Brainwaves Video Anthology
William M. Tuttle, Jr. - Race Riot: Chicago in the Red Summer of 1919
Bill Tuttle is a retired professor of American Studies and History at the University of Kansas.He is best known for his book Race Riot: Chicago in the Red Summer of 1919, first published in 1970 and still used in history courses today....
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Cameron McWhirter - Teachers Make a Difference - Jared Ingersoll
Cameron McWhirter was inspired to study history by his high school teacher, Jared Ingersoll, at New Trier High School in the Chicago suburbs. Ingersoll, who had a vivid experience during the Korean War, brought history to life by...
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Cameron McWhirter - Red Summer: The Summer of 1919 and the Awakening of Black America
Cameron McWhirter, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, authored "Red Summer: The Summer of 1919 and The Awakening of Black America" based on research conducted during a Harvard fellowship in 2006-2007. The book explores the racial...
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Frank Abe - The Literature of Japanese American Incarceration
Frank Abe, a third-generation Japanese American, co-edited the anthology "The Literature of Japanese American Incarceration" with Floyd Chung for Penguin Classics. The anthology presents a comprehensive collection of writings, including...
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Frank Abe - We Hereby Refuse: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration
We Hereby Refuse: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration" is a graphic novel by Frank AB that explores the stories of three Japanese Americans who resisted the U.S. government's unjust incarceration during World War II....
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Frank Abe - Teachers Make a Difference - Frank Chin
Frank AB was mentored by playwright Frank Chin, which introduced him to Asian-American literature and culture. This experience inspired Frank to focus on recovering and understanding authentic Asian-American cultural sensibilities. He...
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Greg Robinson - Teachers Make a Difference - Bert Hansen
Greg Robinson shares a pivotal moment from his first semester of graduate school when he was assigned to write a final paper by Professor Bert Hansen, who was teaching the history of medicine. Although unfamiliar with the subject,...
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Greg Robinson - By Order of the President: FDR and the Internment of Japanese Americans
Greg Robinson, a professor of history at the Université du Québec à Montréal, discusses his book "By Order of the President: FDR and the Internment of Japanese Americans." Robinson's interest in the topic began while researching at the...
Curated Video
Why One Historic Indian Boarding School is Now...Good?
Join Tai Leclaire and experts as they explore the dark legacy of Indian boardings, the failures of modern education, and the trauma, misconceptions, and racism endured by Native Americans as a result. A People's History of Native America...
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Digital Learning: Transforming Education at Charteux Elementary School
Explore the innovative digital learning environment at Charteux Elementary School in Issy-les-Moulineaux, where traditional tools are replaced with digital screens and tablets. Join the students as they engage with interactive geography,...
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Green School: Model of Eco-Construction and Education in Bali
The Green School in Bali, Indonesia, recognized as one of the greenest schools in the world, integrates eco-construction and environmental education. Built entirely from bamboo and situated in the forest, the school emphasizes...
The Guardian
Queenstown Unites in Hope During an Uncertain Time
The closure of the Mount Lyell mine in Queenstown, Tasmania left hundreds without jobs and spurred people to leave in search of employment. In the midst of thies stress and uncertainty, organizers of the Queenstown Heritage and Arts...
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Robert Waldinger, MD - The Importance of Relationships
Robert Waldinger, a psychiatrist and professor at Harvard Medical School, leads the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest study of adult life ever conducted. Over 85 years, the study has focused on relationships and their...
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Robert Waldinger, MD - The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness
Robert Waldinger is a psychiatrist and professor at Harvard Medical School who oversees the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest study of adult life ever conducted. Initiated in 1938 with 724 young men from diverse...
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Robert Waldinger, MD - Teachers Make a Difference - Dan Buie, MD
Dr. Dan Buie was Dr. Waldinger's psychoanalyst, and one notable aspect of psychoanalytic training is undergoing personal psychoanalysis. Dr. Buie stood out as warm and exceptionally curious, particularly about Dr. Waldinger’s assumptions...
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Tim Alberta - The Kingdom, the Power and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism
In his second book, "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism," Tim Alberta delves into the complex intersection of faith, politics, and culture within the American evangelical movement. Drawing...
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Tim Alberta - Teachers Make a Difference - Donna Alberta
Tim Alberta reflects on the profound impact his mother has had on his life, particularly in shaping his understanding of faith and love. Growing up in a church environment where his father was a pastor, Tim observed a disparity between...
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Tim Alberta - American Carnage: On the Front Lines of the Republican Civil War and the Rise of President Trump
Tim Alberta, a staff writer for The Atlantic magazine and author of "American Carnage," discusses the transformation of the Republican Party during the transition from George W. Bush to Donald Trump. He highlights how various societal,...
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Porsche Joseph - Teachers Make a Difference - Marissa Elliott
Miss Elliott, Porsche's seventh and eighth grade English teacher, played a pivotal role in her life. Despite Porsche's inherent mistrust for authority figures Miss Elliott stood out by genuinely investing in Porsche's interests and...
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Porsche Joseph - Better Than We Found It: Conversations to Help Save the World
Porsche Joseph and her husband Frederick co-authored "Better Than We Found It: Conversations to Help Save the World." The book stemmed from their diverse backgrounds and shared interest in current events and politics. They wanted to...
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Jennifer Berkshire and Jack Schneider - The Education Wars: A Citizen's Guide and Defense Manual
"The Education Wars: A Citizen's Guide and Defense Manual," authored by Jennifer Berkshire and Jack Schneider, delves into the contentious nature of public education debates in the United States. The book aims to explain why there has...
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Frederick Joseph - The Black Friend: On Being A Better White Person
Frederick Joseph is a best-selling and award-winning author, notably recognized for his debut book "The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person," which addresses the gaps in discussing race and experiences, particularly for Black...
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Frederick Joseph - Teachers Make a Difference - Ms. Stephens
Best seller author Frederick Joseph talks about his high school English teacher, Ms. Stephens, a remarkable educator who had a profound impact on him. As his first black teacher, she not only taught him about literature but also became a...
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Frederick Joseph - "Notes From Therapy" - We Alive, Beloved: Poems
"Notes from Therapy" by Frederick Joseph is a reflective poem exploring the journey of self-discovery and personal growth. It delves into the idea of being bruised by the world, retreating, and then embracing the possibilities of...