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<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>
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<p>During the month of February, South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) recognizes Black History Month with special programming that highlights the Black American experience.</p>
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<p>From historical documentaries to digital series and more, SCETV shares the rich culture and history of Black Americans throughout the year, with special programming during Black History Month.</p>
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<p>In addition, PBS is celebrating Black History Month by throwing a <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AJN6r1Uwt7AC0mBAXEweQ3AHGxSRdNZbyNR8i4h1Kg3bDCqeDuIbm3R_CZRfFC13xI9tZMMvV7AAMIIjgIQGI4EhLI7QS-w7CDWCI0960pM5n8aFBS9oINxakwUSDsgArscDkXFKFSiNwPI7z0zYzCNznHhhSAdLMdwsPEJBQCsP4BJ78d_Rl_yHAdgcNiNK&amp;c=07byohAGvhntCwY2BSgXQayKcfHayQiQg-71EBwUIiGSt6Lvu0R1hg==&amp;ch=UY_5165mql8lnqSZPFk_MoAvXWNDUsuRvlY3Egn8xl3OwbPQ8-I5hw==">Block Party</a>! Throughout the month of February, stream new and beloved programs celebrating Black excellence. Whether it’s history, music, documentaries, science or genealogy, there is always something to watch. Learn more at <a href="https://www.pbs.org/articles/welcome-to-the-block-party/">https://www.pbs.org/articles/welcome-to-the-block-party/</a>.</p>
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<p>“As part of our mission, we are proud to highlight programming about and by Black Americans during Black History Month,” SCETV Assistant General Manager Stephanie Cook said in a news release. “It’s important to showcase these programs to our viewers and to continue providing resources to advance South Carolina’s cultural and historical understanding.”</p>
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<p>To view all the programming airing in honor of Black History Month, visit the <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AJN6r1Uwt7AC0mBAXEweQ3AHGxSRdNZbyNR8i4h1Kg3bDCqeDuIbm3R_CZRfFC13GjmFrEG2btxJlgbFWyJJZSrxQOxibilgRqj46pUCZRkjZ3Dmh9oLaqpMWDyZR74vqrYiYqfjn00gvMDsnENdigbcWeEqUO0XwSGW5C6Cnc5mWxnvW6yFLeeLIGEZZGsuAJgjHtg0eag=&amp;c=07byohAGvhntCwY2BSgXQayKcfHayQiQg-71EBwUIiGSt6Lvu0R1hg==&amp;ch=UY_5165mql8lnqSZPFk_MoAvXWNDUsuRvlY3Egn8xl3OwbPQ8-I5hw==">SCETV website</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Upcoming programs on SCETV</strong></p>
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<p><strong>– Alpha Kappa Alpha: A Legacy of Service –</strong> This documentary airs at 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 19, and tells the story the first college sorority started and incorporated by African American women.</p>
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<p><strong>– Ida B. Wells: American Stories –</strong> There are few historical figures whose life and work speak to the current moment more than Ida B. Wells, the 19th-century crusading investigative journalist, civil rights leader and passionate suffragist. Learn more about her life and legacy at 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 19.</p>
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<p><strong>– Gullah Roots –</strong> This impactful, one-hour documentary film will air at 9 p.m.,&nbsp; Thursday, Feb. 23, and follows leaders of the South Carolina and Georgia Gullah/Geechee community as they experience a recent homecoming in Sierra Leone.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>To view the SCETV full programming schedule, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.scetv.org/tv-schedule">www.scetv.org/tv-schedule</a>.</p>
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<p>In addition, three poignant Carolina Stories documentaries will re-air this month:</p>
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<p>– Charlie’s Place at 9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16.</p>
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<p>– Jail No Bail at 9:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16.</p>
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<p>– The Education of Harvey Gantt at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Additional insightful series celebrating Black History Month can also be viewed this month with ETV Classics and Carolina Snaps on <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AJN6r1Uwt7AC0mBAXEweQ3AHGxSRdNZbyNR8i4h1Kg3bDCqeDuIbm7F0yQV-W7yHctquz4qYY14yr10JFKGeq2ep5TnaxYuLYAjehm8uqI9OlBmxG8bxPPvAyCPmNy6_oP8uucd_Vw-sS_UhliVuYXIlDfZxyntUKuaO2j3iH0zputenmDZajvwyXfNRnoCCu7OWmts3X3vQnfgMqSnDSNWcFjyqRIL_5BYN5Vdk109rtDf2-ohJNg==&amp;c=07byohAGvhntCwY2BSgXQayKcfHayQiQg-71EBwUIiGSt6Lvu0R1hg==&amp;ch=UY_5165mql8lnqSZPFk_MoAvXWNDUsuRvlY3Egn8xl3OwbPQ8-I5hw==">SCETV Digital</a>. For more stories, quizzes, interviews and information, including a South Carolina African American history calendar, visit the <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AJN6r1Uwt7AC0mBAXEweQ3AHGxSRdNZbyNR8i4h1Kg3bDCqeDuIbm3R_CZRfFC13Vii6hrrjvhLljNBZRFyx7w0YfQfo97Q1o3vadagCrEYBoHZ_RuZqngd43q_f21trKznQK0G2cJnYqYV9DohXnFBoiBlvRwNwh5FPdBcowXipV0BC6nRFNA==&amp;c=07byohAGvhntCwY2BSgXQayKcfHayQiQg-71EBwUIiGSt6Lvu0R1hg==&amp;ch=UY_5165mql8lnqSZPFk_MoAvXWNDUsuRvlY3Egn8xl3OwbPQ8-I5hw==">SCETV website</a>.</p>
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<p>Miss a program? Make sure to visit <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AJN6r1Uwt7AC0mBAXEweQ3AHGxSRdNZbyNR8i4h1Kg3bDCqeDuIbm1U7IwJ4oBQAGeM2iThJoKW4-ZqfkEKm5N8aBO4RsMfcK7LkO66OLnARnkjmNiCOgt8i6innWXVHCM9cbWLSlz0=&amp;c=07byohAGvhntCwY2BSgXQayKcfHayQiQg-71EBwUIiGSt6Lvu0R1hg==&amp;ch=UY_5165mql8lnqSZPFk_MoAvXWNDUsuRvlY3Egn8xl3OwbPQ8-I5hw==">pbs.org</a> – watch in the <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AJN6r1Uwt7AC0mBAXEweQ3AHGxSRdNZbyNR8i4h1Kg3bDCqeDuIbm3r78R8mqDH-k2UBlt3zSsqpx2thdBgsfp-kOZ3HoewiLFuZFd8jffS_2RVdudW4S6vpPNnSGE_XMuRarekLZDXGtJl8KLrVZxG-xhNGj4nUvqZKlNOakZ4=&amp;c=07byohAGvhntCwY2BSgXQayKcfHayQiQg-71EBwUIiGSt6Lvu0R1hg==&amp;ch=UY_5165mql8lnqSZPFk_MoAvXWNDUsuRvlY3Egn8xl3OwbPQ8-I5hw==">SCETV App</a> or use <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AJN6r1Uwt7AC0mBAXEweQ3AHGxSRdNZbyNR8i4h1Kg3bDCqeDuIbm0hi3k3rwcTSDLFYcf8Gg67WLSJ0IoKst9RkFAcj5_olKlcxUxHbWWCbIOHFqOCs68W4zARtFA_us3vUH9JXrbv9s8UpfpIXytr9xdwwcr36cFBGPPCqsic=&amp;c=07byohAGvhntCwY2BSgXQayKcfHayQiQg-71EBwUIiGSt6Lvu0R1hg==&amp;ch=UY_5165mql8lnqSZPFk_MoAvXWNDUsuRvlY3Egn8xl3OwbPQ8-I5hw==">SCETV Passport</a>.</p>
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