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Join a conversation presented by AMERICAN EXPERIENCE. We're looking forward to our next virtual PAST FORWARD discussion inspired in part by our doc, "The Blinding of Isaac Woodard," that will explore the history of representation, respect and support of BIPOC and women veterans, as well as where we are today in this regard. Veterans returning home from service have often faced hurdles to resuming civilian life. On top of these universal experiences, BIPOC and women veterans encounter additional challenges due to their identity. For Sgt. Isaac Woodard in 1946, this took the form of physical assault and blinding despite his service. Today these barriers often take subtler forms. Our panelists will discuss the experiences of veterans returning home to find that their service was not enough to earn them the full respect and opportunities they deserved, and how we can better support the people whom we call America's heroes. RSVP NOW Featured guests include: Richard Brookshire – Co-founder and Board Chair of the Black Veterans Project Elizabeth Estabrooks - Deputy Director, VA Center for Women Veterans The conversation will be moderated by Adriane Lentz-Smith, Associate Professor of History at Duke University. AMERICAN EXPERIENCE is on Facebook + Instagram

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake has shaken Mexico’s central Pacific coast, killing at least one person and setting off an earthquake alarm in the capital.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to an Iranian protester now out of the country about events on the ground, the progression of the protests and the outlook for the movement.

Four tapes mysteriously donated to a library reveal uncertainty behind the scenes of the death chamber — and indicate the prison neglected to record evidence during an execution gone wrong.

Guirira said it was interesting to explore "toxic masculinity" as a perpetrator instead of an object - and that the role brought up a lot of questions.

At least one council member wants to see options for a contract amendment, takeover or adding another ambulance provider.

World leaders and members of the public, including national health workers, are invited to pay tribute to the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch.

Beginning this school year California law mandates middle and high schools start later to better align with young peoples' sleep patterns.

After releasing her album Renaissance, Beyoncé received backlash for the song, "Heated." She used a word that some consider a slur towards people with disabilities — and has since changed the lyrics.

There were lots of smiles and wagging tails in El Cajon Wednesday as a flight carrying more than 100 rescued beagles arrived safely.