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Local, USA

This half-hour documentary series from Chicago's WTTW and WORLD channel features stories of diverse people around the United States. Focusing on a single theme, each program is culled from public TV stations and independent producers across the country. Featured segments include the links between traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder, a program in Hawaii that introduces disabled people to surfing, and New York's champion all-girls robotics team.

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Mon, 2/2 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Changemakers

Peaceful protests and demonstrations against social injustices at Morehouse College; how Morgan State University, a HBCU, became one of America's fastest growing universities following the largest student-led protest in Maryland.

Mon, 2/2 at 7:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Innovation

How HBCU programs change and save lives, including Howard University's Division One swim program and Claflin University's SmartHOME technology.

Tue, 2/3 at 12:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Changemakers

Peaceful protests and demonstrations against social injustices at Morehouse College; how Morgan State University, a HBCU, became one of America's fastest growing universities following the largest student-led protest in Maryland.

Tue, 2/3 at 12:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Innovation

How HBCU programs change and save lives, including Howard University's Division One swim program and Claflin University's SmartHOME technology.

Tue, 2/3 at 8:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Changemakers

Peaceful protests and demonstrations against social injustices at Morehouse College; how Morgan State University, a HBCU, became one of America's fastest growing universities following the largest student-led protest in Maryland.

Tue, 2/3 at 8:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Innovation

How HBCU programs change and save lives, including Howard University's Division One swim program and Claflin University's SmartHOME technology.

Sun, 2/8 at 4:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Changemakers

Peaceful protests and demonstrations against social injustices at Morehouse College; how Morgan State University, a HBCU, became one of America's fastest growing universities following the largest student-led protest in Maryland.

Sun, 2/8 at 4:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

Innovation

How HBCU programs change and save lives, including Howard University's Division One swim program and Claflin University's SmartHOME technology.