Brainwaves Video Anthology
Jeffrey O. G. Ogbar - Black Power: Radical Politics and African American Identity
Jeffrey Ogbonna Green Ogbar was born in Chicago and raised in Los Angeles, California. He received his BA in History from Morehouse College in Atlanta. He earned his MA and Ph.D. in U.S. History with a minor in African studies from...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Exploring the Economics of Race
Columbia professor Dan O’Flaherty explains how an awareness of racial trauma developed from growing up in Newark inspired him to write and teach on the economics of race. Credits: Matthew Kulvicki, Nick Alpha
Hip Hughes History
The Compromise of 1877 Explained: US History Review
Understand the deal which ended Reconstruction and finalized the election of 1876. Known as the Compromise of 1877, its name in African American circles is the Great Betray, find out why.
Wonderscape
Preschool Prep: Learning the Alphabet - Historical Men and Women from A to Z
Learn both the alphabet and history with young, animated character Alex, as he explores historical men and women from A to Z! Each upper-case letter of the alphabet gets presented several times then linked to a corresponding person and...
Weird History
What Were Wild West Saloons Like?
Wild West saloons have been portrayed in popular culture as dens of vice and violence. Located throughout the American frontier, Western saloons were part of the landscape, present in small camps and growing towns alike. Saloons in the...
The Wall Street Journal
WSJ Pollsters Discuss Midterm Lessons
Two WSJ pollsters discuss the U.S. midterm election, including what it says about the state of the nation's politics and how it will shape the 2024 presidential election.
TLDR News
Why the Midterms Are Looking Closer Than Ever
In a surprising turn by historical standards, Biden’s polling has improved significantly in the last few weeks. So exactly what is driving Biden's rise? Can it be sustained going into the midterms? And do the Democrats have a chance of...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Frederick Douglass: Photography
Learn about the photographs of Frederick Douglass with Dr. Noelle Trent.
Curated Video
Black Soldiers and the Fight for Citizenship
For those enslaved, it was the perpetrator of countless horrors. So why did almost 200,000 African-Americans put their lives on the line to preserve the United States?
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Camille Z. Charles - Racial Inequality
Camille Zubrinsky Charles is Edmund J. and Louise W. Kahn Term Professor in the Social Sciences, Department of Sociology, Graduate School of Education, and the Center for Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. She is author...
Hip Hughes History
Religious Freedom or Discrimination? The Gay Wedding Cake Case
A short summary of the case the Supreme Court will examine of the Masterpiece Cake Shop and it's refusal to serve a gay wedding reception with a fair examination of the Constitutional issues involved.
Hip Hughes History
An Introduction to the Civil Rights Era: US History Review
A short lecture over viewing major concepts found on the United States History and Government Regents examination. Touches base with the meaning of the 14th amendment, Plesey v Ferguson, Booker T. Washington, WEB DuBois, Martin Luther...
Professor Dave Explains
John F. Kennedy: The New Frontier (1961 - 1963)
John F. Kennedy's presidency was a turning point in American history, both in terms of what he represented, as well as his assassination, which shocked the world. In many ways, America never recovered, and would never find the optimism...
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Roaring Twenties - Nativism
Just the Facts: The Emergence of America Uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades thats shaped Modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of the early 20th century,...
Mr. Beat
The Exodusters (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here's the story of the African Americans who fled the South after Reconstruction ended.
Red Rock Films
Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?
How the skills and bravery of men in combat helped to desegregate the military.
Red Rock Films
Who was Maya Angelou?
How a once-silent little girl came to be a powerful voice involved in some of the most significant events in modern history.
Curated Video
The Raised Fist Afro Comb: Defining a Statement
Designed in 1972, the raised fist Afro Comb combines function with meaning to create a grooming tool that symbolises African-American history, culture and pride.
Wonderscape
Preschool Prep: Famous and Fun People from A to Z
Journey through both the alphabet and history with ten-year-old animated character Alex, as he explores famous and fun people from A to Z! Each upper-case letter of the alphabet gets presented several times then linked to a corresponding...
Curated Video
The Supreme Court: Gatekeeper of the Constitution
Ever wonder why a new appointment to the Supreme Court is such big news? Of the three branches that make up the Federal Government, it’s arguably the judiciary – the courts system – that has the greatest impact upon our lives.
Mr. Beat
The History of Kansas (Story Time with Mr. Beat)
Here is the story of the history of my home state of Kansas.
Wonderscape
History Kids: Constitutional Amendments 21 - 24
Explore Constitutional Amendments 21 through 24 and understand why the Bill of Rights was a necessary addition to the Constitution. In-depth explanations of the amendments are presented with landmark cases and an analysis of each...
Curated Video
Civil War Amendments
Did you know that the US Constitution's most important amendments took place over just 5 years? So what happened between 1865 and 1870 – and how did it change America?
Wonderscape
History Kids: John Lewis
In this video, we learn about the early life of John Lewis, his journey as a civil rights activist, and his career as an elected official.