Air dates

November 24, 2009
4:03 AM Program 1
4:19 AM Program 2
4:37 AM Program 3

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Walk This Way: Exploring Tolerance, Diversity and Difference

Curricular Area: Guidance/Character Development

Grade Level: 3-8

Teacher Guide:
Human Relations Media

Record Rights: Recording/duplication allowed as long as IPTV broadcasts the series.

Series Length:
3 programs

Program Length:
17 minutes


This series shows how acts of discrimination can be turned into positive lessons of affirmation and hope. Each program introduces viewers to three young people who relate personal stories about discrimination and intolerance. In their own words, they share their struggles to overcome challenges and learn more about kindness and understanding.


101. In this program, we meet Massimo, a young person with a bi-racial background; Jessica, a young girl with an adopted African-American brother; and Carl, a 9-year-old diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). [16:45]

102. Viewers meet twins Matthew and Justin. Justin has cerebral palsy and gets lots of special care from his family members. Next, we meet Melissa, a young girl who lost her hearing as a baby. Finally, we meet Yanili, a girl who moved to America from a Spanish-speaking nation. [17:27]

103. First, we hear the story of Alice, whose grandmother was raised in China during a time when men controlled everything. The second story features Anthony, a boy who is teased because of his clothing. Finally, we are introduced to Nicole, an 11-year-old girl who describes her reaction to a hate crime in her town. [18:05]

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