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Audre Lorde
Audre Lorde, a trailblazing Black feminist, poet, and essayist, passionately explored intersectionality, identity, and activism, leaving an enduring impact on literature and social justice.
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Barbara McClintock: Scientific Persistence Pays Off
Barbara McClintock used corn to make pioneering discoveries in genetics, despite facing gender bias and initial skepticism from the scientific community.
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Mildred Cohn: Trailblazing Biochemist
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?
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.
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Joseph Smith: American Prophet
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.
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The Most Exclusive NYC Dining Experience Is At This Apartment
Vincent Wu hosts a unique supper club in New York, creating connections over innovative dishes and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Meet the Culinary King of Queens
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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This Buddhist Monk Is a Celebrity Makeup Artist
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...
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Explore The Geography & Landmarks Of New York City!
Let's learn about NYC and all its major landmarks!
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Meet the Culinary King of Queens
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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Get Inspired by Pablo Picasso
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...
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Get Inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat
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...
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The Federal Reserve
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
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
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.
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Get Inspired by Yayoi Kusama
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...
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The Great American Songbook
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
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.
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Department of Transportation
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
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
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
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.
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Teddy Roosevelt's Square Deal
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
A master of the macabre, Shirley Jackson explores the creepy underbelly of domestic life, with a sharp focus on the challenges that women face.