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Chinatown Auxiliary

Season 8 Episode 9

For decades, Chinese residents have patrolled Manhattan's Chinatown as NYPD volunteer police to protect the few blocks they call home while finding belonging in a foreign, unwelcoming country. From the savage tribulation in the '70s to “Asian Hate” during the pandemic, these stories remind us of the hope the U.S. represented to the tired, the poor, and the huddled masses yearning to belong.

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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.
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
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In Dawson, MN, PURIS promises to revolutionize "alt-meat" and the agricultural system.
HBCU Week: Tradition and Competition
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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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In Chicago, residents strive for equity in a city impacted by the effects of segregation.
In the Bubble with Jaime
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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
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Shows how life-altering a pardon and reform can be for formerly incarcerated persons.
Generations Stolen
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Native communities work to overcome trauma from government policies separating families.
Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts
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Exploring the often-contradictory role played by Black soldiers in American history.
Asian American Stories of Resilience and Beyond Volume 2
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Films focusing on resilience through the lens of family, identities, and immigration.
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