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Meet the Grant Avenue Follies, a San Francisco cabaret troupe made up of sassy senior citizens who are inspiring people to live life to the fullest. They’re also activists, keeping alive Chinatown’s rich history, and using newfound rap skills to combat anti-Asian hate,  https://to.pbs.org/3PYKO5Y 

"The Express Way with Dulé Hill" is a premium documentary series that transcends geographical boundaries, providing viewers with an intimate look into the lives of artists across America. Each episode serves as a bridge, connecting diverse backgrounds and celebrating the universal power of the arts to illuminate the human experience. 

Stream Episode 1 now on YouTube,  https://youtu.be/U3TCkzmck_Y?si=Xa04J...  , pbs.org and the PBS app:  https://to.pbs.org/49AaRYa 

Hunting whales is a matter of life or death for the residents of St. Lawrence. But when a shy Alaska Native teen becomes the youngest person ever to harpoon a whale for his village, his family is blindsided by thousands of keyboard activists brutally attacking him online — without full perspective on the importance of the hunt to his community’s well-being.

Stream  @independentlens ' "One With the Whale" now on YouTube,  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBD2K... , pbs.org and the PBS app:  https://to.pbs.org/3UuKaQn  

Image caption: Parting the ice as they tow the whale back home
Image credit: Jim Wickens 

"It was hard to believe. This could not happen in the United States of America." - Bonnie Casper, former Congressional Aide to Congressman John LaFalce

In the late 1970s, residents of Love Canal in Niagara Falls, NY discovered their neighborhood had been built on a former chemical waste dump. With their families' health at stake, the women of Love Canal took on the chemical industry and the government — and started a grassroots movement that would lead to landmark environmental legislation.

Stream  @AmericanExperiencePBS  Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal now on YouTube,  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR4YB... , pbs.org and the PBS app:  https://to.pbs.org/4aITci4 

Image caption: Lois Gibbs on the phone at the first Love Canal Homeowners Association office located in the 99th Street Elementary School. October 1978.

Image credit: Courtesy of University Archives, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York 

Did you know? Earth Day was first celebrated 54 years ago in 1970 — but we've been celebrating our planet all month long with our collection of stories and more in our  #EarthMonth  livestream:  https://www.youtube.com/live/l5BA0fL-sUY?si=oSAqv3AwZJlBqB-P . 

See all the spectacular things the natural world has to offer and learn about how our climate is changing with the perspective of climate scientists.

Explore more Climate, Nature and Our Planet on our PBS website:  https://to.pbs.org/climate 

The secret to the great grey owl’s hunting success? Its enormous facial disk, which channels sounds like a radar dish,  https://to.pbs.org/3VR6HIu 

Witness a spectacular celebration of birds of prey and learn what makes them some of the world’s most successful predators in the new two-part series, "Raptors: A Fistful of Daggers" from  @naturepbs . 

Stream now on pbs.org and the PBS app:  https://to.pbs.org/3TT6G3M 

How does 17-year-old violin prodigy Chloe Chua prepare for a concert? How many hours a week does nine-year-old Wilson Liu in the Juilliard Pre-College program have to practice?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enmrp...  

In the newest episode of  @greatperformances ' "Now Hear This," host Scott Yoo explores these questions and more as he meets the music stars of tomorrow. 

"Now Hear This: Rising Stars" from  @greatperformances  is now streaming on pbs.org and the PBS app:  https://to.pbs.org/4cMtHyb 

You may not be familiar with Britain’s notorious Post Office scandal yet, but don’t let that keep you from watching Mr Bates vs The Post Office, a true David vs. Goliath story from  @masterpiecepbs .

Discover the true story of the ordinary British Subpostmasters who unjustly lost their livelihoods — and for some, their freedom — at the hand of a powerful British government institution. Stream Mr Bates vs The Post Office now on MASTERPIECE on pbs.org/mrbates and the PBS app:  https://to.pbs.org/3UcfAeh 

What is it like to fall in love with a friend who doesn't like you back? Jazz artist Laufey captures this feeling in her playful, bossa nova-inspired hit song, "From The Start":  https://to.pbs.org/4aiyEx6 . 

In the latest edition of Next at the Kennedy Center, accomplished musician Ben Folds invites Jacob Collier, Laufey, and dodie, to join him and the National Symphony Orchestra to reimagine their music through an orchestral lens. 

Stream Next at the Kennedy Center now on pbs.org and the PBS app:  https://to.pbs.org/49qEBqq 

Image Caption: Laufey, Steven Reineke and National Symphony Orchestra
Image Credit: Derek Baker 

Every year, The Webby Awards showcase the best of the internet, and this year PBS has been recognized for excellent social media, podcasts, programs, and websites with 21 nominations and 7 honorees. 

Now is your chance to support us; voting ends on April 18th:  https://www.pbs.org/articles/pbs-and-pbs-kids-nominated-and-honored-for-28th-annual-webby-awards 

How do our brains perceive our current vs. our future selves? 

In A Brief History of the Future, Behavioral Psychologist Hal Hershfield explores why our future selves often feel like strangers to us and how this can impact the different decisions we make about our well-being. Read more from this article  https://to.pbs.org/3VNgqPY  and join host Ari Wallach as he explores our futures and how we can reimagine them.  

Stream A Brief History of the Future now on pbs.org, YouTube  https://youtu.be/ZRvPmy2yIl8?si=Hl94d...  and the PBS app:  https://to.pbs.org/4avW9CJ 

Image Caption: Ari Wallach
Image Credit: BetterTomorrows