Crash Course
Political Thought in the Harlem Renaissance: Crash Course Black American History
When we think about the Harlem Renaissance, the arts come immediately to mind. But new political theories were also blossoming during this time. We'v talked about Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois, but today we'll get into some...
Wonderscape
The Rise of Greenwood and Black Wall Street
Learn about the growth of Greenwood, a thriving Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, led by pioneers like J.B. Stradford and O.W. Gurley. Discover how Black Wall Street became a symbol of economic success and independence, drawing...
Wonderscape
The Devastating Impact of Jim Crow: From Freedmen’s Towns to Black Wall Street
Discover the tragic events that unfolded during the Jim Crow era, from the destruction of thriving Black communities like East St. Louis and Tulsa's Black Wall Street to the widespread violence of the Red Summer. This video highlights...
Jabzy
Japanese Plans to Ally with African Americans | Japan WW2, US Invasion, Japanese Empire
Japanese Plans to Ally with African Americans | Japan WW2, US Invasion, Japanese Empire
Curated Video
Find Me in the Storm: the Words of Marcus Garvey
Marcus Mosiah Garvey Sr. was a prominent political activist and the founder and first President-General of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL, commonly known as UNIA). Listen to famous...
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Roaring Twenties - The Harlem Renaissance
Just the Facts: The Emergence of America Uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades thats shaped Modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of the early 20th century,...
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Roaring Twenties - Heroes, Villans And Scandals
Just the Facts: The Emergence of America Uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades thats shaped Modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of the early 20th century,...
Curated Video
The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was an explosion of African American culture and creativity that began in 1920s New York.
Curated Video
Stokely Carmichael warns of retaliation in the streets for murder of Dr. Martin Luther King
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Curated Video
Stokely Carmichael warns of retaliation in the streets for murder of Dr. Martin Luther King
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Biography
Marcus Garvey- Mini Biography
An overview Marcus Garvey's life and his Pan-African philosophy are introduced in this short mini-biography of this controversial figure.
Curated OER
History Matters: Back to Africa With Marcus Garvey
Marcus Garvey tapped into the frustration of the African Americans who supported the United States in World War I by working in war industries or fighting in the war itself, but found themselves discriminated against once the war was...
Curated OER
History Matters: The Black Star Line: Singing a Song of Garveyism
Read and listen to a song extolling Marcus Garvey's Black Star Line, a steamship company he formed to take African Americans to Africa in order to establish a black-led nation. [3:14 min.]
American Public Media
Say It Plain: Marcus Garvey
Marcus Garvey was a riveting figure in African American politics in the 1920s. Read about his ideas and disappointments before listening to one of his speeches in which he explained the mission of the Universal Negro Improvement...
University of California
Ucla African Studies Center: Exceprts From Look Up, You Mighty Race
Listen to the only two recordings of speeches given by Marcus Garvey, leader of the Universal Negro Improvement Association.