TED Talks
TED: A visual history of social dance in 25 moves | Camille A. Brown
Why do we dance? African-American social dances started as a way for enslaved Africans to keep cultural traditions alive and retain a sense of inner freedom. They remain an affirmation of identity and independence. In this electric...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The myth behind the Chinese zodiac - Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen
What's your sign? In Western astrology, it's a constellation determined by when your birthday falls in the calendar. But according to the Chinese zodiac (__), it's your shuxiang, meaning the animal assigned to your birth year. And of the...
Crash Course
Race, Class, and Gender in To Kill a Mockingbird: Crash Course Literature 211
In which John Green teaches you MORE about To Kill a Mockingbird. In this installment, John teaches you about race, class, and gender in the American south, as seen through the eyes of Scout and Harper Lee. John will talk about how Scout...
TED Talks
The myth of bringing your full, authentic self to work | Jodi-Ann Burey
Calls for authenticity at work ask for passionate people with diverse, fresh perspectives who challenge old ways of thinking. But too often workplace culture fails to support the authenticity of professionals of color and other...
TED-Ed
What really happened during the Attica Prison Rebellion | Orisanmi Burton
On September 9th 1971, a spontaneous uprising began in a New York State prison. A group of prisoners overpowered guards, broke windows, started fires, and captured supplies, sparking the Attica Rebellion. Soon, over 1,200 prisoners had...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How fast is the speed of thought? | Seena Mathew
Your mortal enemy has captured you and hooked you up to a bizarre experiment. He's extended your nervous system with one very long neuron to a target about 70 meters away. At some point, he's going to fire an arrow. If you can then think...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why should you read sci-fi superstar Octavia E. Butler? - Ayana Jamieson and Moya Bailey
Explore the works of science fiction visionary Octavia E. Butler, whose novels, such as “Parable of the Sower,” influenced the growing popularity of Afrofuturism. -- Much science fiction features white male heroes who blast aliens or...
TED Talks
Liz Kleinrock: How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics
When one of Liz Kleinrock's fourth-grade students said the unthinkable at the start of a class on race, she knew it was far too important a teachable moment to miss. But where to start? Learn how Kleinrock teaches kids to discuss taboo...
TED Talks
David Ikard: The real story of Rosa Parks -- and why we need to confront myths about black history
Black history taught in US schools is often watered-down, riddled with inaccuracies and stripped of its context and rich, full-bodied historical figures. Equipped with the real story of Rosa Parks, professor David Ikard highlights how...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The hidden life of Rosa Parks
Throughout her life, Rosa Parks repeatedly challenged racial violence and the prejudiced systems protecting its perpetrators. Her refusal to move to the back of a segregated bus ignited a boycott that lasted 381 days and helped transform...
TED Talks
Thelma Golden: How art gives shape to cultural change
Thelma Golden, curator at the Studio Museum in Harlem, talks through three recent shows that explore how art examines and redefines culture. The "post-black" artists she works with are using their art to provoke a new dialogue about race...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Andy Hargreaves - The Age of Identity: Who Do Our Kids Think They Are & How Do We Help Them Belong?
Andy Hargreaves is Visiting Professor at the University of Ottawa in Canada and Research Professor at Boston College in the US. He is an elected member of the US National Academy of Education, former President of the International...
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Important Was The Civil Rights Act In 1964?
This video is answering the question of how important was the civil rights act in 1964.
Curated Video
The Evolution of Auto Racing: From Janet Guthrie to NASCAR and Beyond
This video provides a brief history of auto racing, highlighting significant milestones and the growth of the sport over time. It mentions notable figures such as Janet Guthrie, the first woman to qualify for and compete in the Indy 500,...
Curated Video
Solidarity and Kindness
In this video, Okina the Ostrich shares her experience of solidarity and the importance of collaborating with others in need. She explains how she participates in charity races to raise money for children and families in Somalia. The...
Curated Video
Only In Malaysia 12 - Rubber Duck Charity Race
Rubber Duck Charity Race:An entertaining charity duck race, featuring 80,000 yellow rubber ducks, is organized to raise funds for needy organizations.
Curated Video
Only In Mexico 18 - Bike Race
Bike Race:Mountain bikers from around the world participate in the challenging "Down the Hill" race, testing their speed and courage on the rugged terrain.
Curated Video
Solar Powered Vehicles Brave Adverse Weather in Suzuka Dream Cup Race
The Dream Cup is an annual solar car race held in Suzuka, Japan. Despite adverse weather conditions, 33 solar powered vehicles competed in an endurance race, showcasing the advancements in solar car design and technology. The race, part...
Curated Video
nhancing Race Team Performance with Microsoft Tablet PCs and Centel Software
This video highlights how a US race team, TCGR, is using Microsoft Tablet PCs with Centel software to enhance communication and data sharing between pit crews and engineering staff. The system allows for instant messaging, secure...
Curated Video
Only In Malaysia 17 - Tower Run
Tower Run:More than 100 participants engage in a challenging tower run, racing 800 meters uphill before climbing 2,058 steps up an 80-storey building.
Curated Video
Only In Thailand 13 - Homemade Cart Races
Homemade Cart Races:Racers in homemade wooden carts hurtle down a dirt track, covering 200 meters in less than a minute, demonstrating speed and craftsmanship.
Curated Video
Shell Eco Marathon: Pushing the Limits of Fuel Efficiency
The Shell Eco Marathon is a prestigious annual event where competitors from around the world construct fuel-efficient cars and race them on a circuit, aiming to use as little fuel as possible. The race showcases the combination of...
Curated Video
Autonomous Vehicle Race in the Mojave Desert: Challenges and Breakdowns
This video highlights an unusual race in Barstow, CA, where 13 autonomous robotic vehicles competed to navigate a 224-kilometer stretch of open desert to reach Prim, Nevada. The vehicles, guided by devices like infrared sensors, aimed to...