PBS North Carolina

In April 1776, North Carolina became the first American colony to officially call for independence from British rule. This July 4, celebrate Independence Day with PBS NC! 🎆 Want to dive more into some festivities and celebrate our nation's history? We have the content collection just for you: https://lnkd.in/epYZPbYK

Did you know that the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26, 1990? This month, we pay tribute to the incredible impact this landmark civil rights law has had on the lives of individuals with disabilities. Join us as we celebrate Disability Pride Month with this special collection of films and programs that shed light on the disability rights movement and the courageous people who have driven it forward. Learn more about these stories and the works of storytellers whose creations depict the diverse spectrum of disability experiences in North Carolina and beyond in the link below.

Congratulations to Deborah Holt Noel, host of North Carolina Weekend and executive producer of Black Issues Forum, and Anita Brown-Graham, host of ncIMPACT, for being honored in Black Business Ink Magazine's POWER 100 cohort! This prestigious list celebrates the influential and outstanding Black individuals and organizations making impacts in their communities across North Carolina. https://lnkd.in/ewCfRqW3

PBS North Carolina’s fiscal year ends on June 30, but it’s not too late to make an impact. Help us cross the finish line of our fundraising campaign by making your gift today at pbsnc.org/donate!

We thank our heroic corporate partners who enable PBS North Carolina to provide outstanding programming, critical educational services and engaging entertainment across the state. Together, we inform and inspire all North Carolinians. Thank you to: Well-Spring, A Life Plan Community, North Carolina Opera, PlayMakers Repertory Company, An Appalachian Summer Festival, Eastern Music Festival, Inc., Visit NC Farms, North Carolina Science Festival, The University of North Carolina Press, Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, Tryon Palace, RTI International, North Carolina Soybean Producers Association, ElectriCities of NC, North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Marbles Kids Museum, French Connections, Visit High Point, Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce, Shen Yun Performing Arts and McDowell County.

Every year on June 19, our nation commemorates the day when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, almost three years after President Abraham Lincoln had issued the proclamation. This year, PBS NC honors and celebrates Juneteenth with documentaries and specials that explore the history of slavery, emancipation, and the ongoing pursuit of freedom. Learn more below.

Here's a little taste of what's cookin' up for you this season, coming your way in June! 🍳 Meet the eight new contestants representing their regions (including the Carolinas!) as they compete to win The Great American Recipe. Season 3 premieres Monday at 9 PM & streaming on the PBS app. 🚨 Don't miss our exclusive screening and discussion with Charlotte-based contestant Ingrid Portillo and The Key Ingredient host, Sheri Castle! Register now to join this free, virtual event on Tuesday, June 18 at 7 PM: https://lnkd.in/ePWGWDSU

Senior Producer Thomas Todd visits four NC dads—a single father in Charlotte, an arborist in Durham, a volunteer firefighter in Monroe and a business leader in Raleigh—who encourage their kids to be all they can be in a society filled with challenges and opportunities. Watch Dads Making It Happen, Volume 2 on Thursday, June 13 at 10 PM on PBS NC and streaming on the PBS App.

This June, PBS North Carolina spotlights the diverse voices, stories and perspectives of the LGBTQIA+ community. Pride is a platform for honoring brave pioneers and change makers, raising awareness and working toward a more inclusive future.

Learn how a resort in rural North Carolina became a bucket-list destination. Watch It's a Beautiful Day in Pinehurst, a new PBS NC documentary, on Tuesday, June 11 at 9 PM on PBS NC and streaming on the PBS App. Special thanks to Pinehurst Resort and Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen Area CVB for helping to make this documentary possible.