The 21st—Thursday, June 18, 2020
On today's 21st, we talk about the history of Juneteenth, some silver linings of the pandemic and preview a new documentary series from PBS.
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Silver Linings Of The COVID-19 Quarantine
Quarantining during the pandemic brought forth a lot of change, but it wasn't all bad. It has also forced us to examine some of those so-called “normal” parts of life pre-pandemic and reevaluate if they're worth returning to. We talked with people seeing light in this tough time.
Central Illinois American Portrait
Thursday night, Illinois Public Media will debut a documentary called “American Portrait Central Illinois- living through the COVID-19 pandemic.” We talked to the executive producer and two people who documented their lives via their smartphones.
Bringing Juneteenth To The Mainstream
Juneteenth 2020 will happen at a moment in American history when conversations about racism and white supremacy are at the forefront. We spoke with two history experts about the significance of this little known moment in history and designating Juneteenth as a federal holiday.
The 21st—Wednesday, June 17, 2020
On today's 21st, we talk with Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, talk to a constitutional lawyer about the recent US Supreme Court rulings and talk about the diverse football staff of Lovie Smith.
