Saturday, Feb. 11, at 2:30 PM
Learn the story of the formation of Black college football, the contributions that players from historically Black colleges and universities have made to the NFL, the founding of its hall of fame and why the hall is in the unexpected location of Canton.
Watch BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME: JOURNEY TO CANTON online.
In 1890 Mississippi had 190,000 registered Black voters. By 1966, that number was reduced to 2,000 due to a complicated voter registration process. This documentary is the transformational story of how idealistic college students and Black activist teachers came together in Oxford, Ohio, to fight as one in the freedom struggle that would define a nation and alter the course of history.
In 1946, Canton native Marion Motley was one of four African American men to break pro football’s color barrier when he joined the Cleveland Browns. This local production tells the Canton native’s story of adversity, personal tragedy and triumphs using rarely heard archival interviews and new interviews with historians, friends and descendants.
This PBS Western Reserve production promises an explosion of color through artist Nick Cave’s signature life-sized, dancing horses—each composed of two dancers—with choreography by William Gill. It also provides a behind-the-scenes look at one community’s commitment toward making their voices heard.
First Monday of every month at 5 PM and 5:30 PM
This public affairs series provides a local viewpoint on global topics. Subjects covered are both educational and entertaining, and are hosted by a Northeast Ohio community member who assists in determining the show’s content.
Monday, Feb. 6, at 5 PM: Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind
Monday, Feb. 6, at 5:30 PM: Aging Gracefully
Monday, Jan. 30 & Saturday, Feb. 4: Israeli Guide Dog Center for the Blind
Monday, Feb. 6 & Saturday, Feb. 11: The Buzz Around Akron: Honey from the Heart
Monday, Feb. 13 & Saturday, Feb. 18: Conquering Diabetes
Monday, Feb. 20 & Saturday, Feb. 25: Discrimination, Defamation or a Half-Baked Court Determination
Monday, Feb. 27 & Saturday, March 4: Reinvestments for a Recession
Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 4 PM
Friday, Feb. 17, at 8:30 AM
Saturday, Feb. 18, at 1:30 AM & 5 PM
Friday, Feb. 24, at 12:30 AM
Monday, Feb. 27, at 5 PM
Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 9:30 PM
Saturday, Feb. 25, at 9:30 PM
Sunday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 PM
Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 10:30 PM
This monthly half-hour shines a spotlight on all of the good things that Akron has to offer. Each show consists of four stories, including segments on dining, arts and culture, history, business, and movers and shakers.
Sundays at 8 PM
Enjoy live performances that capture artists and audiences connecting in the closest of confines. To experience these unique concerts live, you have to be a member of The Summit FM, a public radio station serving Akron, Canton and Youngstown. This series allows you to watch these intimate music moments on PBS Western Reserve.
Sunday, Feb. 5, at 8 PM: River Matthews / Jessica Lea Mayfield
Sunday, Feb. 12, at 8 PM: Phoebe Bridgers / Anderson East
Sunday, Feb. 19, at 8:30 PM: Caitlyn Smith / Glen Phillips
Sunday, Feb. 26, at 8 PM: Flora Cash / The Posies