Great Big Story
Meet the Culinary King of Queens
Join us on a culinary journey through the multicultural neighborhoods of Queens, New York, and discover the amazing variety of international cuisines.
Curated Video
Black Excellence by Jelani Hashim Bracey
With a history as old as time, Black people have been responsible for some of the greatest creations and achievements in civilization that the world has ever seen! This book is a poem that tells the story of Black Excellence and gives...
The Guardian
Fighting the New York Police Department
Despite the backlash, Corey Pegues completed and published his memoir. He has been tirelessly sharing his story and emphasizing the importance of second chances. His conflict with the NYPD has continued. Cops and Robbers part 4/4
The Guardian
From the Streets to a Leader in the NYPD
At the age of 17, Corey Pegues joined one of Queens, New York's most formidable gangs, the Supreme Team. He soon realized the threat that this lifestyle posed to himself and his family and sp he quit the crew and join the New York City...
The Guardian
Growing Up in Queens in the 70s and 80s
Corey Pegues grew up in Jamaica, Queens in the 1970s and 80s. As a young teenager, he and his friends split their time between the basketball court and the streets. At a young age, they began selling crack without understanding the...
The Guardian
When Opening Up About the Past Complicates the Future
After retiring from the NYPD in 2013, Corey Pegues decided to open up about crimes and violence he was involved in as an adolescent. He hoped that being honest about the difficulties he faced and how he was able to move past them would...
Señor Jordan
02 Spanish Lesson - Hay que (+ infinitive)
In this video lesson, we're going to be talking about the phrase: "hay que". We use it to say "it is necessary" or "one must". It's kind of an indirect way of telling people to do something,
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Jesse Lubinsky - Teachers Make a Difference - Dr. Melvin Maskin
Jesse is based out of Westchester County in New York and currently serves as an Education Evangelist for Adobe Inc. He has two decades of experience in the education space as an education technologist, teacher, and school administrator....
One Minute History
157 Queen Elizabeth II - One Minute History
Before she was Queen Elizabeth II, she was Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born on April 21, 1926. She was never supposed to be the queen, but her uncle — King Edward — abdicated in 1936, making her father George VI king. With the outbreak of...
Neuro Transmissions
How to stop feeling like a fraud
You don't belong here. They're onto you. Everybody is going to find out the truth. It's only a matter of time. If you've ever had dark thoughts like these, you've likely fallen victim to Impostor Syndrome: a strange psychological...
The Guardian
The Price of a Prestigious Education
Sam and the Plant Next Door part 3 Sam hopes to study at a Queens College to pursue is interest in marine biology. He grapples with what this choice would mean for his social life, education, and family finances.
Cerebellum
Rings, Kings and Things - Fantasy Fiction
The 3 Ms of Fantasy; Mythology, Medievalism and Magic and The Lord of The Rings. This is part 1 from the series 'Rings, King and Things'.
Science360
Vying for the Termite Throne
Battles between colonies are a clue to an evolutionary puzzle: Why are whole classes of termites sterile? Social insects--ants, bees, wasps and termites in particular--can have over a million sterile and/or non-reproductive workers and...
Cerebellum
The Middle Ages - Late Middle Ages 13th - 15th Century
This video tells the fascinating story of these thousand years of history, from around 500 A.D. to 1400 A.D. The Middle Ages are an incredibly dynamic period of history. So much of what we are familiar with today, from states to...
Cerebellum
Rings, Kings and Things - Villains
An age when the world was ruled by wise kings, valiant warriors and terrifying monsters; this episode introduces Villains. This is part 4 from the series 'Rings, King and Things'.
Science360
Invasive Species - Fire Ants
Invasive fire ants. Crossing the border from South America to North America, they’re on-the-march across the U.S. Southeast and beyond. How does habitat – in particular, corridors that connect one place with another – help these ants...
Cerebellum
The Middle Ages - The Early Middle Ages 5th Century - 10th Century
This video tells the fascinating story of these thousand years of history, from around 500 A.D. to 1400 A.D. The Middle Ages are an incredibly dynamic period of history. So much of what we are familiar with today, from states to...
Curated Video
Experience the Vibrant Sinulog Festival
The Sinulog festival in Cebu City, Philippines is one of the biggest and most famous festivals in the country. Learn about how it showcases the clash of past and present Philippine cultures, incorporating both Catholic and Pagan...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Barbara Ficalora - Teaching with Love
Barbara Ficalora is a retired elementary teacher. At 86 she reflects on what make a good teacher and recalls memories of her students who still stay in touch over 50 years later.
Curated Video
Exploring the Ancient Wonders of Luxor, Egypt
Explore the ancient wonders of Luxor, Egypt. Travel into the desert to witness the Valley of the Kings and Queens, where legendary pharaohs and royalty rest in sacred tombs adorned with mesmerizing reliefs and hieroglyphics. Luxor offers...
Jabzy
Koreans Abroad - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Koreans Abroad
Curated Video
Kandake Amanirenas: Conquering Queen of Kush
Kandake Amanirenas is one of the most celebrated rulers of the Ancient Kingdom of Kush, located in the region of Nubia, which we now know as Sudan. She ruled from 40BC to 10BC. Kandake - also known as Candace, Kendake or Kentake - was...