[Past event] “Black And Jewish America: An Interwoven History,” set for WMHT; local aspects slated for Feb. 1 program
A new PBS series on black and Jewish Americans gets a regional companion: WMHT shorts spotlighting Capital Region black-Jewish history.
The Jewish World Team
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Editor’s note: This event has already taken place.
In conjunction with a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) new four-part series that explores the complex relationship between black Americans and Jewish Americans, “Black And Jewish America: An Interwoven History,” local PBS television station WMHT has produced four short documentaries featuring stories of local black-Jewish history. The videos and the first episode of the new national series will be screened at the Huxley Theater at the N.Y. State Museum, 222 Madison Ave., Albany, on Sunday, Feb. 1, during a 2-4 p.m. program. The program is free and open to the community and begins at 1:30 p.m. with light refreshments.
A discussion exploring local identity, culture and community will follow the screenings.
Those planning to attend are asked to make reservations at .
Dana Wright content and engagement producer at WMHT and Shantel Destra, managing editor and host of New York NOW, a weekly public affair program focused on New York State politics created the local companion series
“Black And Jewish America: An Interwoven History,” featuring executive producer, host, and writer Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., premieres Feb. 3, at 9 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org, and the PBS app, and it will run for four consecutive Tuesdays through Feb. 24.
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[Past event] “Black And Jewish America: An Interwoven History,” set for WMHT; local aspects slated for Feb. 1 program
A new PBS series on black and Jewish Americans gets a regional companion: WMHT shorts spotlighting Capital Region black-Jewish history.
The Jewish World Team
1
mins read time
Published by
The Jewish World
Editor’s note: This event has already taken place.
In conjunction with a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) new four-part series that explores the complex relationship between black Americans and Jewish Americans, “Black And Jewish America: An Interwoven History,” local PBS television station WMHT has produced four short documentaries featuring stories of local black-Jewish history. The videos and the first episode of the new national series will be screened at the Huxley Theater at the N.Y. State Museum, 222 Madison Ave., Albany, on Sunday, Feb. 1, during a 2-4 p.m. program. The program is free and open to the community and begins at 1:30 p.m. with light refreshments.
A discussion exploring local identity, culture and community will follow the screenings.
Those planning to attend are asked to make reservations at .
Dana Wright content and engagement producer at WMHT and Shantel Destra, managing editor and host of New York NOW, a weekly public affair program focused on New York State politics created the local companion series
“Black And Jewish America: An Interwoven History,” featuring executive producer, host, and writer Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., premieres Feb. 3, at 9 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org, and the PBS app, and it will run for four consecutive Tuesdays through Feb. 24.
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[Past event] “Black And Jewish America: An Interwoven History,” set for WMHT; local aspects slated for Feb. 1 program
A new PBS series on black and Jewish Americans gets a regional companion: WMHT shorts spotlighting Capital Region black-Jewish history.
The Jewish World Team
1
mins read time
Published by
The Jewish World
Editor’s note: This event has already taken place.
In conjunction with a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) new four-part series that explores the complex relationship between black Americans and Jewish Americans, “Black And Jewish America: An Interwoven History,” local PBS television station WMHT has produced four short documentaries featuring stories of local black-Jewish history. The videos and the first episode of the new national series will be screened at the Huxley Theater at the N.Y. State Museum, 222 Madison Ave., Albany, on Sunday, Feb. 1, during a 2-4 p.m. program. The program is free and open to the community and begins at 1:30 p.m. with light refreshments.
A discussion exploring local identity, culture and community will follow the screenings.
Those planning to attend are asked to make reservations at .
Dana Wright content and engagement producer at WMHT and Shantel Destra, managing editor and host of New York NOW, a weekly public affair program focused on New York State politics created the local companion series
“Black And Jewish America: An Interwoven History,” featuring executive producer, host, and writer Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., premieres Feb. 3, at 9 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org, and the PBS app, and it will run for four consecutive Tuesdays through Feb. 24.
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[Past event] “Black And Jewish America: An Interwoven History,” set for WMHT; local aspects slated for Feb. 1 program
A new PBS series on black and Jewish Americans gets a regional companion: WMHT shorts spotlighting Capital Region black-Jewish history.
The Jewish World Team
1
mins read time
Published by
The Jewish World
Editor’s note: This event has already taken place.
In conjunction with a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) new four-part series that explores the complex relationship between black Americans and Jewish Americans, “Black And Jewish America: An Interwoven History,” local PBS television station WMHT has produced four short documentaries featuring stories of local black-Jewish history. The videos and the first episode of the new national series will be screened at the Huxley Theater at the N.Y. State Museum, 222 Madison Ave., Albany, on Sunday, Feb. 1, during a 2-4 p.m. program. The program is free and open to the community and begins at 1:30 p.m. with light refreshments.
A discussion exploring local identity, culture and community will follow the screenings.
Those planning to attend are asked to make reservations at .
Dana Wright content and engagement producer at WMHT and Shantel Destra, managing editor and host of New York NOW, a weekly public affair program focused on New York State politics created the local companion series
“Black And Jewish America: An Interwoven History,” featuring executive producer, host, and writer Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., premieres Feb. 3, at 9 p.m. ET on PBS, PBS.org, and the PBS app, and it will run for four consecutive Tuesdays through Feb. 24.
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