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The next generation of African-American doctors finds success and support at this university
Xavier University, a small, historically black college in New Orleans,
manages to graduate more African Americans who go on to become medical
doctors than any other undergraduate institution in the country -- a fact
that's even more...
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Author Sarah Broom On ‘The Yellow House’ And Putting New Orleans East On The Map
Sarah Broom’s 2019 memoir, “The Yellow House,” won the National Book Award for non-fiction. Jeffrey Brown sits down with Broom to discuss her mother and how an obsession with houses passed down two generations to the author herself, why...
SciShow
Sinkholes, Robotic Mules & Fluffy the Tarantula: SciShow Talk Show #7
Hank is joined by Peter Winkler with some news about sinkholes and DARPA's new robotic mule, and then the boys are joined by Jessi from Animal Wonders and her special friend "Fluffy" the Chilean rose hair tarantula.
Curated Video
Why are black Americans hardest hit by coronavirus? | The Stream
On The Stream: why are black Americans hit hardest by coronavirus
Curated Video
How to Make Cajun Red Beans & Rice
Howcast -Get the original taste of New Orleans by cooking up some authentic red beans and rice. It's sure to bring out your inner Cajun!
Curated Video
How much Super Bowl LIX winners (and losers) will get paid
Super Bowl LIX players will walk away with massive paychecks, whether they win or not.
Curated Video
New Orleans Attacker Discussed Plans To Kill In Chilling Recordings | Watch
U.S. investigators have uncovered a series of chilling videos recorded by the suspect in the deadly New Year’s attack in New Orleans. In these videos, 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar reportedly discusses his plans to kill his family and...
Curated Video
‘Bigger than the Superbowl’: How Taylor Swift supercharges local economies
Pop superstar Taylor Swift is bringing her Eras Tour to Toronto and Vancouver and her armies of fans could inject hundreds of millions of dollars into local economies. The National’s Ian Hanomansing asks tourism experts to break down the...
Curated Video
New Orleans to the Mississippi: Drone View of Louisiana's Scenery
Explore the stunning landscapes of Louisiana from above. This captivating drone footage showcases the vibrant streets of New Orleans, the historic plantations, and the lush bayous of the Mississippi River delta. Experience the rich...
Curated Video
#TheMoment a man was rescued from a sinking truck
Good Samaritan Miles Crawford recounts the moment he helped save a man from a truck that was sinking in New Orleans due to intense flooding from Hurricane Francine.
Makematic
Plessy v. Ferguson
In 1892, Homer Plessy's arrest for sitting in a train car reserved for White passengers led to a Supreme Court decision that endorsed racial segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine.
Makematic
The Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was the final major conflict of the War of 1812. It ended in an unlikely victory for the U.S over Great Britain, helping to foster a newfound sense of national pride.
Great Big Story
From cash to compost, how old money grows new life
Uncover the innovative journey of transforming old, unfit currency into fertile soil for urban farming in New Orleans.
Curated Video
Why So Few Americans Live Along The Mississippi River, Especially In The South
The Mighty Mississippi is truly one of the mighty rivers of the world. And like other mighty rivers, it has become an integral part of the land, people, and country it exists within. However, unlike other major rivers in the world such...
Curated Video
Hurricane Katrina: Part 2
In 2005, New Orleans was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The city had flood defences which were meant to protect it. Why did these fail and could this happen again? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. Hurricane Katrina hit New...
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Hurricane Katrina: Part 1
In 2005, New Orleans was struck by Hurricane Katrina. What defences did the city have to protect it? Earth Science - Weather - Learning Points. New Orleans, Louisiana USA, straddles the Mississippi river and lies below sea level. New...
Wonderscape
The Impact of the Louisiana Purchase
This video explores the significant effects of the Louisiana Purchase on the United States. It discusses how the acquisition doubled the country's size, opened up new trade routes along the Mississippi River, and enabled westward...
Wonderscape
The Louisiana Purchase: Jefferson’s Quest for New Orleans
This video explores the events leading up to the Louisiana Purchase and President Thomas Jefferson's concerns about New Orleans in the early 1800s. It covers Jefferson's efforts to secure access to the Mississippi River for American...
Great Big Story
Caramel curves, revolutionizing the biker world
Meet Caramel Curves, the New Orleans bike club where fashion meets the thrill of the ride.
Great Big Story
From cash to compost, how old money grows new life
Uncover the innovative journey of transforming old, unfit currency into fertile soil for urban farming in New Orleans.
Great Big Story
Caramel Curves: Revolutionizing the biker world
Meet Caramel Curves, the New Orleans bike club where fashion meets the thrill of the ride.
Curated Video
Disastrous Hurricanes
Dr. Forrester discusses the Galveston hurricanes of 1900 and 1915, and hurricane Katrina, the 2005 hurricane that destroyed New Orleans.
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The Environment: Friend and Foe
Dr. Forrester discusses how environmental process and characteristics affected the settlement of New Orleans and how the environmental disaster of Hurricane Katrina affected the area in 2005.
Curated Video
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina describes how geography affects climate and weather by examining Hurricane Katrina as an example.