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Silence in Sikeston | Love & Grief for a Young, Black Father

In 2020, Denzel Taylor's life was cut short in a police shooting. His mother, Jean Kelly, shares pieces of his story as a son, father and young, Black man who had much more to give to his loved ones in Chicago and Sikeston.

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Public Enemies, Private Friends
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Leaders from opposing sides of the abortion debate meet in secret talks following deadly attacks.
Chinatown Auxiliary
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Chinese residents patrol Manhattan's Chinatown to protect their home and find belonging.
Fire Tender
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A Yurok knowledge keeper seeks to return fire practices, and restore land and people.
Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution
25:23
In Dawson, MN, PURIS promises to revolutionize "alt-meat" and the agricultural system.
HBCU Week: Tradition and Competition
16:57
From Hampton and Howard to NC A&T and NC Central, witness rivalries defining HBCU sports.
HBCU Week: Beyond the Field
26:03
From the CIAA to the Bayou Classic, a unique look at sports and spirit that define HBCUs.
FIRSTHAND: Segregation
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24:33
In Chicago, residents strive for equity in a city impacted by the effects of segregation.
In the Bubble with Jaime
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39:23
Jaime Harrison’s daring Senate race in South Carolina amid COVID-19 and racial prejudice.
FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence
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Exploring the personal stories of people affected by gun violence in Chicago.
The Power of a Pardon
28:47
Shows how life-altering a pardon and reform can be for formerly incarcerated persons.
Generations Stolen
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24:39
Native communities work to overcome trauma from government policies separating families.
Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts
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59:20
Exploring the often-contradictory role played by Black soldiers in American history.
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