Plan to Rescan. On July 3, 2020, WHRO will transition to a new broadcast frequency as part of an FCC-mandated change.

Celebrate the African American experience this month and beyond on WHRO TV 15 and WHRO World.

Feb 4, 10pm
WHRO TV 15
Meet the people who reclaim racially-charged objects often wrapped in the protective embrace of historical preservation.

Independent Lens: A Ballerina's Tale

Feb 5, 9pm
WHRO World
Explore the rise of groundbreaking dancer Misty Copeland.

Live from Lincoln Center: Pipeline

Feb 8, 9pm
WHRO TV 15
An inner-city public high school teacher is desperate to give her son opportunities her students will never have.

Independent Lens: Hale Country This Morning, This Evening

Feb 11, 10pm
WHRO TV 15
Visit the world of Hale Country, Alabama, and explore life in America's Black Belt.

America ReFramed: Stuggle & Hope

Feb 19, 8pm
WHRO World
The stories, and fight, of the residents of the last remaining all-Black towns in the U.S.

American Masters: Sammy Davis, Jr. "I've Gotta Be Me"

Feb 19, 9pm
WHRO TV 15
Davis' vast talent and journey for identity through the shifting tides of civil rights.

American Masters: Charley Pride: I'm Just Me

Feb 22, 9pm
WHRO TV 15
Charley Pride's journey proves artistic expression can triump over prejudice.

The Talk - Race in America

Feb 25, 7pm
WHRO World
The conversation parents have with their children reveals the state of race relations.

Local USA: '63 Boycott

Feb 25, 9pm
WHRO World
The forgotten story of one of the largest northern civil rights demonstrations.

Thank you for your interest and application to serve on WHRO’s Emerging Leaders Board.

WHRO works closely with the Board in its mission to seek new and unique opportunities to engage millennials in public media.

Applicants will be notified before November 17, 2023.

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Connected to the Community

Here's what we've currently got in the works to bring education, enlightenment, and inspiration to Hampton Roads.

Emerging Leaders Board

Young professionals passionate about public media and supporting its mission. Find out more

Past Community Initiatives

American Graduate: Getting to Work initiative focuses on helping youth succeed in school, career, and life by exploring challenges to entering the workforce facing today's youth. Find out more

Veterans

Hampton Roads is home to over 217,000 veterans. We're currently involved in these initiatives with them:

Veterans Coming Home

Veterans Coming Home explores "what works" for veterans as they return to civilian life sharing both the challenges and success stories of veterans who are making a difference in the workplace, on campus, and in their communities.

Wall of Faces

There are 1,307 names of Virginian Vietnam veterans listed on The Wall. WHRO is proud to spearhead a state-wide initiative and engage partners and community individuals to ensure every Virginian listed has a photo. Find out more