WORLD Channel

Exploring the 1980s and the birth of hip-hop as social commentary with the emergence of artists like Public Enemy, KRS-One, Ice-T and NWA.

Exploring the groundbreaking legacy of Cincinnati's King Records, and the central role it played in shaping American popular music.

The life, career and global impact of musician and activist Angélique Kidjo.

News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world.

Kidnapping survivor Jessica Buchanan; the stories of multiple survivors from different backgrounds.

NHK World's newest program provides comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia.

News, current affairs and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

A selection of acclaimed programs from NHK's domestic channels, dubbed into English.

How animal parents deal with freshwater's constant changes as they raise the next generation; a frog dad scales giant trees with his tadpoles on his back; an elephant mom must choose between safety and the quest for food and water.

Tracing the family trees of talk show host Sara Haines and playwright Tracy Letts.

A look at the origins of hip-hop and its first socially conscious hit -- "The Message" -- by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five in 1982.

Exploring the 1980s and the birth of hip-hop as social commentary with the emergence of artists like Public Enemy, KRS-One, Ice-T and NWA.

Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.

Kidnapping survivor Jessica Buchanan; the stories of multiple survivors from different backgrounds.

South Africa Public Protector Thuli Madonsela talks about the nation's constitution and economy.

A look at the racism and violence of the 1967 riots in Newark, N.J., and the heartbreak that followed.

President Lyndon B. Johnson appoints the 11-member Kerner Commission to investigate the riots that engulfed Black urban communities across the country in 1967.

Presenting a round-up of the most recent news and developments from across the world.

Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.

Live feed from leading 24/7 international news and current affairs channel based in Paris, providing key information to understand ever-more complex global events through in-depth analysis and an international lens.

This daily news program, produced by Japanese public broadcaster NHK, focuses on headlines and current events in Japan and other Asian countries. English-speaking presenters also cover other areas of interest, including business news, science and technology trends, sports highlights, and global weather forecasts.

Following the descendants of four of the Freedom Colonies established by formerly enslaved people after the Civil War.

The history of the all Black army regiments, aka buffalo soldiers, formed after the Civil War and the roles they played in the settling of the American West.

Chicago residents strive for a more integrated and equitable community.

Kelly spends decades searching for her biological roots; Seema rethinks home; Olympic gold medalist Caryn learns that vulnerability, not victory, brings her home.

Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.

A daily news summary from Europe with anchor Brent Goff.

News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world.

Following the descendants of four of the Freedom Colonies established by formerly enslaved people after the Civil War.