#OTD in 1973, the Senate Watergate hearings began, marking one of the most infamous events in American political history and reshaping public trust in government and media. Relive this pivotal moment in history by exploring the complete "gavel to gavel" coverage with the AAPB’s The Watergate Hearings Collection: https://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-512-6688g8g717
Corazon "Cory" Aquino, the first female president of the #Philippines, emerged as a prominent figure during the 1986 #PeoplePowerRevolution, which ended Ferdinand Marcos’ 20-year dictatorship and restored democracy in the country.
This month, the American Archive of Public Broadcasting commemorates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by honoring the rich history, culture, and perspectives of these communities.
Discover how this cherished series, aired nationally by #NPR from 1980-1998, secured a new home in the AAPB, ensuring its accessibility for future generations.
All eyes are turned towards the skies today (behind eclipse glasses!) for the total #SolarEclipse stretching from Mexico, over the States, and up to Canada.
On May 10, 1994, #Chicago witnessed the most complete solar eclipse since 1806, and #WILL Illinois Public Media was there to capture the incredible event on camera. Check out this video capturing the path of totality over Illinois.
Happy 70th Anniversary to #WQED in Pittsburgh, PA! 🎉
Today, we're not fooling around as we celebrate this exciting milestone in Pennsylvania's history. As part of the festivities, why not take a trip down memory lane with this special WQED program dedicated to Pittsburgh's rich history?
Did you ever swing by #WestViewPark back in its heyday? 🎡🎢
As we celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth, join us in reflecting on the invaluable roles women played during #WorldWarII, both on the home front and in uniform.
From welding and riveting in shipyards to driving trucks, flying planes, and breaking codes, women showed unwavering resilience and dedication.
Next week, join GBH Archives as they demonstrate FIX-IT+, an open-source, web-based tool for transcript correction. The AAPB and the wider public media community have used FIX-IT+ to correct 2,000+ transcripts of public television programs spanning the last 50 years.
Join us in recognizing the start of #Ramadan, a sacred month of prayer, reflection, and community, observed by Muslims around the globe.
Back in 2000, WQED Pittsburgh offered a glimpse into the Hassan family's journey through Ramadan, while featuring insights from Kadir Gunduz, Director of the Islamic Center of Oakland.
I feel like my comments back in Sept last year, about TVNZ not being viable as a commercial entity, are being vindicated. If the new government are looking for suggestions, here are a few I made at the time;
This whole episode also exposes the short-sightedness of breaking up NZBC into TVNZ, RNZ etc. A unified public broadcaster, not subject to commercial imperatives, would have had a much easier time adapting to the digital transition.
A lot of public money was spent on those Rogernomics reforms. Now, if we want to save the public broadcasting infrastructure managed by TVNZ, we're going to need to spend more public money reversing those reforms.
Live from Washington, D.C., it's Trivia Tuesday! 🎉
We're in the capital for APTS' Public Media Summit but we could never miss a chance to get the #fediverse thinking about all things #PublicBroadcasting
The AAPB is proud to announce a new exhibit honoring Black history!
"The Odyssey of Black Studies in Public Broadcasting" explores the history of Black Studies programs at American colleges and universities as they were discussed and presented in a select number of public radio and TV broadcasts archived in the AAPB collection: https://americanarchive.org/exhibits/odyssey-of-black-studies-in-public-broadcasting
With all of this talk of the DunKings, it's time we threw it back to another Dunkin' beloved classic: Fred the Baker and his iconic "Time to make the donuts!" catchphrase. 🍩✨
Back in 1997, when Michael Vale retired from portraying this beloved Dunkin' character, it made headlines on the New Jersey Network nightly news!
#OnThisDay in 1965, the historic civil rights leader Malcolm X was assassinated while delivering a speech in Manhattan.
In a poignant interview with GBH for "Say Brother," Malcolm X's sister, Ella Collins, shared heartfelt memories of her brother and offered a glimpse into what it was like growing up with him.
It's been a bit since we first joined the #fediverse, so we thought we'd re-introduce ourselves!
@amarchivepub is a collaboration between the Library of Congress and GBH, dedicated to preserving #publicmedia.
With 160,000+ TV and radio programs contributed by 550+ public media orgs, producers and archives, we work to make #publicbroadcasting free and accessible to all!
From classic clips to behind-the-scenes insights, join us in exploring our nation's rich media history, one post at a time!