Welcome to Voices — a channel from PBS Digital Studios dedicated to documenting our shared human journey, and helping us understand each other a little bit better. In a time where so much divides us, we want to explore what unites us. Our roots, our communities. The food we eat. The work we do, the people we love, and the traditions that make us who we are.
From PBS Voices. KJ Kearney discusses Gen Z’s aspirations for their dream jobs and Hannah Williams chimes in on the rising challenge of affordability. Be sure to catch up on episodes of Citizen Better now on PBS Voices!
From PBS Voices. Despite decades of equal pay legislation, gender and racial wage gaps still persist. Millennial and Gen Z workers like TikTok star Hannah Williams who runs Salary Transparent Street hope that they are starting new conversations from the office break room to the halls of Congress, in hopes that increased pay transparency can…
From PBS Voices. Sovereign Innovations host Cheyenne Bearfoot describes what Indigenous science looks like today.
From PBS Voices. LGBTQ+ rights advocates in South Carolina wanted to start a movement, even when coming out meant risking their relationships, their jobs, and their personal safety. So activists like Harriet Hancock built safe spaces that Queer and Trans people could call their own. A simple picnic in the late 1980s started a fight…
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From PBS Voices. KJ Kearney offers valuable insights for becoming a stronger ally to our LGBTQIA+ community. Check out Citizen Better on PBS Voices to learn more.
From PBS Voices. KJ Kearney delves into the origins of sneakers. Check out Citizen Better on PBS Voices to learn more.
From PBS Voices. Cheyenne Bearfoot, host of Sovereign Innovations, asks guests at the Gathering of Nations if they say Indian Taco, Navajo Taco, or Pueblo Taco?
From PBS Voices. Mutual aid requires many skills: organization, tracking inventory, cleaning and maintaining supplies, and most of all building relationships. But what if you could practice all those skills—by collecting sneakers? KJ visits Harlem’s Closet sneaker shop in Columbia, SC, and the Rock Hill Community Fridge to learn how two business owners are using…
From PBS Voices. In this episode of Sovereign Innovations, host Cheyenne Bearfoot delves into the healing power of laughter within Native cultures. Join Cheyenne as she navigates through the rich history of comedic storytelling in Indigenous communities. From ancient times to the present day, humor has been a vital tool for coping with adversity and…
From PBS Voices. KJ Kearney breaks down the hidden carbon costs associated with social media usage. For more, check out more Citizen Better on PBS Voices
From PBS Voices. Chef Crystal Wahpepah talks about why Frybread wasn’t on her menu when Wahpepah’s Kitchen first opened. Hosted by Cheyenne Bearfoot, Sovereign Innovations is a series which celebrates Indigenous excellence. Watch more episodes on PBS Voices.
From PBS Voices. Watch Sovereign Innovations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQw5e5yA-ek Climate change impacts our natural environment, but it’s also a racial justice issue. Communities of color in the US and globally are impacted first and worst by flooding, heat, and pollution. That’s why environmental justice advocates from these communities in South Carolina are working toward solutions—from monitoring the…
From PBS Voices. Dive into the intricate relationship between Indigenous food sovereignty and Indigenous foodways in this episode of Sovereign Innovations. Join host Cheyenne Bearfoot as she delves into the evolution of traditional Indigenous food practices amidst the backdrop of historical atrocities and modern challenges. From the importance of Bison from an Indigenous perspective to…
From PBS Voices. Have you heard about 9-8-8? The triple-digit number was launched in part to address the urgent need for mental health support in Black communities. Black people are far less likely to seek care, during a mental health crisis. Only 25% of African Americans seek mental health treatment, compared to 40% of white…
From PBS Voices. Throughout history, Native Americans have been misrepresented in Hollywood, often cast as savages, chiefs, and princesses. Sovereign Innovations host Cheyenne Bearfoot explores the role of 1910s actress Lillian St. Cyr. of the Winnebago tribe, and what this says about the evolution of Native representation in film.
From PBS Voices. When a disabled fan was not allowed to board a flight to see Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour with his wheelchair, the Beyhive sprung into action to get him to a new tour date. But was online organizing enough to make change? Disability activists Jon Hetherington and Keah Brown share disability justice history, and…
From PBS Voices. From challenging stereotypes to reclaiming narratives, Indigenous women like Lily Gladstone and Erica Tremblay are reshaping the landscape of cinema. Join us as we explore how matriarchal structures within Indigenous societies have paved the way for a cinematic movement centered around the "return to storytelling" in film and TV. Discover the transformative…
From PBS Voices. Prolific Hip-hop photographer Brian "B+" Cross tells the story behind Eminem’s iconic Ray Gun magazine cover shoot.
From PBS Voices. Unkechaug owner and beadmaker, Lydia Wallace-Chavez shares the inspiration for her company’s name, Wampum Magic. Hosted by Cheyenne Bearfoot, Sovereign Innovations is a series which celebrates Indigenous excellence.