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Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
For weeks, the world's eyes have been fixed on the tens of thousands of refugees fleeing war-torn Syria for Europe. But what is life like for those left behind? Correspondent Martin Smith goes "Inside Assad's Syria" to report from government-controlled areas as war rages, with on-the-ground reporting and firsthand accounts from Syrians caught in the crisis..
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
With a collective purchasing power of {dollar}3 trillion, people of color are quickly becoming the nation’s most sought-after consumers. Iconic brands are re-examining their marketing strategies in order to stay competitive in the changing marketplace. Latinos, with a buying power of {dollar}1.2 trillion, are at the heart of this new consumer focus. Take an exclusive look inside LatinWorks, one of the most successful multicultural ad agencies in...
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Clarkston, Georgia, one of America’s most diverse square miles, was designated as a refugee resettlement site in the 1980s and is now home to people from more than 40 different countries. Once a hub for the Ku Klux Klan, the city has gone from being 90 percent white to 82 percent non-white in just 30 years. Examine how Clarkston’s daily realities reflect wider demographic trends, and explore the collaborations and collisions that are occurring...
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Pacific Islanders serve in the U.S. military in disproportionally high numbers, and have suffered the highest casualty rates in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The men and women of Guam, a U.S. territory in the Pacific, are American citizens and serve in our country’s military at a rate three times higher than the rest of the country. Learn why the island’s returning veterans say they can’t get the healthcare they need.
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Explore America's changing demographics and the stories behind them.. America By The Numbers with Maria Hinojosa reveals how dramatic demographic changes are playing out in our country today. This is the first national series to explore the impact of the new American mainstream--the growing numbers of Asians, Latinos, African Americans, persons of mixed race, immigrants, women, youth, and LGBTs whose influence over culture, commerce, and the outcome...
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Anchor Maria Hinojosa returns to Clarkston, Georgia, home to more than 40 different nationalities, to document its November 2013 city council and mayoral election — with three former refugees on the ballot. These candidates, many from war-torn countries, are exercising voting rights and actively engaging in democracy as political candidates and election workers for the first time. View the impact that the dream of democracy and citizenship has on...
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
American suburbs are becoming more diverse, but the “exurbs” that surround them remain overwhelmingly white. In fact, while whites account for only eight percent of total U.S. population growth, they make up 73 percent of growth in exurban areas. Visit Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, a town that successfully ousted the Aryan Nations in 2000, but remains more than 94 percent white. Explore both the allure and complexity of living in a homogenous community....
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
This series looks at the last five decades of African American history through the eyes of Henry Louis Gates, Jr., exploring the tremendous gains and persistent challenges of these years. Drawing on eyewitness accounts, scholarly analysis and rare archival footage, the series illuminates our recent past, while raising urgent questions about the future of the African American community--and our nation as a whole.
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Asian Americans are the best-educated and highest-income ethnic group in the United States. They are often referred to as the “model minority,” suggesting that all Asians are successful in school and in life. But Southeast Asian Americans have some of the lowest high school completion rates in the nation. Visit Long Beach, California — the city with America’s largest Cambodian community — to find out why this educational crisis is occurring...
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The U.S. spends more on healthcare than any other nation, and the biggest portion goes toward pregnancy and childbirth. Despite this, infant mortality rates are appalling. To find out more about this critical issue, visit Rochester, New York, where babies are dying at a rate two times higher than the national average and where mothers of color are three times more likely than white mothers to lose their babies before their first birthday. In the search...
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The Bakken oil boom is bringing billions of dollars and tens of thousands of jobs to North Dakota. A substantial part of the oil production is concentrated on an Indian reservation. Fort Berthold Reservation’s 1,000-plus oil wells have brought in money and jobs for some, but oil has also brought danger — organized crime, hard drugs, traffic fatalities — and other problems. Tribal members speak about the benefits and consequences of the boom....
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
There's never been a better time to visit The Neighborhood. In Season Four, next-door neighbors Calvin Butler and Dave Johnson have become good friends but an unexpected twist in the premiere rocks both men, prompting them to realize just how much they share. While change is everywhere, from Gemma's pregnancy to Tina deciding to start a new business of her own, the beloved characters' relationships help them weather both life's highs and lows together....
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
The Interrupters presents unforgettable profiles in courage, as three former street criminals in Chicago place themselves in the line of fire to protect their communities. The two-hour film follows the lives of these “Violence Interrupters,” who include the charismatic daughter of one of the city’s most notorious former gang leaders, the son of a murdered father, and a man haunted by a killing he committed as a teenager.. As they intervene in...
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Based on the critically acclaimed novel of the samename, this series takes an honest look at life in the new South. Bill Gillespie is a small town sheriff who tries to solve crimes and catch criminals with the help of his investigator, Virgil Tibbs, and police lieutenant, Bubba Skinner. A tense drama about the navigation through tricky small town politics where racial tensions often run high.
Pub. Date
19,2012.
Language
English
Description
Based on the critically acclaimed novel of the samename, this series takes an honest look at life in the new South. Bill Gillespie is a small town sheriff who tries to solve crimes and catch criminals with the help of his investigator, Virgil Tibbs, and police lieutenant, Bubba Skinner. A tense drama about the navigation through tricky small town politics where racial tensions often run high.
Pub. Date
1990, 2012.
Language
English
Description
Based on the critically acclaimed novel of the samename, this series takes an honest look at life in the new South. Bill Gillespie is a small town sheriff who tries to solve crimes and catch criminals with the help of his investigator, Virgil Tibbs, and police lieutenant, Bubba Skinner. A tense drama about the navigation through tricky small town politics where racial tensions often run high.
Pub. Date
1989, 2012.
Language
English
Description
Based on the critically acclaimed novel of the samename, this series takes an honest look at life in the new South. Bill Gillespie is a small town sheriff who tries to solve crimes and catch criminals with the help of his investigator, Virgil Tibbs, and police lieutenant, Bubba Skinner. A tense drama about the navigation through tricky small town politics where racial tensions often run high.
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
In 1866, the year immediately following the end of the war, America was supposed to be reuniting, healing its wounds, and moving past years of civil unrest. However, a closer look into this historic time reveals a sinister snapshot of a discordant nation caught in the midst of deadly race riots and angry insurgencies. Examines the disturbing reality behind the murder, terrorism, and chaos that marked the uncertain period of Reconstruction in America....
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