January Programming Highlights
Wednesday, January 15
7 PM - Alpha Kappa Alpha: A Legacy of Service: Tune in to celebrate the founding of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated on January 15, 1908. This special program highlights the organization's enduring legacy of service and sisterhood.
Thursday, January 16
8 PM - Finding Your Roots: The new season of Finding Your Roots begins! Join us for fascinating genealogical journeys, with repeats on Saturdays at 6 PM.
9 PM - 10 Days in Watts: This 4-part series follows the creation of MudTown Farms, an urban garden in Watts. Built and nurtured by dedicated residents, it represents hope and resilience against economic hardship, social inequality, and environmental racism.
Friday, January 17
9 PM - Velvet: Dive into the glamorous world of late 1950s Madrid with Velvet, a 16-part PBS Plus drama. Set in the golden age of haute couture, the Galerias Velvet is the ultimate shopping destination. Presented by Walter Presents, in Spanish with English subtitles.
Sunday, January 19
11 AM - The Sunday Special: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day one day early with a special Sunday program dedicated to his legacy and impact.
Monday, January 20
10:30 AM - Inauguration Coverage: PBS provides live coverage of the inauguration.
4 PM - MLK Day Programs: Enjoy back-to-back programs dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr. and civil rights.
9 PM - 100 Days: The Assassination of Martin Luther King – 1968: Encore presentation of this powerful documentary examining the events surrounding Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination.
Sunday, January 26
11 AM - The Sunday Special: Texas: Head to the Lone Star State with several programs on Texas. At 2:30 PM, we feature a new 5-part Independent Lens series called Dallas, 2019. This series offers a cross-section of life in Dallas the year before the pandemic, highlighting the lives of city workers, community organizers, and diverse citizens as they navigate natural and human-made challenges.
8 PM - Cities of Light: The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain: Embark on an epic journey through one of the most captivating periods of world history, when Muslims, Christians, and Jews thrived together in Western Europe.
10 PM - Great Museums: The Art of Islam at the Met and the Louvre: Explore the Islamic galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and The Louvre in this fascinating documentary.
Monday, January 27
10:30 AM - Do Betta DC: This week's episode focuses on the vibrant and dynamic community of Washington, DC.
4 PM - Reel South: Enjoy various episodes of Reel South, airing daily at 4 PM this week.
Thursday, January 30
9:30 PM - Don Quixote in Newark: This documentary tells the story of Dr. James Oleske, the pioneering pediatrician who first discovered HIV/AIDS in children and led the fight to end the childhood epidemic in America.
Mark your calendars and enjoy this diverse lineup of programs this month! View the schedule for more information.