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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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Bridging gaps with speed, students race cops at sonoma raceway
Discover how the Top the Cops program turns high-speed races into positive law enforcement and youth relationships.
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Major Taylor for Kids | Bedtime History
Dive into the remarkable story of Major Taylor, one of the first African American world champions in sports and a pioneering figure in cycling. Born in 1878 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Taylor rose to fame in the late 19th and early 20th...
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The Brothers' Intimate Journey, 15 Triathlons Together
Explore the inspiring story of Noah and Lucas Aldrich, two brothers who defy the odds through love and triathlons.
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Katherine Johnson: NASA's Hidden Figure and Math Genius
Discover the story of Katherine Johnson, a pioneering mathematician who broke racial and gender barriers at NASA. Learn how her calculations made space missions possible, including John Glenn's historic orbit and the early space shuttle...
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The thrilling intensity of Olympic speed skating with Brittany Bowe
Dive into the electrifying world of Olympic long track speed skating with champion Brittany Bowe.
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What is Environmental Justice? Understanding Fair Treatment for All
This video defines environmental justice and its mission to ensure fair treatment and meaningful involvement for all communities, regardless of background. Learn how marginalized groups often face disproportionate environmental risks and...
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Rhythms of empowerment, northwest tap connection's mission
Discover the transformative power of dance with Melba Mitchell Ayco and Northwest Tap Connection, a studio dedicated to social justice and community.
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The 1904 Olympic marathon, a harrowing tale of survival
Explore the chaos of the 1904 St. Louis Olympic marathon, where dehydration, deception, and determination collided in an unforgettable race.
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Amelia Earhart’s Journey into Aviation
This video details how Amelia Earhart became fascinated with aviation after her first biplane ride in 1920. It highlights her early flying lessons, the purchase of her first plane, Canary, and her rise to fame in the world of aviation as...
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John Daly, thrills and challenges of olympic skeleton racing
Olympic skeleton racer John Daly shares the adrenaline rush and challenges of sliding face-first at 90mph on the ice track.
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What is Calculus in Math? Simple Explanation with Examples
Calculus is a branch of mathematics that deals with very small changes. Calculus consists of two main segments—differential calculus and integral calculus. Differential calculus primarily deals with the rate of change of things, while...
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The Real History of the Partition of India & Pakistan in Ms. Marvel
But a lot of the magic behind the bangles has been lost to time, war, and trauma. And Kamala has yet to learn how to control these forces. Based on real historical events, Kamala's family was forcibly displaced and lost loved ones during...
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Why Kate Bush’s Viral Success from Stranger Things is Radical
So what does “Running Up that Hill” tell us about the history of music royalties? How has Kate Bush been challenging the music industry since the 70s?
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The Surprising Origins of Vampires
Our fascination with vampires has spanned centuries, but it didn’t all start with Dracula. In fact, the first vampires (dating back to the 1800s!) were actually women. This genre of literature gave writers an outlet to explore female...
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The Aryan Influx and the Evolution of Early Indian Civilization
The Indus Valley civilization began to decline around 2000 BC. This decline coincided with the arrival of the Aryans, nomadic warriors who spread across the fertile Indian plains. Their society, divided into three classes—farmers,...
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Big Ideas - Episode 16 - Land Speed Records
In 1964 at the Butterfield Salt Flats in Utah, 27 year old speed king Craig Breedlove became the first to move across the earth s surface at more than five hundred miles per hour. In the process of setting his third world land speed...
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Football Shorts - Episode 94 FLAMENGO RACE CAR
BRAZIL'S LEADING FOOTBALL CLUB FLAMENGO HAD 80,000 CHEERING FANS GATHERED TOGETHER AT THE MARACAN STADIUM IN RIO DE JANEIRO RECENTLY, BUT THEY WERE NOT GOING WILD FOR FOOTBALL, BUT FOR ONE OF BRAZIL S OTHER PASSIONS. FLAMENGO IS THE...
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Big Ideas - Episode 17 - DARPA Grand Challenge / Driverless Cars
It had long been the idea of road safety experts to have vehicles that were not controlled by drivers, but rather by computers. Automated driving systems that cruise at a set distance from the car in front, park your car for you or steer...
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Breaking the Myth of the Four Minute Mile
In the early 1950 sports journalists had proclaimed that to run an imperial mile in less than four minutes was impossible. But a medical student named Roger Bannister knew they were wrong and had planned a race to prove it could be done.
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The Cure Sal e: A Cultural Gathering in Northern Nigeria
Every year at the end of September several different nomadic peoples gather at the pools and salt flats near Ingall in northern Niger. The grasses of the region are believed to have medicinal benefit for the animals and the festival that...
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Hero, Beast, or Both? The Complex Lore of the Centaur
Humans have domesticated animals as beasts of burden for thousands of years and the vital role horses play in the evolution of culture in particular has inspired countless equine folklore, but none are quite like the centaur.
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Cultural Tapestry: Exploring the Richness of Diverse Traditions
Delve into the concept of culture, a blend of customs, art, achievements, and lifestyles unique to various groups. This video unpacks the layers of cultural diversity, emphasizing how family traditions, like eating black-eyed peas on New...
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Breaking Barriers: Understanding and Overcoming Challenges to Multiculturalism
Explore the complexities and obstacles hindering true multiculturalism, including systemic prejudice and discrimination based on race, gender, ethnicity, and more. This video explains how historical events and social systems perpetuate...