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Audre Lorde

9th - Higher Ed
Audre Lorde, a trailblazing Black feminist, poet, and essayist, passionately explored intersectionality, identity, and activism, leaving an enduring impact on literature and social justice.
Instructional Video2:33
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Barbara McClintock: Scientific Persistence Pays Off

9th - Higher Ed
Barbara McClintock used corn to make pioneering discoveries in genetics, despite facing gender bias and initial skepticism from the scientific community.
Instructional Video2:38
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Mildred Cohn: Trailblazing Biochemist

9th - Higher Ed
Mildred Cohn shattered gender and religious barriers to revolutionize biochemistry, developing techniques with far-reaching applications in medicine and agriculture.
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What is Patriot Day?

9th - Higher Ed
Patriot Day takes place every year on September 11 to honor and remember the first responders, and those who lost their lives, on 9/11.
Instructional Video2:31
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Joseph Smith: American Prophet

9th - Higher Ed
Inspired by the religious fervor of the Second Great Awakening, Joseph Smith founded the most widely-practiced religion founded in the United States, the Mormon faith.
Instructional Video2:35
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The Most Exclusive NYC Dining Experience Is At This Apartment

12th - Higher Ed
Vincent Wu hosts a unique supper club in New York, creating connections over innovative dishes and a welcoming atmosphere.
Instructional Video3:12
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Meet the Culinary King of Queens

12th - Higher Ed
Join us on a culinary journey through the multicultural neighborhoods of Queens, New York, and discover the amazing variety of international cuisines.
Instructional Video3:48
Great Big Story

This Buddhist Monk Is a Celebrity Makeup Artist

12th - Higher Ed
Meet Kodo Nishimura, a Buddhist monk and makeup artist, who seamlessly intertwines the worlds of spirituality and beauty. Born into a temple in Tokyo, Kodo initially struggled with self-acceptance. After moving to New York and exploring...
Instructional Video1:55
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Explore The Geography & Landmarks Of New York City!

Pre-K - 8th
Let's learn about NYC and all its major landmarks!
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Great Big Story

Meet the Culinary King of Queens

12th - Higher Ed
Join us on a culinary journey through the multicultural neighborhoods of Queens, New York, and discover the amazing variety of international cuisines.
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Orkidbox

Get Inspired by Pablo Picasso

K - 5th
Welcome to the channel! This is 'Art Practice’, a series of short videos giving an intro into the art practice of artists around the world. You can use this video if your’e new to creativity, a seasoned artist looking for new techniques...
Instructional Video5:47
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Get Inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat

K - 5th
Welcome to the channel! This is 'Art Practice’, a series of short videos giving an intro into the art practice of artists around the world. You can use this video if your’e new to creativity, a seasoned artist looking for new techniques...
Instructional Video2:16
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The Federal Reserve

9th - Higher Ed
Born from a series of financial crises in the 20th century, the Federal Reserve, or Fed, controls monetary policy in the United States to ensure economic growth through maximum employment and fair pricing.
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The Department of the Treasury

9th - Higher Ed
The Department of the Treasury, inspired by its first secretary, Alexander Hamilton, is responsible for managing the production of money and maintaining the crucial systems underpinning the financial infrastructure of the United States.
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Department of Homeland Security

9th - Higher Ed
Established in 2002, the Department of Homeland Security might be the youngest of all the federal government’s departments, but its work to safeguard “the American people, our homeland, and our values” couldn't be more important.
Instructional Video3:38
Orkidbox

Get Inspired by Yayoi Kusama

K - 5th
Welcome to the channel! This is 'Art Practice’, a series of short videos giving an intro into the art practice of artists around the world. You can use this video if your’e new to creativity, a seasoned artist looking for new techniques...
Instructional Video2:12
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The Great American Songbook

9th - Higher Ed
The Great American Songbook, a collection of jazz standards and show tunes created by talented songwriters in early 20th century New York, provided solace and joy during difficult times in U.S. history.
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Forced Removal to Mexico: Repatriation Drives

9th - Higher Ed
During the Great Depression, the U.S. government detained and deported almost 2 million Mexican American citizens and people of Mexican descent, in an initiative known as the Repatriation Drives.
Instructional Video2:29
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Department of Transportation

9th - Higher Ed
The Department of Transportation ensures the equitable and safe transport of goods and people along our roads, railways, skies, waterways and airspace. So, why did it take so long to come into existence?
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Building the Erie Canal: Explained

9th - Higher Ed
The earliest major industrial project in the United States’ history, the Erie Canal connected East to West by water and enabled a new era of commerce, trade, and movement.
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The Showdown: MacArthur v. Truman

9th - Higher Ed
History is packed with epic rivalries, but when U.S. President Harry S. Truman went up against Five Star General Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War – there was only going to be one winner.
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The Culper Spy Ring

9th - Higher Ed
With the Patriots at risk of defeat by the British during the American Revolution, Continental Army Commander George Washington relied on the Culper Spy Ring for timely and accurate information about the enemy's intentions.
Instructional Video1:55
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Teddy Roosevelt's Square Deal

9th - Higher Ed
In the early 1900s, President Theodore Roosevelt's progressive legislation, dubbed the Square Deal, aimed to limit the power of corporations, protect consumers, and conserve natural resources. The Square Deal drastically changed the...
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Shirley Jackson

9th - Higher Ed
A master of the macabre, Shirley Jackson explores the creepy underbelly of domestic life, with a sharp focus on the challenges that women face.