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American Culture
Miss Palomine explains that America is different from other countries because America is made up of millions of people who came from other countries to live here. She also discusses American culture that is popular in most of the world.
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The Explorer Christopher Columbus
Miss Palomine tells the story of a famous explorer, Christopher Columbus.
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America’s Soldiers
We find Miss Palomine standing on the mall in Washington, DC. She talks about all the monuments built to those who have made our country great. She then talks about the amazing monument honoring our soldiers. This leads to a discussion...
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The Symbols of America
Miss Palomine visits Washington, DC to talk about symbols of the United States of America. She explains what a symbol is, and then gives several examples of symbols of our great country.
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The Hispanic Culture
Miss Palomine explains that most people in Latin America speak Spanish. The people from these countries who now live in the United States are called Hispanics. She then describes Hispanic dress and culture and teaches the student some...
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Independence Day
We find Miss Palomine standing on the mall in Washington, DC She tells the story of how the British once ruled America. She explains that the Declaration of Independence was signed on the 4th of July. That’s the day America first became...
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What is Racial Passing?
What motivates someone to disguise their race, gender, religion, etc.? Today Danielle explores the complicated history of passing in the United States.
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What is Ethnicity?
What's the difference between race and ethnicity? Can a person have more than one ethnic identity? Today Danielle explores the history and evolution of different ethnicities that make up America.
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Why Do We Have Housing Projects?
What's the history behind public housing? Why do governments all over the world subsidize housing for the public. Today, Dannielle look at the evolution of housing projects and how the government got into the landlord game.
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Why are Patriotic Songs All the Same? (W/ 12tone & TheLingSpace!)
Why do so many anthems and patriotic songs from across the globe sound the same? Today Danielle joins forces with Cory from 12tone and Moti from The Ling Space to find out what makes a tune suitable for patriotic songs and how those...
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Why Do We Have Private Prisons?
The US imprisons more people than any other country in the world. Today, Danielle explores why so many Americans are incarcerated and why we've turned to private prisons to hold that population.
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Why Does the Government Pay for Art?
Is art a public good? Why is the government even paying for art in the first place? Today, Danielle explores the US government's history of commissioning art and how that lead to the NEA.
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The Homophobic Origins of U.S. Law
Laws are intended to maintain order and promote justice, but what happens when those laws promote and spread discrimination and bigotry? Today Danielle analyzes the homophobic history of US law, tracing its origins in colonialism all the...
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Why Do Students Have So Much Debt?
Going to college in America ain't cheap with each semester costing thousands upon thousands of dollars. How do American students pay for this and how did the price tag get so high? Today, Danielle takes a dive into the student debt...
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Why Did We Plant a Flag on the Moon?
Why did Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin plant a flag on the moon? Moreover, why do astronauts and space agencies from across the world continually send their nations' flags to space? Today, Danielle traces the history and symbolism of...
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What Does It Mean to Be a "Good" Student? | Creators for Change
What does it mean to say someone is a "good" student? Today Danielle breaks down the stereotype of the perfect student and why grades alone don't define children. She also examines the systems and barriers that stop young girls and...
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Why Do Schools Teach Sex Education?
Why are school teachers tasked with teaching students about sexual education? Today, Danielle explores how sex ed ended up in America's schools!
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History of White Castle
Weird History Food is taking you to learn about White Castle's history and all about White Castle's famous Slyder. Yes, we spelled that right. White Castle was the first fast-food franchise, so we will buy 'em by the sack. From its...
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History of Ketchup
Weird History Food will hit the "57" on the side of this video to give you the History of Ketchup. You might be surprised to learn ketchup's true origins and the fact that the first ketchup had no tomatoes in it at all. Let's pour this...
The Guardian
The Apache war against copper mining: 'this is an act of desecration'
Chí’chil Biłdagoteel - otherwise known as Oak Flat, Arizona – is regarded as sacred ancestral land by the Apache people. With the territory at risk of being sold for copper mining to a subsidiary of Rio Tinto, resident Wendsler Nosie has...
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Inside San Diego's $810m human trafficking industry
Considered among the best cities to work and live in the US, San Diego also ranks in the FBI’s 13 highest-intensity trafficking areas in the country. Sex trafficking generates $810m in annual revenue for local pimps and gangs, making it...
The Guardian
Racist ideas have always been murderous
The American historian argues that, in the Donald Trump era, people need to be actively anti-racist. He also discusses the El Paso shootings, the US president's racially motivated tirades and the most effective way to challenge him
The Guardian
US veterans on life after the Iraq war: 'I don’t want my son to be afraid of me
In 2007 Sean Smith made an award-winning film about the Apache Company Stryker Brigade Combat Team during war in Iraq. Nine years on, the soldiers are back in the United States. They discuss post-traumatic stress and how their...
The Guardian
The families left behind after police killings: 'You never get over losing a child'
Tamir Rice, Terence Crutcher and Ramarley Graham were all killed by police officers. The Guardian meets the women, men and children who lived with them, raised them, called them brother or father or son, and hears how they now live with...