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The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act of 1765 imposed the first direct British tax on American colonists, igniting widespread protest and setting the stage for rebellion.
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The Coercive Acts
Learn how Britain's Coercive Acts, aimed at punishing Massachusetts for the Boston Tea Party, encouraged rebellion in the Thirteen Colonies.
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The Townshend Acts
The Townshend Acts of 1767-68 imposed heavy taxes on American colonists, sparking widespread protests and setting the stage for the American Revolution.
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Boston Massacre
Tensions between colonists and Great Britain exploded with the Boston Massacre of 1770. The deaths of five men, alongside John Adams’ landmark defense of the British soldiers, helped sow the seeds of rebellion across the colonies.
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The Sons and Daughters of Liberty
In 1765, two secretive groups formed in Boston, Massachusetts to resist rising British taxes. The Sons and Daughters of Liberty forced the repeal of the Stamp Act and lit the spark of colonial independence.
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Bacon's Rebellion
Bacon's Rebellion, a violent conflict between Virginia's poor working class and wealthy elite, had far-reaching consequences in North America.
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Only In Greece 13 - Protest for the Return of Parthenon Marbles
Protest for the Return of Parthenon Marbles:Students protest the removal of sculptures and friezes known as the Parthenon Marbles, taken in the early 1800s and sold to Britain in 1816.
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Inside the Fight to Save an Ancient Forest
The ancient forests of the Pacific Northwest are home to giant trees and many secrets, which science is just beginning to understand. But these forests are at risk of disappearing. In British Columbia on First Nations territory, a small...
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What If Our Clothes Could Disrupt Surveillance Cameras?
What do you get when you combine mass surveillance with A.I.? It’s a dystopia that’s already a reality in places across the world. Fashion designers are pushing back, crafting clothing and accessories that trick facial recognition...
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Rita Omokha - Resist: How a Century of Young Black Activists Shaped America
Rita Omokha, an adjunct professor at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, is the author of Resist: How a Century of Young Black Activists Shaped America. The book, inspired by the 2020 protests following the deaths of...
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Martin Luther King, Jr. For Kids
Learn about the great civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. from his days as a pastor to his great march on Washington, and about the change that came from his efforts to bring about equality in the United States and across the world.
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From Miami to Harvard: The Early Life of Ketanji Brown Jackson
Follow Ketanji Brown Jackson's inspiring journey from her high school days in Miami to her academic and personal achievements at Harvard. Learn how she overcame challenges, led protests, and met her future husband while building a path...
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The End of Jim Crow and the Fight for Civil Rights
Follow the relentless struggle for civil rights in the face of Jim Crow laws, from early desegregation efforts to the historic marches in Selma. Learn about the pivotal events that led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting...
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement
Explore the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., from his leadership in the Montgomery Bus Boycott to his powerful "I Have a Dream" speech. Learn about his impact on civil rights, his stance against the Vietnam War, and the...
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The March on Washington and Dr. King’s "I Have a Dream" Speech
This video covers the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Learn about the peaceful protests, including sit-ins and marches, that led up...
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The Events of Bloody Sunday in Selma
This video recounts the events of Bloody Sunday on March 7, 1965, when 600 peaceful marchers led by John Lewis attempted to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. State troopers violently confronted the group, using tear gas...
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How to Start Making a Change: A Guide for Young Activists
Discover how young activists can begin their journey toward making meaningful change in their communities. From learning about issues to engaging in community service, this guide offers practical steps and encourages finding one's...
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The Impact of Youth Climate Activism
Dive into the powerful world of youth climate activism led by figures like Greta Thunberg, Autumn Peltier, and Zeena Abdulkarim. From school strikes to advocating for clean water and climate justice, these young activists are rallying...
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The Power of Youth Activism
Explore the impactful world of youth activism, where young individuals like Ananya Guruprasad lead the charge for global change. Discover the diverse forms of activism, from protests to raising awareness, and learn how collective action...
The Guardian
A Journalist Grapples with the New Reality of Life in Belarus
Ksenia has been a journalist for Belarus state television for over 30 years. In the protests following the disputed, 2018 presidential election, she is injured and hospitalized. In this video, she describes her experience and talks with...
The Guardian
The Mental and Physical Toll of Police Violence in Belarus
In this video, Belarusian psychologist Alexei Zarybov interviews people about what they experienced and how they are feeling after violent crackdowns against protesters in the country. Their responses are overwhelmingly frustrated and...
The Guardian
Experience of a Filmmaker Arrested for Documenting Belarusian Elections
Maksim is a Belarusian filmmaker who was making a documentary about taxi drivers during the country's 2018 elections. President Alexander Lukashenko claimed a sixth term in a widely disputed election. In the ensuing chaos, Maksim was...
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Protests at the White House
There is a rich history of protests and demonstrations at the White House and Lafayette Park, from the suffragists' silent pickets to a peace vigil that has spanned across decades.
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What is the 4th of July?
Independence Day takes place every year on the 4th of July. It celebrates the day that the Founders of the United States declared their independence from Great Britain.