POV Engage

Tweeting about critical social issues in @povdocs films seen on @PBS. Highlighting our #edu resources, community screenings & free DVD lending library.

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#ICYMI on @AmericaReFramed: music and community have always gone hand-in-hand for American Blues musician Leo "Bud" Welch. Learn his story in @LateBlossomBlues, streaming free online on @worldchannel. #WORLDxBHM

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Leo "Bud" Welch first picked up a guitar at age 13, but his recording and touring career didn't begin until age 81. Tune into @AmericaReFramed’s @LateBlossomBlues, 2/26 on @worldchannel to learn about his musical journey. #WORLDxBHM

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Yesterday the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against civil asset forfeiture, limiting state + local police's ability to seize the property of suspects. Learn about how this practice has fueled the poverty-to-prison pipeline by screening #DoNotResistFilmPBS: https://t.co/hY885anCa0

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The #CivilRights leader Malcolm X was killed Feb. 21, 1965, at a rally in New York City. Hear from a witness and visit the site of the assassination in the past, present, and in 360 video. #BlackHistoryMonth https://t.co/wu7uJ4fvp6

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Tonight on @AmericaReFramed: Spencer Nero is a cowboy from Rentiesville, OK, one of the last remaining all-black towns in America. He wants to prove that it's still possible to make a good living in his hometown. Watch Struggle and Hope on 2/19 at 8/7c on @worldchannel #WORLDxBHM

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Listening to others recount stories of trauma and abuse can be difficult. Visit the resources section of the #MindingTheGapPBS discussion guide to connect with support. https://t.co/3htWAkybUm

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Watching #MindingtheGapPBS and looking for ideas for how to bring the film into your classroom? Check out our resource for educators and share your own ideas!

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Join us in Philly on March 11th for this special screening with producer @dmquon and film participant Keire Johnson!

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#Philly: Join @whyy and @POVdocs for #MindingTheGapPBS on the big screen with producer Diane Quon and participant Keire Johnson in person at @LightboxFilmCtr! Reserve tickets now: https://t.co/5MrH3ihjv7

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"If they take away our water, we'll be left with nothing." Watch Struggle and Hope to learn how residents of all-black towns in Oklahoma are working to save their communities. 2/19 at 8/8c on @worldchannel. @AmericaReFramed #WORLDxBHM

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Tabling with local youth-serving orgs at our #MindingTheGapPBS screening in the Bronx! @DayOneNY @SafeHorizon @Dream_Yard @followbdc

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In Taft, OK, music connects residents to their pasts and to each other. Watch Struggle and Hope on 2/19 at 8/7c on @worldchannel to learn how residents of all-black towns fight to save their towns and their histories. @AmericaReFramed #WORLDxBHM

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Brother Outsider: the Life of Bayard Rustin combines rare archival footage with provocative interviews to illuminate the life and work of a forgotten prophet of social change. #brotheroutsider is now available to stream: https://t.co/3Kkkx9RUw2

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This #VDay, be inspired to take action after viewing #HooliganSparrowPBS, in which activist Ye Haiyan seeks justice against an elementary school principal who abused six girls. #RiseResistUnite
https://t.co/pSFxsOr0W6

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"Violence can negatively affect women’s physical, mental, sexual, and reproductive health, and may increase the risk of acquiring HIV in some settings." -@WHO
#VDay #BreakTheChain

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This #VDay explore the reading list for #TheApologyFilmPBS, which follows three former "comfort women" who were among the 200,000 girls & women forced into military sexual slavery by the Imperial Japanese Army during WWII. #TurningPainIntoPower
https://t.co/3fKKuxoWXX

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Global estimates published by WHO indicate that over 1 in 3 (35%) of women worldwide have experienced either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime. #VDay @WHO

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Join us in observing #VDay, an international day of solidarity to end violence against women and girls. Gender-based violence is a a major public health crisis and violation of human rights. #RiseInSolidarity #UntilTheViolenceStops

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In 1963, Bayard Rustin organized the March on Washington, the biggest civl rights protest America had ever seen. But his open homosexuality forced him to remain in the background, marking him as a "brother outsider." Stream #brotheroutsider now: https://t.co/fYlloBI0Kf

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WATCH: #ICYMI Check local listings for @MILWAUKEE53206 all week on @AmericaReFramed @worldchannel #WORLDxBHM