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'I need a wife.' It's a common joke among women juggling work and family, but it's no joke. Having a spouse who takes care of things at home is a Godsend on the domestic front and an asset on the work front, and is an advantage enjoyed by vastly more men than women. Full of candid and funny stories from politics and the media, The Wife Drought shares intriguing research about the attitudes pulsing beneath the surface of egalitarian Australia.
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This program explores the often-overlooked contributions of indigenous people to major events in American history. Featuring Native American men who were leaders in their fields and communities, the program highlights their extraordinary accomplishments. These men, including Jim Thorpe, Chief Dan George, Geronimo, Sitting Bull, Gregg Deal, Albert Bander, Will Rogers, John Herrington, and Wes Studi, made significant contributions to American culture...
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This program explores the lives, challenges, successes, and accomplishments of awe-inspiring Native American women from past and present times. Their role in tribal communities goes beyond traditional matriarchal responsibilities, spearheading home construction and serving as sources of life and fortitude. The program features legendary figures like Pocahontas and Buffy Sainte-Marie, as well as trailblazers like Deb Haaland, the first Native American...
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This program celebrates influential Hispanic men in the United States who have made significant contributions to society. It explores the lives and achievements of these inspirational figures, highlighting their impact on education, politics, science, medicine, exploration, music, literature, and sports. The program features a diverse range of individuals, including Cesar Chavez, Mario Molino, Dr. Hector P. Garcia, Henry Cisneros, Desi Arnaz, Roberto...
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This program celebrates notable Hispanic American women whose influence has touched every walk of life. From artists to astronauts, writers to politicians, and singers to actors, Hispanic Americans have made their mark in history and changed the world. Celebrating the contributions these Latino-American heroes have made to our country helps us find unity in our diversity, strength in our democracy and an understanding of the rich culture that enriches...
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This program uncovers the countless ways in which Central and South American civilizations have influenced the U.S. From language to medicine, from food to manufacturing, the program develops a strong understanding of these influential and ancient civilizations. It explores the idea of "Manifest Destiny," discovers Puerto Rico's quest for independence, and finds out how the "Little War" affected Mexico.
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This program explores the history of Puerto Rico, from its indigenous Taino roots and the arrival of Christopher Columbus, through centuries of Spanish rule and the eventual transfer to U.S. control after the Spanish-American War. It also highlights the pride many Puerto Ricans feel for their island and touches on the ongoing debate about statehood, examining both potential benefits and drawbacks of such a change.
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This historical program discusses the colonization of North America and the founding of the United States, along with the early discrimination against Native Americans. It describes the rich ancestry and traditions of the Native American Indians, whose tribes and nations once dominated the land. Today, Native Indian heritage experiences a rebirth, with ancient languages spoken again and traditions and culture replenished. The program also explores...
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This program explores the historical significance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States. It examines the role of HBCUs in providing access to education for African Americans during periods of slavery and segregation, and their continuing importance as a space for academic and cultural exploration for Black students today. The program highlights notable HBCU alumni including Martin Luther King Jr., Thurgood Marshall,...
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This program is an exposé of linguistic discrimination and its lifelong consequences in the lives of individual Black language speakers in the areas of education, the workplace, housing, healthcare, the legal system, and more. It also showcases Black language as a source of strength and solidarity in the fight against oppression and celebrates it as one of the most vital and dynamic influences on American culture and throughout the world.
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This is Martin Durkin’s provocative feature-length documentary film on the politics of race in America, the surprising history of its weaponization for political gain, and the Black Americans who are fighting back. Considering Dr. King's premise that people should be judged by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin, the film looks at political forces in America that are pandering to racial issues and that are reducing...
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This program celebrates the history, cultures, and contributions of people from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central, and South America. Latin America is a diverse, multicultural region with a vibrant and unique culture. Rich in history, culture, and art, there are many interesting facts to discover about this fascinating region of the world. The program explores the deep and complex flavors of Hispanic, Latino, and Latin cultural heritage, from...
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A Global Guidebook for Activism in the Age of Climate Chaos and Social Injustice
In 1994, Patagonia invited representatives from 75 grassroots nonprofit organizations to gather and learn from active experts how to be more effective at what they do. Through this ongoing conference as well as years of funding these organizations, Patagonia has helped thousands of activists make the changes they envision for the world.
In 2016,
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Every year, hundreds of thousands of young people pack their bags to study or volunteer abroad. Well-intentioned and curious Westerners—brought up to believe that international travel broadens our horizons—travel to low-income countries to learn about people and cultures different from their own. But while travel abroad can provide much-needed perspective, it can also be deeply unsettling, confusing, and discomforting. Travelers can
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From a leading public health expert and physician, and in the style of Studs Terkel's Working, comes an eye-opening look at what it’s like to have to work physically hard for your money in America . . .
A Living is a vivid portrait of the working lives of the patients who visit Dr. Michael Stein, a primary care doctor in urban America. What makes his patients unique is that they, by and large, do demanding manual labor....
A Living is a vivid portrait of the working lives of the patients who visit Dr. Michael Stein, a primary care doctor in urban America. What makes his patients unique is that they, by and large, do demanding manual labor....
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Merging waves of feminist thought from established and emerging Mexican women writers, Tsunami arrives with seismic, groundbreaking force.
Featuring personal essay, manifesto, creative nonfiction, and poetry, Tsunami gathers the multiplicity of voices being raised in Mexico today against patriarchy and its buried structures. Tackling gender violence, community building, #MeToo, Indigenous rights, and more, these writings rock the core of
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White boys and men are dangerous.
White boys and men are struggling.
Both of these statements are staggeringly true in America today. By far, most large-scale mass shooters are white men. White men also die by suicide more often than any other demographic. In this sensitive, searing, and unsparing look at American boyhood, journalist, mother, and pastor Angela Denker investigates the sometimes-tragic
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A fiercely-argued, deeply-informed examination of why defunding the police is the only way to support a model of security and protection that increases public safety overall
“Hudson moves us past the failed rhetoric of police reform and provides a powerful analysis that reveals the harsh truth that policing produces neither safety nor justice and must be replaced by a world that meets people’s basic needs.” —Alex...
“Hudson moves us past the failed rhetoric of police reform and provides a powerful analysis that reveals the harsh truth that policing produces neither safety nor justice and must be replaced by a world that meets people’s basic needs.” —Alex...