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A new documentary film from Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) titled Vel Phillips: Dream Big Dreams tells the history of civil rights leader Vel Phillips — Wisconsin's first African American woman elected Wisconsin Secretary of State. The documentary airs 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16 on WPT and on Milwaukee Public Television's Channel 10. The full documentary is available online now at wpt.org/velphillips.

Community leaders, including Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore (both are scheduled to appear), will gather to celebrate Vel Phillips' career and lifetime achievements at the Milwaukee Art Museum, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29. Members of the media are invited to attend.

Steinbach, a veteran public broadcaster, has led WPT since 2006.

The next Teen Connection will shed light on the prevalence of homelessness among children in Wisconsin and will take a look at statewide efforts to aid youth who experience homelessness.

Viewers across Wisconsin will get a bird's-eye view of the state when Wisconsin Public Television (WPT) premieres its newest film, Wisconsin From the Air, 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1 in a statewide broadcast on WPT and Milwaukee Public Television.