Telling the under-told stories of sacrifice, courage, innovation, and hope that chronicle HBCU contributions to science, medicine, history, education, civil rights, the arts, music, sports, and more! September 2-8.
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A spotlight on the new programs and initiatives at the six HBCUs located in the Maryland area. Friday at 7pm.
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Prominent Black pioneers show the challenges they faced as Black mathematicians. Friday at 9pm.
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The remarkable story of former Morgan State University student Calvin Tyler who rose from being a delivery truck driver for UPS to become one of the largest shareholders. Friday at 10pm.
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A 1950s' HBCU basketball team overcame racial barriers led by Hall of Famer Knick Dick Barnett. Saturday at 10pm.
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Discover the impact the CIAA tournament has on the city of Baltimore.
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A spotlight on the new programs and initiatives at the six HBCUs located in the Maryland area. Friday at 7pm.
PROGRAM INFORMATIONProminent Black pioneers show the challenges they faced as Black mathematicians. Friday at 9pm.
PROGRAM INFORMATIONThe remarkable story of former Morgan State University student Calvin Tyler who rose from being a delivery truck driver for UPS to become one of the largest shareholders. Friday at 10pm.
PROGRAM INFORMATIONA 1950s' HBCU basketball team overcame racial barriers led by Hall of Famer Knick Dick Barnett. Saturday at 10pm.
PROGRAM INFORMATIONDiscover the impact the CIAA tournament has on the city of Baltimore.
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REGISTER NOWHBCU WEEK 2024
HBCU Week initiative receives $1.2M from CPB, plans local programming around 2025 Thurgood Marshall doc (Current)
For the second consecutive year, CPB has announced grants to support the HBCU Week programming initiative led by Maryland Public Television.
MPT Hosts 5th Annual HBCU Week (CBS News WJZ-TV)
MPT's Senior VP & Chief Content Officer Travis Mitchell talks with WJZ-TV|CBS Baltimore about MPT's fifth season of HBCU Week programming and the impact of local HBCUs.
HBCU Week Kickoff: Full Program Schedule
Welcome to MPT's HBCU Week! This year's lineup features 30 hours of programming, including 12 premiere films. See the full program schedule from Monday, Sept. 2 through to Sunday, Sept. 8
Artworks: The Art of Strings
Featuring performance of the Randolph String Quartet and a look into diversity in Classical Music.
FEATURED PROGRAMMING
Hotel Portofino
Masquerades
During Claudine’s party, Bella fights to save her business and deadly plots unfurl.
Chesapeake Collectibles
Register for Season 12
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Download the New MotorWeek App
Watch and listen to the latest MotorWeek content all in one place with the MotorWeek app! No need to sign up, just download the app and you’ll never miss a mile of MotorWeek!
American Masters
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames
Explore the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series.
Odysseus Returns
Odysseus Returns
An ancient tomb might prove that the hero of Homer’s Odyssey Odyssey really existed.
MPT Presents
Undivide Us
Six focus groups across America explore toxic polarization debating controversial topics.
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Become an MPT Passport Member
Extended access to your favorite PBS programs. Look for the "blue compass" symbol, then click to sign on and watch!
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Explore PBS Dramas
Gripping crime dramas, breathtaking period dramas, and captivating international drama shows from MASTERPIECE and more!
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The PBS App
Stream your favorite PBS shows, create the perfect watchlist, connect with your local station, and more — anywhere you watch.
STREAM EPISODES
Outdoors Maryland
Thought-provoking stories depicting the region's diverse collection of ecosystems, people, and places.
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Chesapeake Bay Week Programs
Stories of past and present offer a lively, local and insightful look at this mighty yet fragile source of wonder.
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Climate, Nature & Our Planet
Watch documentaries and read articles about how our climate is changing with the perspective of climate scientists.
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Maryland Farm & Harvest
The series that puts a human face on farming while telling the stories of the industry that built this nation.
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Chesapeake Collectibles
Explore the region's history through the intriguing stories of its antiques and treasures. And their values will amaze you!
PROGRAM AND EXTRAS
Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom
Meet the woman who repeatedly risked her life and freedom to liberate others from slavery.
PROGRAM AND EXTRAS
Becoming Frederick Douglass
Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the nation’s most influential leaders.
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Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom and Becoming Frederick Douglass
Two original documentaries and a companion website shed light on the lives of a pair of towering icons in the struggle to end slavery.
MPT Digital Studios
Maryland Underground: Thompson Farm
Can we determine exactly where Harriet Tubman was born?
Programs and Initiatives
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
MPT presents a variety of programming that strives to represent more of our region’s diverse people, history, and culture.
MPT KIDS
For Children and Parents
STREAM the PBS Kids channel; learn what's new in children's programs, games, and apps; advice for raising kids; activities ideas; and more!
For the Booming Older Generation
Next Avenue
Our daily content delivers vital ideas, context and perspectives on issues that matter most as we age.
PBS NEWSHOUR
News, Analysis, Top Headlines, Live Coverage
Turn to PBS NewsHour for solid, reliable reporting that has made it one of the most trusted news programs on television.