In order to continue the conversation, the following updates have been made to June programming on 19.1:
Race Matters-America in Crisis: A PBS NewsHour Special
Tuesday, June 9 | 7-8 p.m.
This coverage focuses on the frustration pouring out onto American streets, outrage about police brutality, and America’s deep systemic racial disparities in the economy, education, criminal justice system and health care, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will also include grassroots voices from around the country and round-table conversations with thought leaders and other newsmakers.
The Talk: Race in America
Wednesday, June 10 | 8-10 p.m.
The documentary, which first aired in 2017, tells six stories of struggle between people of color and law enforcement in America. It chronicles how families of color attempt to protect their children with “The Talk” — about what to do and how to react if they are stopped by police.
America in Black and Blue 2020
Monday, June 16 |8-9 p.m.
As the latest crisis of police violence on black citizens — and outraged protests and ensuing violence — engulf the nation, this PBS special will bring context and insight. It will update reporting from the original America in Black and Blue, which first aired in 2016, as well as The Talk - Race in America.
Read KCPT's full programming announcement.
