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Women's History Month - Dr. Marie Maynard Daly

3rd - 12th
Watch this video to learn all about the wonderful chemist Dr. Marie Maynard Daly!
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Expansion and Settlement of the United States

K - 8th
Today, the United States is home to more than 330 million people. In this video, learn about how the population has expanded and changed over time.
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Who Was James Madison?

K - 8th
James Madison is known as the “Father of the Constitution”. In this video for US students grades 3-5, we learn about Madison’s remarkable life, career and legacy.
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Slavery in the United States: 1619-1820

K - 8th
Between 1619 and 1820, slavery shaped America, driving economic growth while deepening divisions between North and South, highlighting a stark contradiction in the nation’s ideals.
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The Slave Trade

K - 8th
The Triangular Trade was a complex system of human trafficking spanning three continents. Between the 16th and 19th centuries, it saw millions of Africans transported to the Americas.
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Red Summer

K - 8th
In the summer of 1919, racial tensions erupted into violence across the United States, as African American veterans and communities stood up against racial oppression to fight for fairness and justice.
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The Assassination of President Lincoln

K - 8th
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth was part of a conspiracy to overthrow the U.S. government. Lincoln’s death united the nation in grief and set the stage for a tumultuous Reconstruction era.
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Enslaved African Americans in the Revolution

K - 8th
At the time of the American Revolution, enslaved Africans made up a fifth of the population of the Thirteen Colonies. Though they were initially barred from taking part in the war, eventually thousands did. But what part did they play...
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Perseverance

K - 8th
Perseverance is the ability to keep going, and not quit, even when it’s tough. From pioneering aviator Bessie Coleman to the everyday heroes in our communities, perseverance drives our world forward.
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The First Great Migration

K - 8th
The Great Migration saw over a million African Americans relocate from the South to urban areas in the North, sparking significant cultural and social change.
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The Fugitive Slave Act

K - 8th
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 gave the federal government new powers to capture and return escaped enslaved people, but its failures intensified divisions between Northern and Southern states.
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Framers of the Constitution

K - 8th
In 1787, during the Constitutional Convention, 55 men were in attendance as the U.S. Constitution was created. But who were they, what values did they share and what factors influenced the decisions they made?
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The Harlem Renaissance

K - 8th
The Harlem Renaissance was an unprecedented flourishing of African-American culture and creativity in 1920s New York. It fostered a newfound sense of Black pride and identity, which extended far beyond the confines of Harlem.
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African Americans and Indigenous Peoples in the U.S. Civil War

K - 8th
The American Civil War wasn’t just a fight between North and South, it also involved Indigenous Peoples and African Americans, whose motivations for joining the fight had contrasting results.
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Women in the Revolutionary War

K - 8th
Women in the Revolutionary War did more than manage the homefront – they spied, wrote influential works, and fought for future rights.
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Constitution Day

K - 8th
On September 17, Americans celebrate Constitution Day. A federal holiday, Constitution Day commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution, a guiding document that continues to evolve and uphold the rights and freedoms of all U.S....
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Black sounding' names and their surprising history

12th - Higher Ed
What's in a name? Sometimes it's just our imagination, and other times it's an attempt at a political statement. Black names have been satirized and stereotyped for a long time, but they have a unique and downright surprising history....
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The Evolution of (Black) Beauty

12th - Higher Ed
Our perception and definition of beauty has morphed over time, so instead of trying to define everything we focused on three areas of the beauty industry: haircare, skincare, and makeup -- to show you just how far the industry has come....
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What Missy Elliott did for Afrofuturism

12th - Higher Ed
Missy Elliott and her frequent collaborators have produced over two decades of music videos that we are going to attempt to justify as Afrofuturistic work. Grab your inflatable trash bags, as we take a stroll down memory lane.
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Should you go to an HBCU?

12th - Higher Ed
HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) have the prestigious honor of always being committed to the mission of educating everyone regardless of race, but Evelyn and Hallease both attended a PWI (Predominately White...
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Why Richard Pryor is still funny

12th - Higher Ed
From minstrels to vaudeville to Instagram, comedy has come a long way. Richard Pryor is arguably your favorite comedian's favorite comedian so in this episode, Hallease and Evelyn look at how comedy has changed throughout modern history,...
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Should we keep eating Soul Food?

12th - Higher Ed
As our culture evolves so does our food. What was once eaten out of necessity has become celebratory, all the while being the topic of constant debate. Evelyn & Hallease explore the new and inventive ways our generation is honoring and...
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Where Are You REALLY From? Black Migrations and Immigration, Explained

12th - Higher Ed
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.
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Is 'Old Town Road' by Lil Nas X real country music? (feat. Blanco Brown)

12th - Higher Ed
It’s often been said that music is a universal language. So why was “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X initially removed from the country Billboard charts? Hallease and Evelyn use this hit record to talk about the business of music and how it...