PBS
Nicodemus Kansas
The wave of migration across the U.S. in the mid-1800's included people looking to live in open spaces, with land to grow crops and the opportunity to have a better life. After the Civil War, that included freed slaves and their...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How one journalist risked her life to hold murderers accountable - Christina Greer
Ida B. Wells was an investigative journalist, civil rights leader, and anti-lynching advocate who fought for equality and justice. -- In the late 1800’s, lynchings were happening all over the American South, often without any...
SciShow
Awesome Inventions by African Americans
Who invented microphones, PCs, and video game consoles? In honor of Black History Month, Hank talks about some African Americans scientist/inventors who've helped make all our lives more awesome.
Bedtime History
Martin Luther King, Jr. For Kids
Learn about the great civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. from his days as a pastor to his great march on Washington, and about the change that came from his efforts to bring about equality in the United States and across the world.
Wonderscape
Wrong Side of History: Black Heritage and Representation
Explore the evolution of Black history in America, from the struggle for recognition to the impact of Black History Month. Learn about media's role in shaping perceptions and the ongoing debates on how best to honor Black heritage. Black...
Wonderscape
The Story of Negro History Week: A Legacy of Recognition
Learn about the origins of Negro History Week, founded by Carter G. Woodson in 1926 to honor the rich history of Black people. Discover how this week grew into the celebration we know today as Black History Month, inspiring pride and...
Wonderscape
Carter G. Woodson: The Father of Black History
Learn about Carter G. Woodson, the visionary educator who created Negro History Week, the precursor to Black History Month. Discover how he dedicated his life to uncovering and celebrating the rich history of Black people in America....
Wonderscape
A Tree Without Roots Is Dead: The Story of Black History Month
Discover the origins of Black History Month and its importance in celebrating the contributions of Black people throughout American history. Learn about the legacy of Carter G. Woodson and explore the rich heritage that spans from 1619...
PBS
Are you 'Black' or 'African American?'
Throughout American history people of the African Diaspora have been called so many things...all the things...but what does it truly mean, and how does it impact or affect the way we see ourselves.
The Kiboomers
Nelson Mandela - The Kiboomers Preschool Songs - Black History Month
Sing along and learn with The Kiboomers! Happy Nelson Mandela Day! This Nelson Mandela song is a great way to introduce famous figures into your classroom for Black History Month. Be sure to add it to your preschool learning songs or...
One Minute History
052 The Courageous Escape of Robert Smalls - One Minute History
Born into slavery, Robert Smalls earned the trust of his captors on the waterways of Charleston, South Carolina. HIred as pilot and chief crewman of an armed Confederate transport named the Planter, his meager wage was not enough to buy...
Boulder Creek International
Kansas City: The History of Racial Segregation and Disinvestment in Kansas City
Kansas City part 3/7: This video discusses the history of racial segregation in Kansas City, particularly in the 18th and Vine district. It explores the impact of discriminatory housing policies and the effects of integration on the...
Boulder Creek International
Kansas City: Addressing the Challenges of Generational Poverty and Fatherless Homes in the Black Community
Kansas City part 4/7: The speaker discusses the difference between income and wealth, and the challenges faced by the black community in building wealth over generations. They also talk about the importance of addressing the toxic...
Weird History
When the Seminole Indians Aligned With Escaped Slaves
The Black Seminoles were a group of people that history, for the most part, forgot about. Their alliance with the native Seminole tribes resulted in a unique relationship that had never been seen before, and that changed the course of...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
America's First Black Economist
Eighty years ago, Sadie Alexander was writing on the devaluation of household work, a topic that has only recently been covered by graduate economics programs. That’s just one of the ways the pioneering economist was ahead of her time,...
Boulder Creek International
Kansas City: A Vision for Troost Village
Kansas City part 6/7: This video is about the efforts of Saint Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church and others to change Troost, a dividing line in Kansas City, into a gathering place through reconciliation services and community building. The...
Boulder Creek International
Kansas City: Community Rebuilding and Crime Prevention
Kansas City part 1/7: The video discusses the issue of hyper-segregation and crime in Kansas City, particularly along Troost Ave. Business owners and community members share their experiences and perspectives on the challenges faced by...
Boulder Creek International
Kansas City: Working Towards Justice and Unity in Our Community
Kansas City part 7/7: The speaker reflects on the issue of inequity and the need for individuals, agencies, businesses, and communities to work together to create a sense of unity and lift each other up. They discuss the challenges faced...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
RuNett Nia Ebo "Lord, Why Did You Make Me Black?"
RuNett Nia Ebo, author of 8 chapbooks and 3 paperbacks of poetry and counting. Her signature poem is "Lord, Why Did You Make Me Black?" It is a contribution to Chicken Soup For the African American Soul. Ms. Ebo visits schools (all...
Boulder Creek International
Kansas City: The Importance of Male Role Models and Community Involvement
Kansas City part 5/7: The video is a speech given by the leader of a program called the Man Class. The program is designed to teach men how to be responsible, protective, and caring individuals in their families and communities. The...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
RuNett Nia Ebo "Media's News, Tomorrow's Blues"
RuNett Nia Ebo, author of 8 chapbooks and 3 paperbacks of poetry and counting. Her signature poem is "Lord, Why Did You Make Me Black?" It is a contribution to Chicken Soup For the African American Soul. Ms. Ebo visits schools (all...
Curated Video
George Stinny
Born on the 21st October 1929, in South Carolina, United States, George was a 14 year old African American boy who was convicted of murdering two white girls on the 22nd March 1944. On the day prior to their death, they had ridden past...
Boulder Creek International
Kansas City: Payday Lending and Predatory Lending
Kansas City part 3/7: The video discusses the issue of payday lending and its impact on low-income communities in Kansas City, Missouri. It highlights the efforts of a faith-based community organizing network to gather signatures for a...
Weird History
What the South Was Like During Reconstruction
On April 15, 1865, Lincoln was gunned down in Ford’s Theater by John Wilkes Booth, a man sympathetic to the defeated Confederacy. In the years following the end of the Civil War and Lincoln’s assassination, his successor Andrew Johnson...