Curated Video
Ruby Bridges and the Fight for Integration in Education
Ruby Nell Bridges Hall is an American civil rights activist. She is the first African-American child to desegregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana during the New Orleans school desegregation crisis on...
Curated Video
Toypurina: Rebelling Against the Mission System
Toypurina, a Tongva woman who led a rebellion against a Spanish mission in Alta California.
The Kiboomers
Martin Luther King | Songs for Kids | The Kiboomers
Here is a Martin Luther King song for kids that can be used when planning activities and curriculum for Daycare, Preschool and Kindergarten children. Perfect for Martin Luther King Day. Enjoy! Martin Luther King song lyrics: Martin...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
EB Details: The Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Overview of the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., by James Earl Ray.
Curated Video
Civil Rights Movement: The Fight for Equality
The fight for Civil Rights in America has been fought by many groups of diverse peoples, all striving for equality.
Curated Video
Breaking Barriers: Constance Baker Motley
Breaking through the limits placed on women and people of color was all in a day’s work for Constance Baker Motley. She was a civil rights activist, lawyer, judge and state senator.
Cerebellum
The American Civil War And Reconstruction: 1862-1869 - The Civil Rights Act (1866)
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video looks at the Civil Rights...
KERA
Field Trips to Study Mexican-American History
A group of Dallas teens are learning history on their spring break. They are taking a civil rights tour from Dallas to Brownsville, Texas and places in-between to learn more about Mexican-American history. Students are watching...
Curated Video
The Articles of Confederation
Did you know that before the Constitution, there was another governing system in the US? The Articles of Confederation.
Curated Video
The US Constitution
We all know what the US Constitution is – but do you know its origins story? Let’s delve into history and discover more about the most document in US history.
Wonderscape
History Kids: John Lewis
In this video, we learn about the early life of John Lewis, his journey as a civil rights activist, and his career as an elected official.
Red Rock Films
Who is John Lewis?
How a 23-year-old came to play a critical role in the Freedom Rides, the Selma protests and The March on Washington.
Makematic
Let's Write With Intention
When authors and artists make art, they intentionally make decision – and the Intentional Writing Framework can help you create art too!
Wonderscape
History Kids: Marching with Martin Luther King Jr.
This video explores the history of the civil rights protests in Selma, Alabama in 1965, focusing on the efforts of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the march from Selma to Montgomery. It highlights the obstacles African-Americans faced in...
One Minute History
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Legends of America - Civil Rights Leaders - One Minute History
The history of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his impact on the Civil Rights Movement
Wonderscape
History Kids: Eleanor Roosevelt
In this video, we learn about the life of Eleanor Roosevelt, who is described as a trailblazer. The video highlights her early years, her marriage to Franklin Roosevelt, her role as First Lady, and her work after leaving the White House.
Wonderscape
History Kids: Coretta Scott King's Life of Activism and Advocacy
This video explores the life of Coretta Scott King, the wife of Martin Luther King Jr., and her own influential role as a civil and human rights activist. From her humble beginnings in Alabama to her international advocacy for peace and...
Step Back History
The Stonewall Rebellion
This week, we look at the Stonewall Riots, one of the watershed moments in the history of the struggle for gay rights.
Mr. Beat
Top 5 Vice Presidents in American History
In this video, Mr. Beat counts down his top five greatest Vice Presidents in American history.
Wonderscape
Thurgood Marshall: Champion of Civil Rights
This video explores the life and accomplishments of Thurgood Marshall, a prominent figure in the civil rights movement in the United States. It highlights his early life, education, legal career, and his groundbreaking role as the first...
Wonderscape
History Kids: Martin Luther King, Jr.
This video provides an overview of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It highlights his early life, his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, his famous speeches and protests, and the impact he had on the United...
Red Rock Films
Who were the Little Rock Nine?
How nine students going to a new school became a national crisis, commanded military intervention and became the focus of international attention.
Curated Video
Where Are You REALLY From? Black Migrations and Immigration, Explained
Human migration is a tale as old as time, but how has that impacted Black culture here in the U.S.? Hallease and Evelyn explore how the movement of Black folks has created icons from James Baldwin to Nipsey Hussle.
60 Second Histories
Rosa Parks: segregation
In the first of 3 clips, Rosa Parks explains what segregation was like for her.