TED Talks
TED: We should all be feminists | Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences. We teach girls that they can have ambition, but not too much ... to be successful, but not too successful, or...
TED Talks
Ananya Grover: A campaign for period positivity
Having your period is exhausting -- and for many people across the world, menstruation is even more challenging because of stigmas and difficulty getting basic hygiene supplies, says social activist Ananya Grover. In this uplifting,...
SciShow
How Stereotypes Affect Your Test Scores
It turns out stereotypes can affect you-whether you believe in them or not.
TED Talks
TED: A father-daughter dance ... in prison | Angela Patton
At Camp Diva, Angela Patton works to help young girls and their fathers stay connected and become part of each others' lives. But what about girls whose fathers can't be there -- because they're in jail? Patton tells the story of a very...
TED Talks
TED: How we became sisters | Felice Belle and Jennifer Murphy
Poets Felice Belle and Jennifer Murphy perform excerpts from their play "Other Women," which is created and directed by Monica L. Williams. In a captivating journey, they weave together stories full of laughter, loyalty, tragedy and...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The mathematical secrets of Pascal's triangle - Wajdi Mohamed Ratemi
Pascal's triangle, which at first may just look like a neatly arranged stack of numbers, is actually a mathematical treasure trove. But what about it has so intrigued mathematicians the world over? Wajdi Mohamed Ratemi shows how Pascal's...
TED Talks
TED: The dream of educating Afghan girls lives on | Shabana Basij-Rasikh
In this deeply moving talk, educator Shabana Basij-Rasikh shares the harrowing story of evacuating more than 250 students, staff and family members from the School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA) -- the country's first and only...
TED Talks
TED: What we don't teach kids about sex | Sue Jaye Johnson
As parents, it's our job to teach our kids about sex. But beyond "the talk," which covers biology and reproduction, there's so much more we can say about the human experience of being in our bodies. Introducing "The Talk 2.0," Sue Jaye...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Equality, sports, and Title IX - Erin Buzuvis and Kristine Newhall
In 1972, U.S. Congress passed Title IX, a law which prohibited discrimination against women in schools, colleges, and universities -- including school-sponsored sports. Before this law, female athletes were few and far between, and...
TED Talks
Shad Begum: How women in Pakistan are creating political change
Activist Shad Begum has spent her life empowering women to live up to their full potential. In a personal talk, she shares her determined struggle to improve the lives of women in her deeply religious and conservative community in...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What really happened during the Salem Witch Trials
You’ve been accused of a crime you did not commit. It’s impossible to prove your innocence. If you insist that you’re innocent anyway, you’ll likely be found guilty and executed. But if you confess, apologize, and implicate others,...
TED Talks
Kakenya Ntaiya: A girl who demanded school
Kakenya Ntaiya made a deal with her father: She would undergo a traditional Maasai rite of passage, female circumcision, if he would let her go to high school. Ntaiya tells the fearless story of continuing on to college, and of working...
Curated Video
Pursuing Excellence: A Story of Determination and Support
In this video, Raz the Falcon shares the story of Nabila, a girl in Afghanistan who overcomes obstacles to pursue excellence in swimming. With the support of Raz, Nabila makes the effort to travel to the only swimming pool in her city...
Curated Video
Controversies and Comebacks: The Stories of Cristiano Ronaldo and Rio Ferdinand
This video discusses the controversies surrounding football stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Rio Ferdinand during their careers at Manchester United. It highlights Ronaldo's involvement in scandals related to prostitutes and orgies, which...
Great Big Story
The ancient art of matchmaking in County Clare, Ireland
Discover the timeless tradition of matchmaking in County Clare, Ireland, where Willie and his daughter Elisha continue to connect people, keeping this cultural custom alive.
Curated Video
Malala Yousafzai for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the young Pakistani schoolgirl who challenged the Taliban in her quest for women's rights to education.
Bedtime History
Bethany Hamilton Story for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Bethan Hamilton, the young surfer, who after surviving a shark attack went on to win surfing championships and inspire others worldwide.
Great Big Story
Najiah Knight, breaking barriers in bull riding
Meet Najiah Knight, a 13-year-old bull rider defying stereotypes and inspiring young girls by dominating a traditionally male sport.
Wonderscape
The Theories Behind the Salem Witch Trials
This video explores possible explanations for the Salem Witch Trials, including ergot poisoning, family feuds, and social tensions. It examines how jealousy, spite, and the strict Puritan lifestyle might have fueled the accusations and...
Wonderscape
Tituba’s Confession: The Turning Point in the Salem Witch Trials
This video explores the pivotal role of Tituba's confession in the Salem Witch Trials. Learn how pressure from Reverend Samuel Parris and fear of punishment led to Tituba's detailed accounts of witchcraft, which fueled the hysteria in...
Wonderscape
Tituba: The Enigmatic Figure Behind the Salem Witch Trials
This video explores the mysterious background of Tituba, the first woman accused in the Salem Witch Trials. Learn about her origins, her life as an enslaved woman, her connection to Reverend Samuel Parris’s family, and the events that...