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NMPBS (KNME-TV and KNMD-TV) greatly appreciates its sponsors, but it does not endorse nor recommend any sponsor products or services. 2 Ventana Featured Programs COVER STORY THE BLACK CHURCH BEYOND THE EUROPE’S NEW WILD AMERICAN THIS IS OUR STORY, ELEMENTS ON NOVA 5.1: WED FEB 3 9PM EXPERIENCE: THE THIS IS OUR SONG. 5.1: WED FEB 3 8PM 9.1: SAT FEB 6 9PM VOICE OF FREEDOM 5.1: TUE FEB 16 8PM 9.1: SAT FEB 6 8PM In this four-part series, explore 5.1: MON FEB 15 8PM 9.1: SUN FEB 21 10PM In this three-part series, the resurgence of iconic 9.1: SAT FEB 20 7AM wildlife, including the Iberian An intimate four-hour series journalist David Pogue sets out On Easter Sunday, 1939, contralto on a worldwide quest to find lynx, Lapland reindeer and from Henry Louis Gates, Jr., this others across Europe’s most Marian Anderson stepped up to a program explores the 400-year- the key molecules and chemical microphone in front of the Lincoln reactions that have paved the breathtaking landscapes, from old story of the black church in the Arctic Circle to rich river Memorial. Barred from performing America, the changing nature of way for human civilization, life, in Constitution Hall because of her and the universe as we know it. wetlands, from deep forests to worship spaces, and the men and rugged mountain peaks. race, Anderson would sing for the women who shepherded them Along the way, he uncovers the American people in the open air. from the pulpit, the choir loft, simple principles that produce a This film interweaves Anderson’s and church pews. dizzying diversity of matter from rich life story with this landmark elements on the periodic table. moment in history, exploring fundamental questions about talent, race, fame, democracy, and the American soul. Your 5.3 FNX UHF-VHF digital antenna and Call Comcast customer service America’s first and only public a digital tuner. 1.866.928.9135. Guide television network devoted to Rescan your digital tuner or YOUTUBE TV to All Native American and World converter box if you are having indigenous content. 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