GUIDEFEBRUARY 2021

HOSTED BY HENRY LOUIS GATES JR.

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exploration—making learning fun and easy!

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JOINTODAY

From executive producer, host and writer Henry Louis Gates, Jr., this two-part, four-hour series traces the 400-year-old story of the Black church in America, all the way down to its bedrock role as the site of African American survival, and grace, organizing and resilience, thriving and testifying, autonomy and freedom, solidarity and speaking truth to power.

The documentary reveals how Black people have worshipped and, through their spiritual journeys, improvised ways to bring their faith traditions from Africa to the New World, while translating them into a form of Christianity that was not only truly their own, but a redemptive force for a nation whose original sin was found in their ancestors’ enslavement across the Middle Passage.

Through interviews, viewers will be transported by the songs that speak to one’s soul, by preaching styles that have moved congregations and a nation, and by beliefs and actions that drew African Americans from the violent margins of society to the front lines of change.

Online Virtual Screenings Saturday, FEB 13 | 3:00PM Friday, FEB 19 | 12:00PM Sunday, FEB 21 | 3:00PM

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Airing on WQPT PBS Thursday, FEB 25 | 8:00PM Thursday, MAR 4 | 8:00PM

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THIS IS OUR STORY. THIS IS OUR SONG.

HIGHLIGHTSFEBRUARY 2021

POVTHE MOLE AGENTWhen a family grows concerned

for their mother’s well-being

in a retirement home, private

investigator Romulo hires Sergio

to become a new resident

and a mole inside the home.

Sergio struggles to balance his

assignment with his increasing

involvement in the lives of other

residents.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 | 10:00 PM

NOVAINSIDE ANIMAL MINDS: DOGS & SUPER SENSEHow does a dog's mind turn the

sight of a hand signal into the happy

anticipation of a treat? How has the

evolution of the dog—from its wolf

ancestors–reshaped its brain?

NOVA goes into the minds of

animals to "see" the world

in an entirely new way.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 | 7:00 PM

SATURDAY, FEB 27 | 7:00PM

ANDY WILLIAMSGREATEST LOVE SONGS

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RICK STEVES' EUROPERick Steves, America's leading

authority on European travel,

transports viewers to the continent's

bustling cities, quaint villages and

picturesque countryside.

This month Rick explores Egypt,

Ethiopia and other interesting

destinations.

TUESDAYS IN FEBRUARY | 7:00 PM

AN OPRY SALUTE TO RAY CHARLES

Celebrate the music of an iconic

singer, band-leader and pianist, the

blind "genius of Soul." Taped

at the renowned Grand Ole Opry

in Nashville, Tennessee.

Hosted by Darius Rucker, the

program features performances

by Travis Tritt, Trisha Yearwood,

Brett Eldredge, Leela James, Ronnie

Milsap, LeAnn Rimes, and others.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 | 10:00 PM

THE LONG SONGON MASTERPIECE

Follow the hardships and

survival of plantation slave

July and her odious mistress

Caroline during the final days

of slavery in 19th century

Jamaica. Based on the

novel by Andrea Levy.

BEGINS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 | 10:00 PM

8:30 Two for the Road Danube River Cruise9:00 Cycle Around Japan10:00 Finding Your Roots

To The Manor Born: Guests include Glenn Close and John Waters.11:00 The Gene: An Intimate History Episode 1: A fascinating history of the human genome weaves together science and personal stories. Patients with rare genetic diseases and their doctors seek to discover cures, often in a race against time.

3 WEDNESDAY7:00 Antiques Roadshow

Vintage Tucson 2021 Hour 1: Picasso Madoura pottery, an early 20th C. Cartier necklace &brooch, and an 1861 Charles Dickens letter.8:00 New Tricks The Last Laugh: While re-investigating the disappearance of two young political activists, the team discovers links to the man who murdered Halford’s wife. 9:00 Miss Scarlet and the Duke on Masterpiece The Woman In Red: A man is caught with a bloodied knife at a murder scene. Eliza is hired to prove his innocence, even though he has confessed.10:00 Jamestown Season 2, Episode 1: Jamestown’s first baby brings joy to the settlement but the discovery of a terrible crime throws suspicion upon all inhabitants.11:00 Antiques Roadshow Harrisburg, Hour 2: The Red Sox, Carl Schweninger, and Karen Carpenter. Which treasure is valued at $300,000?

4 THURSDAY7:00 The Cities7:30 Whitney Reynolds One Nation Under Grief8:00 Legacy List with Matt Paxton Haul in the Family: Chris and Jean from Pennsylvania dig through two storage units of family belongings dating back five generations hoping to find a few long lost items.9:00 The Queen and the Coup

10:00 POV The Mole Agent: Follow a private investigator hired to go undercover inside a nursing home as he struggles to balance his assignment with his increasing involvement in the lives of other residents.11:30 Aging Matters: Loneliness & Isolation Explore how forming and keeping social connections can be difficult as we grow older.

5 FRIDAY7:00 America’s Test Kitchen Breakfast Basics7:30 Cook’s Country Grilled Chicken, Two Ways8:00 Essential Pepin Savory Staples8:30 Pati’s Mexican Table

Sonoran Family Favorites for Sami9:00 Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television Secret Italian Recipes9:30 Lidia’s Kitchen Here, Come New York!10:00 Ask This Old House Mini Split, Butcher Block

1 MONDAY7:00 New Tricks Death of a Timeshare Salesman: When a former escort finds God and decides to confess her sins, the UCOS team find themselves re-investigating the death of a well-known magnate. 8:00 All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece

Episode 3: James is put to the test with an ailing racehorse. Tristan faces a familiar temptation. Siegfried angles for a prestigious client. 9:00 Poldark on Masterpiece Season 2, Episode 8: As Demelza and Ross wage bitter war, she faces a crossroads of her own.10:00 The Forsyte Saga Episode 13: Though Fleur and Jon are in love, Fleur decides to marry Michael Mont.11:30 The Queen and the Coup Learn how Queen Elizabeth II was deployed in a plot to overthrow Iran’s last democracy.

2 TUESDAY7:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Egypt’s Cairo7:30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys

This episode heads to the Pacific North West to ride the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad, the Chehalis and Centralia Railroad and, then, ventures up into British Columbia on the Kettle Valley Steam Railway.8:00 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love Sailing The British Virgin Islands

PRIMETIMEFEBRUARY 2021

DEWITT BISHOP HILL LECLAIRE GENESEO WALCOTT VIOLA CLINTON GALVA

10:00 Blood Sugar Rising

Diabetes is an epidemic that affects 100 million Americans, costing over $350 billion annually. Explore the history and science of this hidden crisis and meet some of the faces behind the statistics whose stories bring insights and hope.

8 MONDAY7:00 New Tricks The Last Laugh8:00 All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Episode 4: While Tristan gives Tricki-Woo the spa treatment, James deals with Helen’s champion bull. Siegfried makes a decision about Tristan.9:00 Poldark on Masterpiece Season 2, Episode 9: The tension between Ross and George reaches its peak, forcing Ross to confront his demons at home.10:00 Poldark on Masterpiece Season 3, Episode 1: George has everything going for him: Elizabeth, an heir, the Poldark lands, his own church. Meanwhile, Demelza’s brothers arrive and Dwight vanishes.

9 TUESDAY7:00 Rick Steves’ Europe

Egypt’s Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor7:30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys We begin in Nevada on the Nevada Northern Railroad. Then its off to the Grand Canyon Railway, before finishing up on the historic Cumbres and Toltec Scenic. 8:00 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love Dallas, Texas

10:30 This Old House 11:00 Austin City Limits The Best of Spoon

6 SATURDAY7:00 Classic Gospel Best of Buddy Greene8:00 Austin City Limits

The Best of Spoon: A fascinating look at the band’s evolution dating back to their debut on the series in 2003 to the recent present via highlights from the four-time Austin City Limits veterans.9:00 Song of the Mountains Appalachian Road Show10:00 Backstage Pass The Way Down Wanderers11:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Egypt’s Cairo11:30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys Pacific North West: Featuring a ride to Mount Rainier, the Chehalis and Centralia Railroad and the Kettle Valley Steam Railway.

7 SUNDAY7:00 NOVA

Inside Animal Minds: Bird Genius: The revolutionary science of animal cognition is revealing hard evidence about how animals understand the world around them.8:00 The Gene: An Intimate History Episode 2: Geneticists wrestle with the moral implications of ground-breaking new technologies that offer both promise and peril. Audrey, a determined young scientist with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, researches a treatment for her own condition.

8:30 Two for the Road Kentucky: Bourbon and Bluegrass9:00 Cycle Around Japan10:00 Finding Your Roots Against All Odds: Guests include media personality Andy Cohen and radio journalist Nina Totenberg.11:00 The Gene: An Intimate History

Episode 2: Geneticists wrestle with the moral implications of groundbreaking new technologies that offer both promise and peril. Audrey, a determined young scientist with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, researches a treatment for her own condition.

10 WEDNESDAY7:00 Antiques Roadshow Vintage Tucson 2021, Hour 2: A Mexican charro saddle, Gaston Chaissac artwork, and a 1956 Olympics USA Basketball memorabilia.8:00 New Tricks Blood Is Thicker Than Water: UCOS re-investigate a riverboat disaster after a new witness comes forward claiming the collision was the result of sabotage.9:00 Miss Scarlet and the Duke on Masterpiece Deeds Not Words: The Duke hires Eliza to spy on suffragettes. Going beyond her instructions, she gets involved in Britain’s biggest plot since Guy Fawkes.10:00 Jamestown

Season 2, Episode 2: The Rutters embark on a money-making adventure with brutal consequences.11:00 Antiques Roadshow Vintage Baltimore 2021, Hour 1 Great finds in Baltimore, Maryland.

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STERLING/ROCK FALLS MUSCATINE SAVANNA

11:30 NOVA Inside Animal Minds: Bird Genius

12 FRIDAY7:00 America’s Test Kitchen French-Inspired Comfort Food7:30 Cook’s Country Tacos Two Ways8:00 Essential Pepin Fabulous Fins8:30 Pati’s Mexican Table Legends of the Sonoran Sea9:00 Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television New Israeli Cuisine9:30 Lidia’s Kitchen Cooking as a Kid in New York10:00 Ask This Old House Precast Concrete, New Lamppost10:30 This Old House

11 THURSDAY7:00 The Cities7:30 Whitney Reynolds8:00 Legacy List with Matt Paxton Viva La Downsizing: Empty nesters Michel and Lisa of Virginia clean out their garage and attic filled with memorabilia from their beloved Mexican restaurant.9:00 Leah Chase: The Queen of Creole Cuisine

The humble beginnings of a young girl from Madisonville, Louisiana and how she became one of the top, multi-award-winning chefs in the nation.10:00 Opry Salute to Ray Charles Celebrate the music of an iconic singer, band-leader and pianist.

11:00 Austin City Limits Texas Icons: Jerry Jeff Walker & Billy Joe Shaver.

13 SATURDAY7:00 Classic Gospel Gospel Pioneer Reunion8:00 Austin City Limits

Texas Icons: Jerry Jeff Walker & Billy Joe Shaver9:00 Song of the Mountains Irene Kelley, Martha Spencer Band, and Adam Wakefield10:00 Backstage Pass Outer Vibe11:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Egypt’s Nile, Alexandria, and Luxor11:30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys Nevada and The Grand Canyon. A journey of grand proportions.

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The Cities

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Autoline Dinosaur Train Pinkalicious & Peterrific

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Daniel Tiger Daniel Tiger

Let's Go Luna Daniel Tiger

Elinor Wonders Why Sesame Street

Pinkalicious & Peterrific

America’s HeartlandHero Elementary

Xavier Riddle Curious George

Daniel Tiger Daniel Tiger

Arthur Woodsmith Shop

American Woodshop Ask This Old House Am. Test Kitchen

Cook’s CountryMotorweek

Fishing... Lines

Nick StellinoJacques PepinLove of Quilting

It’s Sew Easy

Milk StreetPati's Mexican Table

Garden SmartA Greener World

Moveable FeastLidia’s Kitchen

Paint ThisJoy of Painting

Chicago TonightThe Cities

Chicago Tonight

Sesame Street Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

Odd Squad Wild Kratts

Curious George Nature Cat

Arthur

Chicago Tonight

This Old HouseRick Steves EuropeIllinois Adventure

Milk StreetLidia’s Kitchen

Am. Test KitchenCook’s CountryJaques PepinNick Stellino

The CitiesWhitney Reynolds

Antiques RoadshowChicago Tonight

The Cities

WQPT KIDS PROGRAMS

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Losing SleepAn increasing number of people are

afflicted by insomnia. Scientists worldwide

are working to develop new treatments.

In recent years, the focus has shifted away

from the traditional sleeping pill to alternative

methods such as sophrology or light therapy.

This documentary introduces these new

approaches in the treatment of insomnia.

MON February 15 | 9:15AM

10:00 Ghosts of Amistad: In the Footsteps of the Rebels Retrace the path of the 53 Africans who rebelled against their captors and seized the slave schooner Amistad in 1839, leading to a United States Supreme Court decision.11:00 The Kennedy Half-Century

Explore the impact and influence of John F. Kennedy’s life, administration and his tragic death.

15 MONDAY7:00 New Tricks Blood Is Thicker Than Water8:00 All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Episode 5: James volunteers to be the official vet at the Darrowby Show. His ordeals include an ethical plight involving Helen’s bull.

14 SUNDAY7:00 NOVA Inside Animal Minds: Dogs & Super Senses: Travel into the spectacularly nuanced noses of dogs and wolves, and discover how their reliance on different senses has shaped their evolution.8:00 Marching Forward

The story of two high school band directors—one black, one white—whose love of music and dedication to their students inspired an atypical collaboration in the segregated south.9:00 American Experience The Murder of Emmett Till: The murder and the trial horrified the nation and the world. Till's death was a spark that helped mobilize the Civil Rights movement.

9:00 Poldark on Masterpiece Season 3, Episode 2: Ross goes to revolutionary France to search for information about Dwight, while George dispenses rough justice in his new role as magistrate.10:00 Long Song on Masterpiece Episode 1: In early 1800s Jamaica, Caroline adopts the child slave July as her maid. July grows up to witness the Christmas Rebellion and the radical transformation of her world.11:00 Long Song on Masterpiece

Episode 2: The handsome overseer Robert arrives, sparking a bitter rivalry between July and her mistress. Meanwhile, the field hands rebel against Robert’s work demands.

DAYTIME SCHEDULE

BBC World News

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Dinosaur Train Pinkalicious & Peterrific

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum Daniel Tiger Daniel Tiger

Let's Go Luna Daniel Tiger

Elinor Wonders Why Sesame Street

Pinkalicious & Peterrific Moveable FeastLidia’s Kitchen

Paint ThisJoy of Painting

Simply MingNew Orleans KitchenAsk This Old House

This Old House

Chicago Tonight

Sesame Street Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

Odd Squad Wild Kratts

Curious George Nature Cat

Arthur

Chicago Tonight

Mister Rogers Wild Kratts

Hero Elementary Xavier Riddle

Curious George Daniel Tiger Daniel Tiger

Elinor It’s Sew Easy

Fons and Porter

Antiques Roadshow

Masterpiece& Mysteries

Lawrence Welk

Lawrence Welk

Schedule subject to change without notice.

8:30 Pati’s Mexican Table Super Sonoran9:00 Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television Meatballs and More9:30 Lidia’s Kitchen My Fruit Trees10:00 Ask This Old House10:30 This Old House 11:00 Austin City Limits Allen Toussaint: New Orleans Legend

20 SATURDAY7:00 Classic Gospel A Tribute to George Younce8:00 Austin City Limits

Allen Toussaint: New Orleans Legend 9:00 Song of the Mountains Jerry Salley, Lightnin’ Charlie, and Kyle Petty10:00 Backstage Pass Tunde Olaniran11:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Ethiopia: A Development Story11:30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys Colorado

21 SUNDAY7:00 NOVA Inside Animal Minds: Who’s The Smartest?: Go inside the social lives of some of the smartest animals on the planet.8:00 George Washington Carver: An Uncommon Life George Washington Carver's rise from slavery to scientific accomplishment has inspired millions. Revisit this amazing man.9:00 American Experience

Freedom Summer: Revisit the hot and deadly summer of 1964, when student volunteers and local Black citizens faced racial violence in Mississippi while registering voters in an attempt to break the hold of segregation.

16 TUESDAY7:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Ethiopia: A Development Story7:30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys

An in-depth look at the famed Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Colorado.8:00 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love Lakes & Mountains of New Hampshire8:30 Two for the Road Easter In Guatemala9:00 Cycle Around Japan Bicycle through the scenery of Japan, stay with locals and discover hidden traditions in a Japan you didn’t know existed.10:00 Finding Your Roots No Irish Need Apply: Guests include actor Jane Lynch and comedian Jim Gaffigan.11:00 Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards 2020 Host Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. chronicles the only juried American book prize focusing on works that address racism and diversity.

17 WEDNESDAY7:00 Antiques Roadshow Vintage Orlando, Hour 1: James McNeill Whistler artwork, Presidents Kennedy and Johnson-signed photos, and a Jonas Weber painted box.8:00 New Tricks Meat Is Murder: Family secrets are at the heart of the team’s activities as they reinvestigate the murder of a doctor at Smithfield Market 33 years ago 9:00 Miss Scarlet and the Duke on Masterpiece

Memento Mori: A post-mortem portrait photographer gets messages from beyond the grave. Eliza’s investigation takes her into the spirit world.

10:00 Jamestown Season 2, Episode 3: A challenge from the Pamunkey leads to heartache for the Sharrows and tests Yeardley’s ability to defuse the conflict. 11:00 Antiques Roadshow Vintage Baltimore 2021, Hour 2

18 THURSDAY7:00 The Cities7:30 Whitney Reynolds8:00 Legacy List with Matt Paxton

You Gotta Have Art: A Connecticut man attempts to convert an old farmhouse and barn filled with his late father’s artwork into a memorial that celebrates his dad’s accomplishments as an artist.9:00 Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards 2020 Host Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. chronicles the only juried American book prize focusing on works that address racism and diversity.10:00 American Experience

Jubilee Singers: Sacrifice and Glory: A group of former slaves battle prejudice and oppression to sing their way into the world’s heart.11:00 NOVA Inside Animal Minds: Dogs & Super Senses: hat would it be like to go inside the mind of an animal? The revolutionary science of animal cognition is revealing hard evidence about how animals understand the world around them, their remarkable problem-solving abilities and the complexity of their powers of communication and their emotions.

19 FRIDAY7:00 America’s Test Kitchen Japanese-Inspired Favorites7:30 Cook’s Country Bread, Cheese & Meat Can’t Be Beat8:00 Essential Pepin Sweets for My Sweet

DEWITT GALESBURG FRUITLAND SAVANNA

26 FRIDAY7:00 Bee Gees One Night Only 8:30 70s Soul Superstars Join Patti LaBelle for an all-star reunion of the legends of 1970s Motown, R&B and soul.11:00 5 Day Rapid Reset with Dr. Kellyann Dr. Kellyann introduces a 5 day grain and dairy-free food plan to “detoxify, nourish, and restore your body for sustained weight loss.

27 SATURDAY7:00 Andy Williams: Greatest Love Songs

Enjoy the romantic crooner's biggest hits and best-loved ballads including "Moon River," "Love Story," "Dear Heart" and "Born Free."8:30 Doo Wop to Pop Rock: My Music Celebrates 20 Years Celebrate 20 years of greatest hit songs from the 50s to the 70s.11:00 Energy Paradox with Steven Gundry, MD A fresh look at one of the top health issues plaguing Americans, fatigue, and offers a revolutionary plan for boosting energy and revitalizing mental and physical stamina.

28 SUNDAY6:30 The Brain Revolution

Explore neuroplasticity and the untapped power to improve our lives as we age.8:30 Suze Orman’s Ultimate Retirement Guide Back by popular demand, join the acclaimed personal financial expert for essential advice on planning for and thriving in retirement.10:30 3 Steps to Pain-Free Living Eliminate the root cause of many painful conditions with an easy to follow plan you can do in your home.

11:00 Groveland Four In 1949, when a white farm-wife alleged she was assaulted by four black men on the rural roads of Lake County, Florida, town Sheriff Willis McCall identified four suspects: Samuel Shepherd, Walter Irvin, Earnest Thomas and Charles Greenlee.

22 MONDAY7:00 New Tricks Meat is Murder8:00 All Creatures Great and Small on Masterpiece Episode 6: Defying Siegfried, Tristan coaxes James to try a risky procedure to save a stricken cow. Then James gets a shock from Helen.9:00 Poldark on Masterpiece

Season 3, Episode 3: A failed harvest incites food riots, which George handles harshly.10:00 Long Song on Masterpiece Episode 3: Facing labor unrest and financial ruin for the plantation, Robert’s sanity starts to unravel, with devastating effects on July. Years later, she makes a remarkable discovery.11:00 Inside Harrods Trace the world’s most famous department store from its humble beginnings to a giant in British retail and symbol of aristocracy.

23 TUESDAY7:00 Rick Steves’ Europe Why We Travel7:30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys Explore the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in North Carolina. 8:00 Samantha Brown’s Places to Love Phoenix, Arizona8:30 Two for the Road

Enchanting Ireland: Experience Ireland in a unique way.

9:00 Cycle Around Japan

10:00 Finding Your Roots The Shirts On Their Backs: Guests include actors Tony Shalhoub and Christopher Meloni.11:00 George Washington Carver: An Uncommon Life Explore Carver's rise from slavery to scientific accomplishment has inspired millions.

24 WEDNESDAY7:00 Antiques Roadshow Vintage Orlando, Hour 2: A Fern Isabel Coppedge oil, a Tiffany Studios mosaic glass inkwell, and an 1844 Presidential election political banner. 8:00 Inside Harrods Trace the world’s most famous department store from its humble beginnings to a giant in British retail and symbol of aristocracy.9:00 Miss Scarlet and the Duke on Masterpiece Cell 99: Searching for the secret to her father’s fate, Eliza goes to an abandoned prison. When the Duke joins her, they stumble on a nefarious criminal enterprise.10:00 Jamestown Season 2, Episode 4: A ship spotted offshore heralds the arrival of James Read’s new wife.11:00 Antiques Roadshow Vintage Tucson 2021, Hour 1

25 THURSDAY7:00 The Cities7:30 Whitney Reynolds8:00 The Black Church: This is our Story, This is Our Song

The story of the Black church in America.10:00 American Experience Freedom Summer: Revisit the summer of 1964, when student volunteers and local Black citizens faced racial violence in an attempt to break the hold of segregation.

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The Power of WeThe Power of We: A Sesame Street Special centers on four friends: Elmo, Abby

Cadabby, Gabrielle, and Gabrielle's cousin

Tamir. With other Sesame Street neighbors

and celebrity guests, the friends explore

their own identities and skin colors and

come to understand what it means to be

"color-proud"—to have pride in your own

culture and race. In age-appropriate ways,

the friends learn what each of us can do to

stand up to racism, for ourselves and one

another. Get easy-to-use resources to help

guide conversations with your child about

racism and coming together through one

small word—we—in support of racial

justice for all, at wqpt.org/we.

TUES, FEB 9 | 10AM WED, FEB 1 | 2PM THUR, FEB 11 | 10AM FRI, FEB 12 | 2PM

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Why talk about racism?Unfortunately, most of us can show bias or racial prejudice sometimes, but racism is more than that. It is a system of advantages and privilege based on race. Racism is learned. Talking about racism helps to answer children’s often hard questions about race and unfair

treatment of people based on the color of their skin. It can also help us all learn what we can do to make our diverse world equitable and fair for all. The Power of We celebrates every child’s unique identity and sense of belonging to a caring community & inclusive world.

CELEBRATE

BLACK HISTORY MONTHLeah Chase: The Queen of Creole Cuisine Thursday, FEB 11 | 9:00PM

An Opry Salute to Ray CharlesThursday, FEB 11 | 10:00PM

Marching Forward Sunday, FEB 14 | 8:00PM

American Experience: Murder of Emmett TillSunday, FEB 14 | 9:00PM

Ghosts of AmistadSunday, FEB 14 | 10:00PM

The Long Song on MasterpieceBegins Monday, FEB 15 | 10:00PM

The Anisfield-Wolf Book AwardsThursday, FEB 18 | 9:00PM

American Experience: Jubilee SingersThursday, FEB 18 | 10:00PM

American Experience: Freedom SummerSunday, FEB 21 | 9:00PM

The Groveland Four Sunday, FEB 21 | 11:00PM

The Black Church with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Thursday, FEB 25 | 8:00PM

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Eastern Iowa Baking Company

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