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AMERICAN ANTHEMS: Make Tomorrow Come Today

Meredith McKinney, founder of the Black Book Project, at an elementary school book giveaway.
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Meredith McKinney, founder of the Black Book Project, at an elementary school book giveaway.

Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport!

Meredith McKinney provides underserved children with books featuring diverse characters. Grammy nominee Cam, a diversity advocate in the music industry, teams with songwriter Dre Williams to perform a stirring original folk anthem for Meredith.

AMERICAN ANTHEMS: Cam and Meredith McKinney Connect

About The Series: This six-part series celebrates the inspiring efforts of individuals facing extraordinary circumstances with surprise songs written and performed by music's biggest stars. Each episode follows a different featured artist, including Grammy Award-winning country artist Jennifer Nettles, as they turn a local hero’s transformative story into a powerful and deeply personal anthem.

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AMERICAN ANTHEMS: Meredith McKinney Collects and Distributes Books

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AMERICAN ANTHEMS: Cam and Dre Williams Writing "Make Tomorrow Come Today"