William Faulkner is considered one of America's most remarkable and perplexing writers. He confused his audience intentionally, using complex sentences, unreliable narrators, and outlandish imagery. His body of work is shocking,...

President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law 50 years ago. Gwen Ifill examines its legacy and unfinished business with President Johnson's daughter, Lynda Johnson Robb, Shirley Franklin, the former mayor of Atlanta,...

Beginning in the 1800s, people began writing clauses into property deeds that were meant to prevent all future owners from selling or leasing to certain racial groups, especially Black people. These racial covenants spread like wildfire...

Learn how historical and systemic practices, like redlining and housing covenants, have contributed to ongoing housing disparities for Black families in the United States. Discover potential solutions, such as stricter enforcement of the...

The first African-American woman to have a play staged on Broadway, Lorraine Hansberry was a writer who broke down racial and gender barriers.

The first author to win the Pulitzer Prize for two consecutive novels, Colson Whitehead is one of the United States’ most versatile writers.

As a queer Black lawyer, poet and civil rights activist, Pauli Murray understood how our different identities can overlap to create multiple levels of discrimination. Her groundbreaking work in championing equality for all helped change...

At a time when American space exploration was dominated by men, mathematician Katherine Johnson broke through gender and racial barriers to help change our understanding of the cosmos forever.

An overview of the relationship and history between the 3rd President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson and his 14 year old slave, Sally Hemings.

In which John talks about racism in the United States.

Study after study affirms that doctors treat their patients differently, depending on the patient's race. Minority patients get different diagnoses, different treatments, and are often subject to being stereotyped by their physicians.

Although half of Americans are female, women make up just 25% of Congress. In fact, women have been treated unfairly in America since day one – but what are the causes of that inequality and what are the effects?

From the time of slavery right through to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s there have been many great leaders who fought to break down racial barriers in America. On January 20, 2009 Barack Obama became the first African American...

Whether we're talking about race or economic class, most religious congregations in the United States are super homogeneous. This reflects the sociological principle called "homophily," or in simpler terms, "birds of a feather flock...

This video explores the experiences of Christians in Indonesia, a country known for its religious diversity. It highlights the challenges faced by the Christian community, particularly Chinese Indonesians, who have historically faced...

The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was the biggest protest America had ever seen. It culminated in Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr’s iconic “I Have A Dream” speech. But the man who made it all possible, chief...

Former U.S. Secretary of State, William Jennings Bryan spoke in Indianapolis back in 1900 on the opposition of Imperialism within America. The speech has since been entitled Flag of an Empire.

In this video, the narrator explores the ongoing separatist movement in Indonesia's Easternmost province of West Papua. Through interviews with activists and a meditation class in Jakarta, the video highlights the complex identity of...

In this video, a person shares their excitement about making their acting debut in a popular religious soap opera in Indonesia. The video also highlights the influence of religious themes in entertainment and how it impacts people's...

This video emphasizes the right to protest, which is considered an integral part of Indonesian identity. The video showcases the frequent demonstrations in downtown Jakarta, covering various issues such as corruption, low wages, and...

This video explores the story of Banser, a civilian group in Surabaya, Indonesia, that is dedicated to defending religious harmony and upholding the nation's philosophy of Pancasila. The video highlights their mission, their role in...

In June 2019, reports of immigrant children detained in cages on the US-Mexico border stunned America. Meet the extraordinary, Jewish people working in peaceful protest to demand change from the ICE.

MOT 1944: SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: HA WS Springfield. NEWSPAPER: 'Springfield plan fights Bigotry with education' Springfield street w/ people walking sidewalk. EXT Springfield school. INT Auditorium w/ DR. Clyde Miller speaking to...

MOT 1944: TIME SQUARE RALLY: New York Mayor LaGuardia administering pledge against 'racial or religious hate. Do you also pledge?' Crowd responding ,'I do.' POSTER: The Job of the National Conference of Christians and Jews, Inc. in...