One Immigrant’s Journey from El Salvador to the United States with Javier Zamora
Air Dates: June 3-9, 2024 Immigration remains a hot-button in American politics, but Javier Zamora tells the story of his
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Story in the Public Square
“Story in the Public Square” is a year-round initiative to study and celebrate public storytelling. It features an annual conference, lectures, awards and student contests, as well as original scholarship about public storytelling and how those stories can affect the public debate.
Story in the Public Square is directed by Ocean State Stories Director G. Wayne Miller with Pell Center Executive Director Jim Ludes.
Tricia Rose on Breaking Free from Systemic Racism
Air Dates: May 27-June 2, 2024 Racism is often described as an individual failing, but Dr. Tricia Rose explains that
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“Story in the Public Square” to Premiere 13th National Season in July 2024
NEWPORT, RI, May 23, 2024— “Story in the Public Square will premiere its 13th national season on public television on
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“Story in the Public Square” Honored with Two Wins in 45th-Annual Telly Awards
NEWPORT, RI, May 22, 2024 – For the eighth time in seven years, the The Pell Center at Salve Regina
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Telling the Story of the World War II Ghost Army with Rick Beyer
Air Dates: May 20-26, 2024 At the height of World War II, American military commanders created a unit dedicated to
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Climate Change and the Decision to Have Children with Dr. Jade Sasser
Air Dates: May 13-19, 2024 Over the years, young families have often struggled with the ethics of bringing a child
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Parental Activism and the Politicization of Public Schools with Laura Pappano
Air Dates: May 6-12, 2024 Public education has a long and varied history in the United States. But Laura Pappano
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Vanessa Lillie on the Historical Erasure of Indigenous People and their Current Representation
Air Dates: April 29-May 5, 2024 The novelist has a way of exploring issues—putting flesh on bones—to tell stories about
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Exploring Love and Loss as a Muse with Brian Turner
Air Dates: April 22-28, 2024 The poet’s ability to capture meaning with words has long been one of humanity’s great
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