The 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre is coming soon to a TV near you.
Oklahomans will be able to tune into at least five new documentaries that will be televised to coincide with the upcoming centennial of the 1921 tragedy.
For those who prefer to take in history through fantastical fiction, two series streaming on HBO Max offer opportunities to see a recreation of some of the darkest days in Oklahoma s complicated history.
The Tulsa Race Massacre was one of the worst episodes of racial violence in U.S. history. Between May 31 and June 1, 1921, mobs of white residents attacked, set aflame and ultimately devastated the Greenwood District, which was at that time one of the wealthiest Black communities in the United States, earning it the name Black Wall Street.
Honor Celebrates Best Storytelling Across Broadcasting and Streaming Media
Winners to be Announced Virtually in June
The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors has selected 60 nominees that represent the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2020.
The nominees were chosen by a unanimous vote of 19 jurors from over 1,300 entries from television, podcasts/radio and the web in entertainment, news, documentary, arts, children’s/youth, public service and multimedia programming. The Peabody Awards are based at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia.
“During an incredibly turbulent and difficult year, these nominees rose to the occasion and delivered compelling and empowering stories,” said Martha Nelson, chair of the Peabody Board of Jurors. “From COVID-19 coverage to poignant explorations of identity, each nominee not only told a powerful story but also made a significant impact on media
Winners will be announced virtually in June
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“Ted Lasso,” the “Euphoria” Christmas special and Michaela Coel’s “I May Destroy You” are among the 60 Peabody Award nominees for 2021, the organization’s board of jurors announced Tuesday.
The nominations span documentaries, news programming, television and streaming. PBS led the pack with 12 nominations for its nonfiction programming like the recent “Asian Americans” series and “PBS NewsHour” coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Netflix and HBO followed with nine and five nominations, respectively.
The 30 winners will be announced a ceremony to be held virtually in June.
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The nominated titles chosen from more than 1,300 entries across television, podcasts/radio and the web in entertainment, news, documentary, arts, children’s/youth, public service and multimedia programming cover a range of issues including COVID-19, voting rights, police violence, immigrant rights and economic justice.
A total of 60 nominees were revealed today (May 4). Of those, PBS and Netflix lead with 12 and nine, respectively, followed by HBO (five), Amazon and Showtime (three each), and Apple TV+ and CBS (two each).
Winners will be named during a virtual ceremony in June. Details about the online event are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Peabody Awards announces 60 nominees
May 4, 2021
Honor celebrates best storytelling across broadcasting and streaming media
The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors has selected 60 nominees that represent the most compelling and empowering stories released in broadcasting and streaming media during 2020.
The nominees were chosen by unanimous vote of 19 jurors from over 1,300 entries from television, podcasts/radio and the web in entertainment, news, documentary, arts, children’s/youth, public service and multimedia programming. The Peabody Awards are based at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia.
“During an incredibly turbulent and difficult year, these nominees rose to the occasion and delivered compelling and empowering stories,” said Martha Nelson, chair of the Peabody Board of Jurors. “From COVID-19 coverage to poignant explorations of identity, each nominee not only told a powerful story but also made a significant impact on