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The new installment CITY RISING: Youth & Democracy examines how young people are activating their civic power to reshape systems and institutions for a better future. The new multi-platform initiative is in partnership with The California Endowment. CITY RISING: Youth & Democracy premieres in Southern California on Tues., Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. on KCET and Thurs., Oct. 22 at 8 p.m. on PBS SoCal. The documentary will also be broadcast nationwide Sun., Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. ET/PT on Link TV (DirecTV 375 and DISH Network 9410). The documentary will also be released digitally following the broadcasts on kcet.org/cityrising and linktv.org/cityrising.

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In Fresno, Zofia Trexler uses the power of journalism to keep youth informed and engaged, while uplifting young voices.
In Fresno, Zofia Trexler uses the power of journalism to keep youth informed and engaged, while uplifting young voices.
In Oakland, Jae Hill from the organization Youth Together joins teachers’ strikes to support funding for pay and to maintain the health and counseling services that she and her fellow students need to succeed in school.
In Oakland, Jae Hill from the organization Youth Together joins teachers’ strikes to support funding for pay and to maintain the health and counseling services that she and her fellow students need to succeed in school.
In South L.A., Joshua Ham from Brothers, Sons, Selves Coalition discusses their work to enact the School Climate Bill of Rights across the LA Unified School District.
In South L.A., Joshua Ham from Brothers, Sons, Selves Coalition discusses their work to enact the School Climate Bill of Rights across the LA Unified School District.
In Santa Ana, Claudia Pérez from Resilience OC explores how undocumented youth can still participate in democracy and have their voices heard, despite their inability to vote.
In Santa Ana, Claudia Pérez from Resilience OC explores how undocumented youth can still participate in democracy and have their voices heard, despite their inability to vote.
In Sacramento, Jay Franco from Youth Forward joins a coalition of youth organizations to fight for the Sacramento Kids First Fund.
In Sacramento, Jay Franco from Youth Forward joins a coalition of youth organizations to fight for the Sacramento Kids First Fund.

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PBS SoCal Receives 33 Nominations For Los Angeles Press Club's Annual Southern California Journalism Awards From More Than 2,300 Entries Submitted This Year

PBS SoCal accolades include receiving four out of five nominations in prestigious ‘Feature Documentary’ category along with nominations in 23 additional categories.
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PBS SoCal's Summer Learning Day Returns June 9 to California Science Center with Interactive Learning Activities; Plus, Photos with Daniel Tiger, Sing-Alongs to 'Family Math' Music Videos, Performances from Stars of PBS Kids' 'Jamming on the Job' and More!

With emphasis on "Family Math," PBS SoCal also announces plans for new digital games and YouTube bilingual food series "Cooking Counts" featuring Patty Rodriguez introducing math fundamentals through easy recipes for the whole family to experience together.
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WWII Japanese American Legacies Explored In PBS SoCal's TV Premiere of 'Snapshots of Confinement' Honoring Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May

Curated AAPI programming features actor-activist George Takei in TO BE TAKEI and photographer Corky Lee in "Photographic Justice: The Corky Lee Story"; plus, screening event at Los Angeles Public Library honors Foster Care Awareness Month in May with local premiere of "Possible Selves: Overcoming the Odds in Foster Care."