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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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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."
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New PBS Stand-up Comedy Documentary Series ROOTS OF COMEDY WITH JESUS TREJO Reveals How Humor Mirrors Society's Complex Social Issues

Streaming May 24 and broadcasting June 21, new series showcases six comedians located in diverse regions across the U.S. telling the "Stories Behind the Laughs."
PBS SoCal production team staff members and award winners for the 2024 Golden Mike Awards.

Radio & Television News Association's Golden Mike Awards® Honors Locally Produced Arts Series 'Artbound' and PBS Digital Studios' 'Hip-Hop and the Metaverse' With Two Awards for Outstanding Broadcast Journalism

"Artbound's" documentary about groundbreaking Asian American pop culture magazine Giant Robot wins for best long form program or documentary after receiving five nominations for the acclaimed regional arts & culture series.