about the pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement.
Also this month, AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange returns - premiering April 5th - with a new season of films highlighting remarkable people and exploring the cultures in the African diaspora. Get a peek with our AfroPoP Viewing Guide.
What's New
Finding Sally tells story of a woman who became a communist rebel
Race in America is a collection of films by and about individuals in the Black community across the country and around the globe. Watch on-air, stream online and share the voices, the stories on WORLD and from our partners in public media.
Native American women reclaim sovereignty in the face of sexual and colonial violence.
At Black-owned funeral homes in New Orleans, COVID-19 reshapes the grieving process.
The history of identity, contributions, and challenges experienced by Asian Americans.
An entire community is upended when Lordstown Ohio's auto plant is idled.
In Youngstown, a new crop of activists and leaders work to revitalize their hometown.
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