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Premieres Monday, April 22, 2024 / Stream with the PBS App. Princeville, N.C. sits atop wet, swampy land along the river. In the 1800s, the land was deemed uninhabitable by white people. After the Civil War, this indifference left it available for freed enslaved Africans. Once called ‘Freedom Hill,’ it was gradually established as an all Black town. But the town has been inundated with flooding...and with each flood, a little more of the small town erodes.

Rising costs of living are causing young people to put off or rule out marriage and child birth while pursuing higher education and careers.

The lithium industry is pledging to bring new jobs and growth to the region. But past experiences with renewable energy have left many residents with lingering mistrust.

Marino Gomez is a Chicano artist from Sherman Heights in San Diego, California. Starting in 2020, he initially made use of his basic photoshop skills and spare parts of action figures he could find at swapmeets and online. His work utilizes a mix of digital and physical media to create custom art toys, sometimes referred to as bootleg toys. Along with some sculpting, he makes use of a process known as "kitbashing" which involves piecing together new and old action figures to create a new and custom piece. He seeks to introduce the audience to his eclectic work of bootleg toys where he reimagines cultural icons in this debut solo exhibition. This show marks a milestone in his artistic journey, showcasing his own blend of creativity, craftsmanship and cultural insight. Gomez Customs on Instagram

An iconic live music venue in North County is celebrating its golden jubilee. KPBS dives into the history and festivities in store for the Belly Up.

"Our problem is not with Israel. We don't want to meddle in anything that will threaten Israel's security," Damascus Governor Maher Marwan tells NPR. Syria and Israel have never had diplomatic ties.

This weekend in the arts: Baby Bushka's farewell; dance, storytelling, music and art at ENVZN24; Christian Garcia-Olivo "Interlaced"; 'Jersey Boys'; Roman de Salvo; Hausmann Quartet; "Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo"; INSITE_LAB; plus Nnamdi, Charlie Porter Quartet and more live music picks.

A recent survey finds that more than half of young people aged 16-25 are highly worried about climate change. Some universities are now trying to help them navigate those emotions in class.

The gene-editing technique is effective for treating some illnesses but it's been too expensive to consider it for rare conditions. A new approach in the works could make it more widely available.

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