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As asylum-seekers arrived in Chicago from Latin America over the past year, a public conversation about the mobilization of city services and marshaling of private sector resources began. In Firsthand: Homeless – The Migrant Experience, WTTW/Chicago PBS explores the complicated migrant experience through the eyes of five individuals who reveal why they left their home countries, their perilous journeys across continents, and the political forces that have shaped their new lives in Chicago as they search for housing, jobs, and education. wttw.com/firsthand | #FirsthandWTTW

Danny Sotomayor was a man on a mission. The AIDS activist, political cartoonist, and organizer took to the streets, using civil disobedience to wage war on city officials who marginalized the LGBTQ community and turned a blind eye to the AIDS crisis – all while fighting a losing battle with the disease himself. Chicago Stories: The Outrage of Danny Sotomayor is streaming now with a special broadcast June 28 at 9 p.m. Watch now: wttw.com/danny Join the conversation: #ChicagoStoriesWTTW #wttw #wttwchicago #chicagostories #wttwdocumentary #documentary #Chicago #storytelling #chicaogoriver #pridemonth #dannysotomayor #ChicagoPride #Chicagodocumentary #wttwnews #Chicagocommunty #community #communityengagement #localnews

On Wednesday, June 19 at 8 pm, don't miss Hope in the Water, a new 3-part series from award-winning producer Andrew Zimmern, in collaboration with multi-award-winner and storytelling visionary David E. Kelley, exploring the groundbreaking work of dedicated fishers, aqua farmers, and scientists who are attempting what was once thought impossible: harvesting aquatic species to feed our growing planet while saving our oceans. https://lnkd.in/gsv5MVcN

Immerse yourself in the powerful narratives of the Firsthand: Homeless documentary series at a free, in-person event at the Austin Branch Library on Monday, March 18. The event will focus on the nuanced experiences of women coping with homelessness. RSVP at the link below. #FIRSTHANDwttw All Chicago Making Homelessness History | Chicago Public Library | The Night Ministry

Homelessness is a widespread and complex issue in Chicago and other American cities, with no quick answers or simple solutions. While the public, media, and even policymakers often look away from the problem, WTTW is spending a year focused on the challenging experiences and unique perspectives of unhoused people across Chicago’s neighborhoods in FIRSTHAND: HOMELESS. Documentaries and expert talks are now streaming at wttw.com/firsthand, along with text, visual, and audio reporting covering homelessness across the Chicago region. #FIRSTHANDwttw

Chicago is full of beauty. Join WTTW’s award-winning host and producer Geoffrey Baer on a new adventure to explore The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago 2. Come along to discover the stories and people behind the many eye-popping spaces and places around Chicago, from sparkling mosaics and historic homes to public parks and gardens to intricate facades and architectural marvels. Explore our companion website now at wttw.com/beautifulplaces, and be sure to catch the show tonight at 7:00 pm on WTTW, or streaming on the PBS app and at wttw.com/mostbeautiful. #MostBeautifulWTTW

Thanks Crain's Chicago Business for recognizing the list of 2023 Notable Leaders in DEI, including WTTW/Chicago PBS and WFMT Chicago President & CEO Sandra Cordova Micek, for their work across Chicago.

Tonight at 8 pm on WTTW and streaming on the PBS app, we’re excited to launch a new season of Chicago Stories, the only weekly documentary series dedicated to uncovering the fascinating history, rich diversity, and breadth of human experience that shaped our great American city. Don't miss the first episode, Angels Too Soon: The School Fire of '58. Explore the website: wttw.com/chicagostories | #ChicagoStoriesWTTW