PBS North Carolina

We're celebrating our state's future with our Rootle Ambassadors! We're so proud to celebrate this group of early childhood champions during our Academy this week, including welcoming our 24 new Rootle Ambassadors. 📚🎉 We'd also like to thank our donor and partner organizations for supporting this gathering, including: William R. Kenan Jr Charitable Trust, the Camber Foundation, Dogwood Health Trust, Dianna and Jeffrey Goodman, The Unifour Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, NC Zoo, Coastal Federal Credit Union, and Marbles Kids Museum.

Thank you all for joining us at our screening event for When Giants Walked Here! Fans of wrestling and architecture alike filled the seats at The Rialto Theatre, celebrating the deep culture and history of the Dorton Arena. The passion was palpable, from fans donning their wrestling alter-egos to our enthusiastic and insightful panel discussion. Those of you at home can still be transported back to a time when giants roamed the squared circle when the film premieres tomorrow, August 8, at 10 PM on PBS NC and the PBS app.

As summer ends, so does our time with our amazing PBS NC summer 2024 interns! This year, we had 7 interns spanning from universities all across the state including Elon University School of Communications, NC State University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, UNC Pembroke, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and North Carolina A&T State University. They worked in various departments from digital to production to archives - joining in on productions, working on marketing plans and attending conferences. We wish Denver, Aniya, Allie, Wesley, Stephany, Christian, Eleina and Emmy the best as they return to their respective schools for the upcoming school year! 🎉

Presenting a new ten-part live music series filmed at Sonark Studios in Hillsborough, North Carolina, features intimate half-hour performances from artists across the state. Watch Sonark Sessions: Live from the Barn, starting Thursday, August 1 at 9:30 PM on PBS NC and streaming on the PBS app.

Join NC Chamber on Thursday, August 8 at the 2024 Education & Workforce Conference as they convene key stakeholders in education, business, government, and nonprofit sectors across our state to explore the topic of “The Future of Work – Continuity, Connectivity, Competitiveness.” We're thrilled that our own Shannon Vickery, PBS North Carolina's Director of Corporate Engagement, will be emceeing the conference throughout the day. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g9-krTCi

Looking for new opportunities? We're #hiring a Corporate Engagement Coordinator, Gift Processing Specialist and Learning Productions Project Manager. Learn more and apply now on our website: pbsnc.org/careers

In April 1776, North Carolina became the first American colony to officially call for independence from British rule. This July 4, celebrate Independence Day with PBS NC! 🎆 Want to dive more into some festivities and celebrate our nation's history? We have the content collection just for you: https://lnkd.in/epYZPbYK

Did you know that the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26, 1990? This month, we pay tribute to the incredible impact this landmark civil rights law has had on the lives of individuals with disabilities. Join us as we celebrate Disability Pride Month with this special collection of films and programs that shed light on the disability rights movement and the courageous people who have driven it forward. Learn more about these stories and the works of storytellers whose creations depict the diverse spectrum of disability experiences in North Carolina and beyond in the link below.

Congratulations to Deborah Holt Noel, host of North Carolina Weekend and executive producer of Black Issues Forum, and Anita Brown-Graham, host of ncIMPACT, for being honored in Black Business Ink Magazine's POWER 100 cohort! This prestigious list celebrates the influential and outstanding Black individuals and organizations making impacts in their communities across North Carolina. https://lnkd.in/ewCfRqW3

PBS North Carolina’s fiscal year ends on June 30, but it’s not too late to make an impact. Help us cross the finish line of our fundraising campaign by making your gift today at pbsnc.org/donate!