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Tell Them We Are Rising: The Story of Black Colleges and Universities

Historically black colleges and universities play a pivotal role in shaping American history, culture and national identity. (91 minutes)

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Mon, 10/20 at 9:59 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

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The push to add the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution through the legal battle in Virginia. (91 minutes)

Wed, 10/22 at 6:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

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The push to add the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution through the legal battle in Virginia. (90 minutes)

Wed, 10/22 at 11:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

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The push to add the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution through the legal battle in Virginia. (90 minutes)

Thu, 10/23 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

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The push to add the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution through the legal battle in Virginia. (90 minutes)

Sat, 10/25 at 11:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

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The push to add the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution through the legal battle in Virginia. (90 minutes)

Mon, 11/3 at 9:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Life After

Disabled filmmaker Reid Davenport investigates assisted dying and uncovers how ableism, policy and systemic failures can make death seem like the only option. (60 minutes)