“Eyes on the Prize” is the definitive story of the civil rights era from the point of view of the ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that changed the fabric of American life and embodied a struggle whose reverberations continue to be felt today. Narrated by political leader and civil rights activist Julian Bond (1940-2015).

A re-examination of the series, Eyes on the Prize, from the filmmakers’ perspective, and viewpoint of civil rights activists then and now. This intergenerational dialogue takes the civil rights movement and places it under a microscope – revisiting, reframing and re-asking key questions while contextualizing those issues in a contemporary way. Narrated by Aloe Blacc.

There were no bigger issues fueling the 2016 election than jobs and the increasing number of Americans who feel that a recovering economy simply passed them by. From the rural towns of Eastern Kentucky to the heart of Silicon Valley, stories of struggles and solutions — and new light on the growing economic divide felt by millions of Americans.

Probes the harsh and often brutal discrimination that has made it extremely difficult for African-Americans to establish a middle-class standard of living. Through dramatic historical footage and deeply moving personal interviews, “Against All Odds” explores the often frustrated efforts of black families to pursue the American dream.

In a post-election era in which the nation is divided on the issues, there is still unity among its citizens. WORLD Channel presents the real-life stories of people coming together for their fellow man, woman, child and planet – individuals, young and old; a community’s educators and students; citizens and scientists with technology; and neighbors from all walks of life.

From the historic sanctuary of Charleston’s Mother Emanuel, Beryl Dakers talks with Rev. Betty Clark, Rev. Joe Darby, former S.C. legislator Bakari Sellers and Malcolm Graham. The conversation focuses on the reaction after nine people were murdered during Bible study, and what is left to be done for this community and country to continue to heal.

Mi Historia celebrates Latino stories and culture during Hispanic Heritage Month 2016. In partnership with PBS, American Documentary, Latino Public Broadcasting and WORLD Channel.

Why do Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, Sandra Bland and Renisha McBride matter? Activists Michaela Angela, Patrisse Cullors-Brignac, Daunasia Yancy, DeRay Mckesson and Janaya Khan speak about why #BlackLivesMatter in the new human rights movement. From the WORLD Channel special, “Eyes on the Prize: Then and Now.”

Police Brutality. Housing & Education Segregation. Economic Injustice. Today’s landscape in America is one that is troubling. Civil Rights leaders, educators and journalists discuss the divisive issues challenging diverse populations in the United States, and the hopes for the current and next generations to come. From the WORLD Channel special, “Eyes on the Prize: Then and Now.”

Al Sharpton of the National Action Network talks about the progress of the nation even when it may seem America has not, and how #BlackLivesMatters must organize to be a sustainable, change affecting movement. From the WORLD Channel special, “Eyes on the Prize: Then and Now.”

Filmmaker Henry Hampton was inspired to tell the history of the Civil Rights Movement from marching to the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. For the black & white, men & women production team, the challenges of producing the six films for Series I of “Eyes on the Prize” ranged from budget to stories. This is the “Making Of.” From the WORLD Channel special, “Eyes on the Prize: Then and Now.”

A re-examination of the series, Eyes on the Prize, from the filmmakers’ perspective, and viewpoint of civil rights activists then and now. This intergenerational dialogue takes the civil rights movement and places it under a microscope – revisiting, reframing and re-asking key questions while contextualizing those issues in a contemporary way. Narrated by Aloe Blacc.

As part of public media’s coverage of the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump, WORLD Channel will broadcast PBS NewsHour’s live coverage of the Presidential Inauguration on January 20th from 11AM – 2PM ET. WORLD will also broadcast exclusive additional coverage of the events provided by PBS NewsHour from 2PM – 5PM ET.

In the wake of the Gabriel Giffords shooting and Arizona’s legislative attempts to cleanse the state of undocumented immigrants, it would be easy to think Tucson is a community that’s lost its balance, that’s grown hard, insulated and frightened. But as we’ll see Tucson is a community that’s facing issues that are forging new alliances while severing others.

During the American Indian Movement, mothers & daughters like Madonna Thunder Hawk & Marcy Gilbert fought for indigenous rights, protecting families and their way of life. WARRIOR WOMEN explores what it means to balance a movement with motherhood as the activist legacy is passed down from generation to generation in the face of a government that has continually met native resistance with violence.

Native people are storytellers. Today, with camera in hand, Native filmmakers bring those stories to life on screen. November is an opportunity to raise up the voices of Indigenous communities in the Americas. WORLD Channel, with Vision Maker Media, invites you to listen to the voices from Native America today through a collection of 45 programs made by and about Native storytellers. #WORLDxNAHM

Armed with a camera, a young American journalist chases a revolution in Mexico. But his journey ends tragically when he is caught in a gun battle, films his own murder, and sets two families – one American, one Mexican – on a cross-border quest for justice.

Asian American filmmakers made history again at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. Industry leaders discussed the current and future state of Asian Americans in media at the ELEVATE, INCUBATE & DEMONSTRATE: ADVANCING ASIAN AMERICAN ARTISTS panel in Park City, Utah with guests, including Justin Chon (Gook), Lisa Nishimura, Grace Lee (American Revolutionary…) and Effie Brown (Dear White People).

MELE MURALS’s executive producer Keoni Lee talks about the importance of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month – from sharing Hawaiian experiences within to outside of the community.

The dominant narrative of the World War II incarceration of Japanese-Americans has been that they behaved as a “model minority” – cooperating without protest and proving their patriotism by enlisting in the Army. RESISTANCE AT TULE LAKE overturns that myth by telling the long-suppressed story of Tule Lake Segregation Center.

What is your identity? The answer may be as much about being Asian-Pacific as it is about being American for Asian Pacific Americans. Featuring the best of public media’s documentaries, “Our Voices: Asian Pacific Americans” showcases stories by, about and for this community of difference. Join in on the conversation #MyAPALife!

America By The Numbers with Maria Hinojosa is a new and innovative documentary series which will be available to public TV stations and viewers beginning in October 2014. America By The Numbers will reveal how dramatic changes in the country’s demographics are playing out in mainstream USA. Each half-hour program will focus on human stories from every corner of the nation.