Bene Raia

Mother of Four Wonderful Kids | Wife to My Best Friend
Antiques Appraiser & Doll Enthusiast

[billye @BillyeBHarris]

Some of the behind-the-scenes fun at @RoadshowPBS @stanhywet with some of my favorite guests and treasures. Many ask why I participate in this show and this is the answer. @WVIZ @BeneRaia #MyHappyPlace #CrazyDollLady #antiquesroadshow #antiquesroadshowakron #RoadshowAkron

[Antiques Roadshow @RoadshowPBS]

That wraps it up for our third "Celebrity Edition" special episode! What was your favorite part of the hour? #AntiquesRoadshow

[Bene Raia @beneraia]

I had such a great time on @RoadshowPBS appraising the collection of @soledadobrien. History, no matter how painful, needs to be on display. Let's have the conversation. #AntiquesRoadshow

[Antiques Roadshow @RoadshowPBS]

.@CSiriano has a pair of sculptural reproduction Mackintosh chairs — but who was "Mackintosh"? Expert @david_rago tells us more about this enigmatic genius of early modern design. #AntiquesRoadshow https://t.co/qjmNkulTsk

[Leila Dunbar @LeilaDunbar]

The Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center is located in Santa Rosa, California @RoadshowPBS #AntiquesRoadshow

[Sam Farrell @RealSamFarrell]

It’s a #AntiquesRoadshow first. A guest not wanting to hear the value!

[Kevin Zavian @KevinZavian]

You have no idea how much fun I had appraising @ronnychieng’s watches. He was not only passionate about his watches, but he had me and the whole @RoadshowPBS crew cracking up!

[Antiques Roadshow @RoadshowPBS]

Gorgeous couch, but now we want to see the dog! @CSiriano got any pics of the pooch? #AntiquesRoadshow

[Bene Raia @beneraia]

It’s almost that time again! Join me on @RoadshowPBS at 8/7C PM on @PBS! Wait until you see what @soledadobrien and other celebrity guests have in store for you during this upcoming “Celebrity Edition” special. Hope to see you soon! #antiquesroadshow

[Yahoo Entertainment @YahooEnt]

‘Law and Order’ star reclaims her heritage by collecting ‘negative’ Black memorabilia https://t.co/gDhLwgsFTA

[Bene Raia @beneraia]

This is such an incredible group of celebrities for this first "Celebrity Edition" special of @RoadshowPBS! It's amazing to see the different collections. #AntiquesRoadshow

[Jason Reynolds News @JasonReynolds83]

I once heard a story about a man who collected "negro memorabilia" especially the negative images just so he could take them off the market. Also, my mother had minstrelsy advertisements for Cream of Wheat. Taught us early. #AntiquesRoadshow

[Antiques Roadshow @RoadshowPBS]

GU272 is an organization “dedicated to preserving the memory, commemorating the lives, and restoring the honor of the 272+ enslaved people sold by the Maryland Province Jesuits in 1838 and those who were enslaved before, during, and after the sale by the Society of Jesus.”

[Antiques Roadshow @RoadshowPBS]

Powerful words from @s_epatha. #AntiquesRoadshow

[Antiques Roadshow @RoadshowPBS]

BONUS FOOTAGE: Hear more from @s_epatha about what she learned during her time on the @PBS series #FindingYourRoots about her family's painful history and the connection with Georgetown University. #AntiquesRoadshow

[Bene Raia @beneraia]

I love appraising and letting people know the value of their prized possessions. #AntiquesRoadshow

[Bene Raia @beneraia]

Couldn't agree more with why @s_epatha wants to collect and share her Black Memorabilia #AntiquesRoadshow

[Bene Raia @beneraia]

@RoadshowPBS @MarshaBemkoEP @LeilaDunbar @simeonlipman @DevonEastland @skinnerinc @BillyeBHarris @NichoLowry I was super excited. I immediately wanted to do it. I love Law and Order and the character @s_epatha plays on the show. I jumped at the chance to see her collection.

[Antiques Roadshow @RoadshowPBS]

We are live tweeting tonight with author @JasonReynolds83 & experts @leiladunbar, @beneraia, Karen Keane (@skinnerinc), @DevonEastland and more! Have questions for Jason or the appraisers? Use #AntiquesRoadshow to join the conversation!

[Bene Raia @beneraia]

It’s almost time! Join me on @RoadshowPBS at 8/7C PM on @PBS! I’m part of the first-ever “Celebrity Edition” specials. Really enjoyed my time with @s_epatha and I hope you enjoy it too. See you soon. #AntiquesRoadshow