She Was First

Wed, Mar 25 5:00 A.M. NH World (11.3)  

SHE WAS FIRST is a docuseries that profiles pioneering women who have revolutionized the arts throughout history. Through an intimate look at their creative processes and fearless defiance of societal expectations, the series celebrates the legacies these artists have created, which inspire future generations with their ingenuity, resilience and transformative impact on the cultural landscape. Hosted by award-winning journalist and documentarian Soledad O'Brien, each episode of SHE WAS FIRST explores their significant achievements, lesser-known work and mentorship roles while offering viewers a rich, multidimensional portrait of trailblazing women. Episodes feature writer Jacqueline Woodson, film and television costume designer Ruth E. Carter, chef Cat Cora, conductor Marin Alsop, ballet icon Misty Copeland and actress Sonia Manzano.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 103

All broadcast times for this episode: (show all)

Wed, Mar 25 5:00 A.M. She Was First     NH World (11.3)
Wed, Mar 25 11:00 A.M. She Was First     NH World (11.3)
Thu, Apr 2 3:30 P.M. She Was First     NHPBS (11.1)


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Future Broadcast times for "She Was First": (show all)

Tue, Mar 24 5:00 A.M. She Was First     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Mar 24 5:30 A.M. She Was First     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Mar 24 11:00 A.M. She Was First     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Mar 24 11:30 A.M. She Was First     NH World (11.3)
Tue, Mar 24 3:30 P.M. She Was First     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Mar 24 4:00 P.M. She Was First     NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Mar 25 4:30 A.M. She Was First     NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Mar 25 5:00 A.M. She Was First     NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Mar 25 5:00 A.M. She Was First     NH World (11.3)
Wed, Mar 25 5:30 A.M. She Was First     NH World (11.3)
Wed, Mar 25 11:00 A.M. She Was First     NH World (11.3)
Wed, Mar 25 11:30 A.M. She Was First     NH World (11.3)
Thu, Mar 26 5:00 A.M. She Was First     NH World (11.3)
Thu, Mar 26 5:30 A.M. She Was First     NH World (11.3)
Thu, Mar 26 11:00 A.M. She Was First     NH World (11.3)
Thu, Mar 26 11:30 A.M. She Was First     NH World (11.3)


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