Great Big Story
Ami Vega, A nail artist's journey to micro-activism
Meet Ami Vega, whose nail art in NYC carries powerful social messages, blending beauty with activism.
Great Big Story
Remembering George Floyd: A Memorial and Call for Justice
Join us in this powerful memorial dedicated to George Floyd, whose life was tragically cut short. This video captures the emotions, resilience, and unity of those who gathered to remember George Floyd and demand justice. From the...
Great Big Story
How Surfers Are Rallying for Black Lives Matter
In the wake of the George Floyd tragedy, Lou Harris, the East Coast founder of the Black Serpent Association, harnessed the power of surfing to bring together over 300 people in Rockaway, New York. Lou, who provides free surf and...
Curated Video
From Duschene to Oprah: The Journey of a Media Mogul
Cathy's Triumph part 2/4: This video is a personal account of Oprah Winfrey's life experiences and how they influenced her journey to becoming a successful media entrepreneur. She talks about her education at Duchen Academy and the...
Bloomberg
Ben & Jerry's Activism is Anything but Half Baked
Jan.15 -- While many companies attempt to join the conversation around social justice, Ben & Jerry’s has been leading from the front for over 30 years.
TED-Ed
Using your voice Is a Political Choice - Amanda Gorman
National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman delineates her reasons for claiming that all poetry is political. The video captures the poet's passion and commitment to speaking up and speaking out. It is a must-have resource.
PBS
Civil Rights: Internet Activism and Social Change
Social media has changed the Civil Rights movement. Activists Tamika Mallory, DeRay McKesson, and Bree Newsome talk about how they use social media to bring attention to events, to connection with and share information with other social...
PBS
Black Lives Matter: Campaigning for Racial Justice
While young people today may be familiar with the slogan "Black Lives Matter!" few may know much about the founders of the movement and the group's objectives. A short video introduces viewers to the origins of the movement, its role in...
TED-Ed
The Meaning of Life According to Simone de Beauvoir
Meet Simone de Beauvoir, teacher, writer, feminist. Perhaps best known as an existential philosopher, her views on what it means to be a woman upended the post World War II intellectual theatre.
C-SPAN
On This Day: Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting
When a gunman killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, the tragedy gave birth to a new age of student activism. Using video from the March from our Lives and politicians scrambling to react to the crisis,...
PBS
Voter Mobilization in Texas
Henry B. Gonzalez, José Luis Guttierez, and Willie Velasquez are the focus of a video that spotlights the contributions the three individuals made for the Chicano population. Actual footage alongside passionate interviews from family...
Cisco
Episode 1.7: Birth of a Social Enterprise
All's well that ends well! The final episode in a seven-part series shows the outcome of the Global Problem Solver's quest to fix Malawi's aging water wells. The team sees the impact of their efforts firsthand and receives recognition...
Biography
John Lennon- Mini Biography
Whether you're studying the history of rock and roll, the Vietnam War, or the volatile period of the 1960s in United States history, this video on the career of John Lennon is a perfect addition to your curriculum.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History Unit: Period 7: 1890 1945: The Progressives
This video lesson from Khan Academy covers Period 7: 1890-1945 in American History. Social activism, particularly the Progressive Reform Movement, is discussed. This resource is designed as a review for the AP US History Test.
University of California
U. Of California Television: Growing Activism: Labor/community Strategy Center
A televised overview of the goals of the Labor/Community Strategy Center provided by the director of the center, Eric Mann, and delivered to UC students studying activists in poverty, labor, and environmental causes. [29:20]