Portrayal & Perception: Fine Arts and Artists
The next episode of Portrayal and Perception: African American Men and Boys, looks at men who have made a career in the fine arts. The program profiles a classical musician, painter, playwright, ballet dancer, poet and arts educator -- and explores some of the obstacles and accomplishments of each in his chosen field.
Portrayal & Perception: Fine Arts and Artists aired on Apr 17, 2014.
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Original airdate: Nov 13, 2014
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Original airdate: Nov 13, 2014
This web extra includes conversation recorded in the WQED studios after the televised iQ smartparent episode on "Digital Badging."
Original airdate: Nov 13, 2014
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Original airdate: Nov 13, 2014
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Original airdate: Nov 06, 2014
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback William Gay was eight years old when his mother was murdered, the result of domestic violence. WQED's Michael Bartley brings you this compelling documentary that explores Will's troubled childhood, and shows how embracing survivors and speaking out against domestic violence brought him happiness and inner peace.
Original airdate: Oct 30, 2014
