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Screening & Community Conversation: Unheard Voices of the Revolution
The American Revolution: Screening & Community Conversation
Unheard Voices of the Revolution
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
6:00–7:30pm
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch
How does our understanding of the American Revolution change when we look at the whole story?
Join KBTC Public Television and Tacoma Public Library for a community screening of The American Revolution, the PBS documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. Following the screening, stay for a thoughtful panel discussion and audience Q&A focused on the unheard and underrepresented voices of the Revolution, and how these perspectives continue to shape our understanding of history today.
This event invites the community to reflect on whose stories have traditionally been told, whose have been overlooked, and why expanding historical narratives matters now. Light refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public.
Featured Panelists
Diane Tilstra
KBTC Association President
Diane is a longtime community volunteer and advocate for public media, with a background in nonprofit development and leadership. Her support of community public television is a lifelong commitment.
Ryan Booth, PhD
History Professor, Washington State University
Dr. Ryan Booth specializes in U.S. history with a focus on Indigenous and military history. He teaches Native American history and U.S.–Indian Wars and is a member of the Upper Skagit Tribe in Northwest Washington.
Luther Adams – Free Man of Color
Associate Professor of Ethnic, Gender, and Labor Studies, University of Washington Tacoma
Luther holds a PhD in History and is both a student and teacher of Black history and culture. His work brings together urban, southern, labor, and religious history to better understand Black life and culture.
