The first Asian American woman ever to be elected to Congress, Patsy Mink dedicated her life to participating in the democratic process and improving the lives of others.

Native American interpreter Sacagawea was the only woman on Lewis and Clark’s expedition into the West. She played a vital role, but was subsequently forgotten.

Gay men earn 20% less than straight men, but gay women earn up to 20% more than straight women. Why?

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That’s the type of question that Michael Martell, Assistant Professor of Economics at Bard College, looks to...

By day he worked as an iron merchant – but by night, Thomas Garrett helped thousands escape slavery as a station master on the Underground Railroad.

In this video, the viewer is taken on a journey to learn about the Niqab Squad, a support group for women who wear the full face veil in Indonesia. Through interviews and interactions with the squad members, the video explores the...

National Origin Discrimination under Title VII

Equal Pay Act of 1963

In this video, we look at gender-based violence (and violence against women, including domestic violence and rape) and take a look at what we as individuals and as a society can do to address the problem. Things like promoting gender...

How the skills and bravery of men in combat helped to desegregate the military.

Did you know that when Australia first became a nation, some people were not allowed to vote? Travel through the twentieth century to discover the exciting story of how women and Aboriginal people fought for the right to vote....

JD and Ethel Shelley fought against restrictive covenants for the basic right to choose their own home. These agreements prevent homes being sold to people of certain races.

Latina author María Ruiz de Burton raised the plight of Mexicans in America with two satirical and revealing books at a time when female authors were few and far between.

When you think of America's immigration story, you think of Ellis Island New York... right? Think again, because over 2,500 miles away is Angel Island, where immigrants coming into the West Coast were processed for entry to the US, but...

Short animation explaining UN Sustainable Development Goal 1: No Poverty for teenage students

The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the US Constitution. It guarantees all Americans basic freedoms – but those freedoms have always been under attack.

Citizenship allows people to participate in the democratic process, but the road to inclusive citizenship has not been a smooth one.

After the United States government forces Japanese American citizens into relocation centers during World War II, one man refuses and gets himself into some big trouble.

Football, baseball, basketball player – he was one of America's most talented sportsmen and the first Native American to achieve Olympic Gold glory! So why don't we see Jim Thorpe's name up in lights?

The video discusses labor market discrimination and its effects on workers and firms. The video explores different types of discrimination, such as gender and race, and discusses the prevalence of discrimination in the UK despite laws...

He hit 240 home runs. Was a two-time World Series champion. And won the coveted Golden Glove twelve years in a row. But life in America for Puerto Rican All-Star Roberto Clemente was anything but easy.

How do we end racism? I think I have a solution, and it first begins with knowing what the actual definitions of "racism" and "race" are. 1) Acknowledge race has no genetic basis, and was a term invented by one group people to justify...

After the last video, I got a few folks who were not convinced of my excellent cat training skills. WELL WE'LL SEE WHO HAS THE LAST LAUGH! Who am I kidding. I love y'all. In this episode of Micah Psych, we learn a few more Classical...

This video discusses the topics of prejudice and discrimination in the workplace. It explores the harmful effects of prejudging others based on appearances and the importance of promoting diversity, empathy, and open communication in...

This video explores the life and accomplishments of Thurgood Marshall, a prominent figure in the civil rights movement in the United States. It highlights his early life, education, legal career, and his groundbreaking role as the first...